169 The Crime Writing Trio of Wendy Whitman, Deborah Levison, and T.M. Dunn!

Today’s show is for you crime writers, or those who are curious about how a good crime novel is crafted. On today’s show I will be chatting with the acclaimed crime-writing trio of Deborah Levison, T. M. Dunn, and Wendy Whitman, whose topics range from serial killers to domestic violence.  Deborah Levison is an author and publicist. Her first book, an acclaimed nonfiction called THE CRATE, is a true crime with echoes of the Holocaust, which reviewers called it “gorgeous and poetic,” “heart-wrenching,” and “a brilliant story.” The Jerusalem Post wrote: “exquisite.” The book won seven literary awards. Her debut novel, A NEST OF SNAKES, is part thriller, part courtroom drama inspired by real-life abuse at elite New England private schools, described as “a roller-coaster ride of surprising twists” leading to a “staggering climax.”    Wendy Whitman has a unique background through her decades-long work as an executive and producer covering almost every major high-profile murder case in America. She spent fifteen years at Court TV and another several at HLN for the Nancy Grace show, where she appeared on air as a producer/reporter.  Before attending Law School, Whitman worked for comedians Lily Tomlin and George Carlin. Since turning her attention to writing, Whitman has published two crime thriller novels: PREMONITION and the sequel, RETRIBUTION. Patricia AKA T. M. Dunn is the author of the psychological thriller, HER FATHER"S DAUGHTER, REBELS BY ACCIDENT, and LAST STOP ON THE 6. She has served as Senior Director of the Writing Institute at Sarah Lawrence College, where she holds an MFA in creative writing. She coaches aspiring and established writers and teaches creative writing workshops. She co-founded Key to the Castle Workshop, co-hosts the Westport Library"s podcast, "Go Ahead, Write Something," and co-chairs programming for Sisters-in-Crime CT.  In today’s episode we discuss: ·      Wendy’s beginnings as an assistant to Lilly Tomlin and George Carlin. ·      Wendy’s over twenty years as a producer/reporter for Court TV where she covered numerous high profile murder trials. ·      Wendy’s author career and her latest book, Retribution in the Deer Killer Series.  ·      Deborah’s breakout hit, The Crate and the impact it has had on her professionally and personally.  ·      Deborah’s intimate experience with the holocaust and how she wove into her book, The Crate. ·      How a grisly murder hit home and the impact it had on Deborah and her family.  ·      How T.M. helps other authors realize their potential. ·      T.M. Dunn’s latest novel, Her Father’s Daughter. ·      T.M. Dunn’s podcast, Go Ahead, Write Something. Please visit Wendy Whitman"s website. Come on over to Deborah Levison"s website. Visit T.M. Dunn"s website.  Check out the new Cops and Writers YouTube channel! Check out Field Training (Brew City Blues Book 1)!! Enjoy the Cops and Writers book series. Please visit the Cops and Writers website.  Only for Cops and Writers Podcast listeners! Get 50% off the audiobook version of the F.B.I. K-9 thriller, Avenging Adam by Jodi Burnett. Use code, https://jodi-burnett.com/copsandwriters/ Support the Show.