

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


The Editors Who Made I AM THE RIVER Shine
Nothing in life is done in isolation. Once I finish the first draft of my novels, I rely on my editors to help my work reach its full potential. From the initial developmental edit to content edits and the final copyedit, they are instrumental in helping me create a final book that is polished and ready for publication. I cannot thank them enough for all their hard work and expertise! Mike Magnuson Mike Magnuson Mike was an invaluable asset in the successful completion of thi

Kelly Romo
May 26, 20234 min read


Chills, Thrills & Creative Magic! I AM THE RIVER Cover Design
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

Kelly Romo
May 5, 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















