Behind the Book

Adventures with my writing and research

Oregon Whitewater Thriller: How Maupin, Prineville, and Bend Became the Backbone of My Thrillers

"Discover the captivating charm of Maupin, Prineville, and Bend as we unveil their influence on thrilling whitewater novels.

Kelly Romo

Apr 29, 20243 min read

Introducing Talon David and Ryan Haugen, the narrators who brought I AM THE RIVER to life.

Audiobooks have become increasingly popular, and with good reason. They allow you to dive into a great story or topic without having to...

Kelly Romo

Jun 28, 20232 min read

Behind my WHITEWATER THRILLER SERIES: Research and Murder in the Cascades.

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

Kelly Romo

Jan 29, 20232 min read

Behind DEAD DRIFT: The Art of the Fly

How I transitioned from me to HIM...in a fictional sense. Fly Fishing For me, as I'm sure with most people who tie flies, it all started...

Kelly Romo

May 23, 20222 min read

Kelly Romo

Join me on a literary journey unlike any other in BEHIND the BOOK – where the art of storytelling meets the thrill of exploration, weaving together the threads of writing, research, and travel.

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