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“I talk to myself on paper about my characters - sometimes writing in first person... I keep lists of unanswered questions that I can always turn to in order to get myself going.”

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Phyllis A. Whitney
Phyllis A. Whitney

Phyllis A. Whitney was an acclaimed American mystery novelist and children's book author, widely known as the "Queen of Gothic Mystery." With a writing career spanning over seventy years, she published more than seventy novels characterized by intricate psychological descriptions and captivating suspenseful plots. Her notable works include "The Red Velvet Night" and "The Silver Mist Mansion." Whitney received multiple nominations for prestigious mystery fiction awards and remains an important figure in American mystery literature. more

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