Tag Archives: cats

What my dogs taught me about writing. Yes, I'm gonna be that gal.

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Maureen Milliken

When I first got a dog 15 years ago, I worried that he wouldn’t like me. That tells you how much I knew about dogs. Now that I’m dogless for the first time in 15 years, how much I learned … Continue reading →

Posted in Maureen's Posts | Tagged Bernie O'Dea mystery series, cats, dogs, good writing, Maureen Milliken, No News is Bad News, writing | 7 Comments

Of Cats, Hats, and Headshots

Posted on August 19, 2016 by kaitlynkathy

Kaitlyn Dunnett/Kathy Lynn Emerson here, today writing about publicity photos. Like actors, writers pretty much have to have them. If you’re a big, bestselling author, your publisher will send a professional photographer to your house for a photo shoot. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Kaitlyn's Posts | Tagged book jackets, cats, hats, headshots, Kaitlyn Dunnett, Kathy Lynn Emerson, publicity photos | 5 Comments

A Visit from the Vet

Posted on December 29, 2015 by kaitlynkathy

Kaitlyn Dunnett/Kathy Lynn Emerson here. Yes, you read that title correctly—it’s from, not to. In my part of Maine, we have a veterinarian who makes house calls. No more packing three cats (or, once upon a time, four cats and … Continue reading →

Posted in Kaitlyn's Posts | Tagged cats, Kaitlyn Dunnett, Kathy Lynn Emerson, Maine Woods Mobile Vet, veterinarians | 10 Comments

Cats, Dogs, and Dastardly Deeds

Posted on November 6, 2015 by kaitlynkathy

Kaitlyn Dunnett here, hawking my new Liss MacCrimmon mystery, The Scottie Barked at Midnight, which has been out in hardcover and ebook formats for a whole week and a half now. In some ways, it was a challenge to write … Continue reading →

Posted in Kaitlyn's Posts | Tagged cats, dogs, Kaitlyn Dunnett, Liss MacCrimmon Mysteries, pets, Scotched, The Scottie Barked at Midnight | 3 Comments

“Your Name in a Book”

Posted on March 20, 2013 by kaitlynkathy

Recently letters went out to authors attending Malice Domestic, the largest gathering of fans of the traditional mystery, to ask for contributions for the annual charity auction. Many conferences hold these auctions as part of the festivities, choosing a good … Continue reading →

Posted in Kaitlyn's Posts | Tagged cats, character names, charity auctions, gift baskets, Kaitlyn Dunnett, Kathy Lynn Emerson, Malice Domestic, mystery writing | 6 Comments

Been there. Done that. Bought the t-shirt.

Posted on September 28, 2012 by kaitlynkathy

One of the signs of fall around our house is a change in what I wear when I’m writing. As the weather gets colder, I go from shorts and t-shirts to sweats. I have a lot of t-shirts. When I go to … Continue reading →

Posted in Kaitlyn's Posts | Tagged cats, clothing, Kaitlyn Dunnett, souvenirs, t-shirt slogans, University of Maine Black Bears Hockey team, writers | 11 Comments

The Glamorous Life of the Author by Julia Spencer-Fleming

Posted on March 29, 2012 by mainecrimewriters

Many people come up to me and say, “Hey! Julia! What’s it like being the glamorous author of bestselling mysteries?” I usually just draw my full-length mink closer to myself and hurry past, but occasionally I like to share glimpses … Continue reading →