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How I (Don’t) Plot a Novel
Kaitlyn Dunnett/Kathy Lynn Emerson here, thinking about how the plots of some of my published novels came about. Since I’m not one for advance planning, the route from idea to book was often roundabout, but throughout my career I have … Continue reading
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Tagged 1513, Henry VIII, historical novels, Kaitlyn Dunnett, Kathy Lynn Emerson, plotting, recycling ideas, rejections, story ideas, writing
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Weekend Update: August 29-30, 2026
Next week at Maine Crime Writers there will be posts by Kaitlyn Dunnett/Kathy Lynn Emerson (Tuesday), Kate Flora (Thursday), and John Clark (Friday),with a group post on Monday. In the news department, here’s what’s happening with some of us who … Continue reading
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Tagged Group Post, John Clark, Kaitlyn Dunnett, Kate Flora, Kathy Lynn Emerson, Maine Crime Writers news
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More on Anachronisms
Kaitlyn Dunnett/Kathy Lynn Emerson here, today offering another excerpt from my 2008 Agatha-Award-winning non-fiction book, How to Write Killer Historical Mysteries. Unlike most how-to books, mine isn’t just my take on writing. It also includes numerous anecdotes and bits of … Continue reading
Weekend Update: August 8-9, 2026
Next week at Maine Crime Writers there will be posts by Gabi Stiteler (Monday), John Clark (Tuesday), Brenda Buchanan (Thursday), and Kaitlyn Dunnett/Kathy Lynn Emerson (Friday). In the news department, here’s what’s happening with some of us who blog regularly … Continue reading
Wind, You Say?
Kaitlyn Dunnett/Kathy Lynn Emerson here, today recounting a recent experience with life in rural Maine. What local weather forecasters call “wind gusts” that may “cause damage and loss of power” were predicted for Thursday, July 16., a little over two … Continue reading
Weekend Update: August 1-2, 2026
Next week at Maine Crime Writers there will be posts by Kaitlyn Dunnett/Kathy Lynn Emerson (Monday), Kate Flora (Tuesday), Jule Selbo (Thursday), and Joe Souza (Friday). In the news department, here’s what’s happening with some of us who blog regularly … Continue reading
Weekend Update: July 25-26, 2026
Next week at Maine Crime Writers there will be posts by Rob Kelley (Monday), Matt Cost (Tuesday), and Allison Keeton (Thursday), and an interview with Ryan Lowell (Friday). In the news department, here’s what’s happening with some of us who … Continue reading
Is the Self-Sufficient Female Sleuth an Anachronism?
Kaitlyn Dunnett/Kathy Lynn Emerson here, today offering another excerpt from my 2008 Agatha-Award-winning non-fiction book, How to Write Killer Historical Mysteries. Unlike most how-to books, mine isn’t just my take on writing. It also includes numerous anecdotes and bits of … Continue reading
Weekend Update: July 11-12, 2026
Next week at Maine Crime Writers there will be posts by Brenda Buchanan (Monday), Kaitlyn Dunnett/KathyLynn Emerson (Tuesday), Kate Flora (Thursday), and Maureen Milliken (Friday). In the news department, here’s what’s happening with some of us who blog regularly at … Continue reading
Weekend Update: July 4-5, 2026
Happy 4th of July everyone. Next week at Maine Crime Writers there will be posts by Jule Selbo (Monday), Joe Souza (Tuesday), Gati Stiteler (Thursday), and John Clark (Friday). In the news department, here’s what’s happening with some of us … Continue reading
