But who really did do it?

OK.  So a bit of an epiphany since last I wrote on the blog.  Yes my villain did suddenly reveal himself but  I woke up early one morning and realised that of course he wasn't the murderer after all.  So I took control of the reins again and forced him back with a stick.  Don't worry though, he's still got an unpleasant role to play.

So now I am faced with a new villain - a different villain, one which I hope will behave until the time is right. This suspense writing is tricky.  My book is not a full one crime story nor is it a complete romance.  Finding the balance is tricky - there has to be some police procedure but most of what is happening is going on in the character's heads and in their lives.  It's behind the scenes that give it the suspense.

Well, hopefully.  Meanwhile I am busy working on a new villain profile whilst carefully looking over my shoulder.