I’m been struck with an idea that I’m very excited to work on, but the more I think about it, the more concerned I become that I can’t pull off exactly what I envision.
Basically, a child is abducted – but the majority of the story is about his bitterly divorced parents, and stepparents, putting aside their differences for the sake of their mutual child. While rescuing the child is the overall plot, the abduction and interactions between the child and the abductor are mostly ‘behind the scenes.’
I want to create a sense of suspense, but the main focus is about the parents coming together (while addressing common dynamics of a divorce/step/blended family).
Do you think you could still create a sense of suspense and urgency, even if the crime isn’t in the limelight? Could you recommend any authors who focus more on other’s reaction to the crime, than the actual crime itself, while still maintaining edge of your seat tension?
Basically, a child is abducted – but the majority of the story is about his bitterly divorced parents, and stepparents, putting aside their differences for the sake of their mutual child. While rescuing the child is the overall plot, the abduction and interactions between the child and the abductor are mostly ‘behind the scenes.’
I want to create a sense of suspense, but the main focus is about the parents coming together (while addressing common dynamics of a divorce/step/blended family).
Do you think you could still create a sense of suspense and urgency, even if the crime isn’t in the limelight? Could you recommend any authors who focus more on other’s reaction to the crime, than the actual crime itself, while still maintaining edge of your seat tension?
