Kaitlyn Dunnett is a pseudonym for Kathy Lynn Emerson, an accomplished author in the mystery genre. Emerson has written under various names, including Kaitlyn Dunnett and Kate Emerson, to create distinct series and standalone novels. She is perhaps best known for the Liss MacCrimmon mystery series, which she writes as Kaitlyn Dunnett. This popular series is set in Moosetookalook, Maine, and features an amateur sleuth who becomes entangled in various crimes.
As Kathy Lynn Emerson, she has penned several other successful mystery series, including the Mistress Jaffrey Mysteries and the Face Down Mysteries, which feature Susanna Appleton, a 16th-century gentlewoman, herbalist, and detective. Emerson has also ventured into historical fiction with the Diana Spaulding 1888 Quartet. Her expertise in the mystery genre is further demonstrated by her award-winning non-fiction work, How to Write Killer Historical Mysteries, and an assortment of other books.
Emerson is a dedicated professional, holding memberships in various organizations such as Mystery Writers of America and Sisters in Crime. She is also an active blogger, contributing regularly to the Maine Crime Writers blog. Her versatility as an author, combined with her commitment to the mystery genre, has earned her a respected position within the literary community.