Tag Archives: Phyllis A. Whitney

A Tribute to Phyllis A. Whitney

Posted on February 1, 2024 by kaitlynkathy

Kaitlyn Dunnett/Kathy Lynn Emerson here. Back in the 1970s, when I was first starting out and trying to write mysteries for middle-grades readers (ages 8-12), Phyllis A. Whitney’s Writing Juvenile Stories and Novels was one of the go-to how-to books … Continue reading →

Posted in Kaitlyn's Posts | Tagged American Crime Writer's League, Kaitlyn Dunnett, Kathy Lynn Emerson, Phyllis A. Whitney, promotion, writing books | 8 Comments

Fan Girl

Posted on January 18, 2022 by kaitlynkathy

Kaitlyn Dunnett/Kathy Lynn Emerson here. The other day I was going through some old scrapbooks, looking for photos, etc. I could scan and use on Facebook for #ThrowbackThursday, when I came across a letter written to me by Phyllis A. … Continue reading →

Posted in Kaitlyn's Posts | Tagged fan letters, Julia's Mending, Kaitlyn Dunnett, Kathy Lynn Emerson, Phyllis A. Whitney, romantic suspense novels, writing advice | 6 Comments

For Halloween: Our Votes for Scariest Book

Posted on October 30, 2019 by kaitlynkathy

In honor of Halloween, the Maine Crime Writers offer two group posts to talk about our favorite scary movies and our favorite scary books. We hope you’ll leave a comment to share some of the titles that have sent you … Continue reading →

Tagged Group Post, halloween, In Cold Blood, Maine Crime Writers, Mystery of the Crimson Ghost, Phyllis A. Whitney, scariest book, Stephen King, Truman Capote | 4 Comments

What’s On The Crime Writers’ Reference Shelf?

Posted on September 18, 2011 by mainecrimewriters

Kate: My students are always asking me about writing books–which ones they should buy, which will be really helpful. Fellow instructors at Grub Street often get into discussions about who can suggest a book which will address a particular problem … Continue reading →