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Why I Write Romantic Suspense
Diana Cosby ©2009

One aspect of writing that caught me off guard was discovering that my stories are filled with suspense. I never planned to write action-packed novels, but that’s what my muse delivers. I find myself becoming bored with my book if the story doesn’t keep me on the edge of my seat. I owe my action-packed, suspenseful novels not only from living and traveling from the Far East to Europe, but also due to being raised as a military ‘brat,’ in addition to my own career in the Navy. I just finished my 31st move.
After living and traveling to many countries, with numerous interstate moves, I easily accept the differences in various cultures world wide. For me, this translated into my initial choice to write in the medieval period. As I said above, I owe my love of suspense to my military background. I retired as a Navy chief who worked as a meteorologist/oceanographer. When a person joins the military, at times, as with any branch of the service, personnel are sent to fulfill the needs of that organization. This equates to jobs and traveling to places a person never even dreamed of. I believe my experiences as I traveled throughout my life owe to my love of suspense as well as how much I enjoy writing visual details.
-In Alaska, I remember going to high school, experiencing earthquakes frequently, watching the salmon run, working at a riding stable, admiring the eagles as common as seagulls on an ocean beach, and viewing seals in Kuluk Bay, Alaska.
-In Rhode Island I enjoyed clamming on the weekends, traveling to Boston, and the sounds of the surf.
-In Maine I enjoyed snow shoeing, trying to learn how to ski, fishing, hiking and the great variety of seafood.
-In Oahu, Hawaii, I loved hiking in the mountains, scuba diving in the crystal clear waters, and on The Big Island, Hawaii, hiking over Kilauea volcano before it erupted.
-In Guam, I participated in a variety of sports, with the most enjoyable being scuba diving at night. Daytime dives are great, especially with the crystal clear visibility, but in the warm tropical water, diving at with a full moon illuminating the ocean, with bioluminescent animals glittering all around you is a life experience.
-In Tangier, Morocco, I re-enlisted my final time in the Navy on the back of a camel. To see the photograph, go to my space on the ROMVET’s page.
-On Midway Island during my spare time, I was a radio DJ.
-In Korea the thrill of traveling from Osan Air Base to Seoul for a week of shopping with my friend was exciting, along with the magnificent architecture, the fascinating people we met and the enjoyment of bartering for everything from cab rides to merchandise.
-In the Philippines, the wonderful food, people and riding in the jeepneys.
-I was humbled as we traveled through the Ardennes Forest on the German/Belgium border where the Battle of the Bulge occurred. So many brave men and women lost their lives in pursuit of our freedom, sacrifices I will never forget.
I am proud to belong to a fabulous group of women writers who have served or are serving in the military, ROMVETS. As all of our soldiers who proudly serve, I offer them my sincere thanks for standing in harms way so that we maintain our freedom.
Travel along with my military experiences has definitely inspired the suspenseful edge to my romance novels. I’m thankful for the experiences and events that will surely continue to feed my muse. What do you write and what influences in your life guided you down this path? Thank you very much for stopping by. I wish you ever success!

Diana Cosby
www.dianacosby.com

Diana’s second novel in the MacGruder series, “His Woman – Duncan’s story,” is available now:

His Woman – 4 Stars - HOT
"Former lovers find each other again in book two of Cosby's Scottish trilogy. She deftly combines historical accuracy, well-rounded characters and continuous action in this sweeping romance, which should keep readers engaged until the last page."
- Romantic Times

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