Behind the Book

The rivers and high desert towns of Oregon shaped every scene in my whitewater thriller series. From Maupin’s rapids to Bend’s mountain trails, these landscapes became more than backdrop—they became part of the story.

I AM THE RIVER by Kelly Romo My daughter, Brittany, created an extraordinary cover for my newest thriller! It all started with her taking on the challenge of designing my cover for I AM THE RIVER. It was a daunting task that scared even me! But, as she did for my other two covers, she rose to the occasion and used her “creative magic” to design a cover so eye-catching and epic, it gave me chills...literally. Introducing My Daughter / My Cover Designer Brittany Romo is a grap

The research for book two of my Whitewater Thriller Series took me into the Cascade Mountain Range and to the headwaters of the Deschutes...