Tag Archives: Liss MacCrimmon

Murder without the Gore: Part II

Posted on August 26, 2015 by kaitlynkathy

Kathy Lynn Emerson/Kaitlyn Dunnett here, continuing my discussion of traditional mysteries, particularly those labeled cozies. To read part one, click here I’ve seen a lot of discussion about likeable and unlikeable characters. The sleuth, it’s said, should be likeable, as … Continue reading →

Posted in Kaitlyn's Posts | Tagged Barbara Michaels, Brother Cadfael, capers, Charlotte MacLeod, cozy mysteries, Daphne du Maurier, Dorothy Cannell, Ellis Peters, Face Down series, historical mysteries, humorous mysteries, Janet Evanovich, Joan Hess, Kaitlyn Dunnett, Kathy Lynn Emerson, Liss MacCrimmon, Mary Stewart, Mistress Jaffrey Mysteries, Phyllis A. Whitney, romantic suspense, traditional mysteries, TSTL | 4 Comments

“When Storage Units Are Abandoned”

Posted on June 5, 2013 by kaitlynkathy

I admit it. I’m a fan of Storage Wars. But since watching that show falls into the category of “entertainment” rather than “research” I never paid too much attention to the construction of the storage units themselves until I had … Continue reading →

Posted in Kaitlyn's Posts | Tagged gruesome finds, Kaitlyn Dunnett, Liss MacCrimmon, Lliss MacCrimmon Scottish-American Heritage Mysteries, places to hide the body, research, storage units | 9 Comments

Opening Acts – Discovering Our Series Characters Through E-Books

Posted on December 23, 2012 by mainecrimewriters

‘Tis the season for new e-readers and tablets of all sorts. So, for those of you who are looking for e-books to read, and love to begin a series at the beginning, we offer the following links to help you … Continue reading →

Posted in Group Post | Tagged A House to Die For, Chosen for Death, Dead Cat Bounce, e-books, Face Down in the Marrow-Bone Pie, Gerry Boyle, James Hayman, Kaitlyn Dunnett, Kate Flora, Kathy Lynn Emerson, Kilt Dead, Lea Wait, Liss MacCrimmon, mystery series, Paul Doiron, Playing God, Port City Shakedown, Sarah Graves, Shadows at the Fair, Shadows series, The Cutting. Barbara Ross, The Poacher's Son, Thea Kozak series, thin ice, Vicki Doudera | Leave a comment

Hand Fasted Homicide

Posted on August 10, 2012 by kaitlynkathy

Hand Fasted Homicide was my original title for Bagpipes, Brides, and Homicides. The argument against it was that readers wouldn’t know what hand fasting was. As it turns out, even people who think they understand the term have a few … Continue reading →

Posted in Kaitlyn's Posts | Tagged Bagpipes Brides and Homicides, hand fasting ceremonies, Henry VIII, historical novel, Kaitlyn Dunnett, Kate Emerson, Liss MacCrimmon, mystery, The King's Damsel | 3 Comments

Where Do I Get My Ideas? I Read The Paper

Posted on March 25, 2012 by mainecrimewriters

Kate Flora: Part of the fun of being on vacation with good friends is the breakfast table conversation. It floats from politics to what we’re reading to the latest news, good and bad. This morning, we discussed a recent article in … Continue reading →

Posted in Group Post | Tagged A Wee Christmas Homicide, Beanie Babies, Bethel Citizen, Courier-Gazette, Ellsworth American, Journall-Tribune, Kaitlyn Dunnett, Liss MacCrimmon, Paul Doiron, Quoddy Tides, The Poacher's Son | 2 Comments

Why a Dancer?

Posted on March 21, 2012 by kaitlynkathy

My amateur detective, Liss MacCrimmon, is a former professional Scottish dancer. She spent some eight years touring with a Riverdance-like troupe called Strathspey before her knee gave out on her, effectively ending her career. This happens in Chapter One of … Continue reading →

Posted in Kaitlyn's Posts | Tagged ballet, Bates College, John Shea, Kaitlyn Dunnett, Kathy Lynn Emerson, Kilt Dead, Liss MacCrimmon, Little Theater of Virginia Beach, Marcy Plavin, modern dance, Robinson Players, Scone Cold Dead, Scottish dancing, Winona Bimboni | 6 Comments

Tag Archives: Liss MacCrimmon

Murder without the Gore: Part II

“When Storage Units Are Abandoned”

Opening Acts – Discovering Our Series Characters Through E-Books

Hand Fasted Homicide

Where Do I Get My Ideas? I Read The Paper

Why a Dancer?

Search

Follow Blog via Email

The Maine Crime Writers

Categories

Blogroll

Recent Posts