“Nobody wanted me. I just kept writing books and learning my craft. Most writers aren't very good in the beginning.”
Quote by Phyllis A. Whitney
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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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