In suspense novels even subplots about relationships have to have conflict.
Suspense is worse than disappointment.
Show me a character whose life arouses my curiosity, and my flesh begins crawling with suspense.
The courage to imagine the otherwise is our greatest resource, adding color and suspense to all our life.
Suspense is very important. Even though this is humor and they're short stories, that theory of building suspense is still there.