

Kelly Romo
Apr 29, 20243 min read
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.
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Kelly Romo
Jun 28, 20232 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...
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Kelly Romo
May 24, 20222 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...
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Kelly Romo
May 15, 20223 min read
Behind DEAD DRIFT: How Many Editors Does it Take to Write a Thriller?
The world may never know...For me, writing is not done in isolation. These amazing people helped me create an accurate and polished...
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Kelly Romo
Apr 30, 20223 min read
Behind DEAD DRIFT: Maupin's Real Serial Killer.
Little did I know that Maupin had a serial killer who got his start on the Deschutes River... ISRAEL KEYES Israel Keyes is considered one...
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Kelly Romo
Apr 2, 20222 min read
Behind DEAD DRIFT: Writing on the Fly
Which came first? The fly fishing or the thriller? And how I came up with the title. THE FIRST SPARK I came up with the idea for DEAD...
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Kelly Romo
Mar 13, 20221 min read
Behind DEAD DRIFT: Taking the Rapids in a Life Jacket
While writing and researching DEAD DRIFT, I took my kids whitewater rafting. Two of us ended up taking the rapids in our life jackets.
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