Jennifer Ashley: On Writing the Whodunnit New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Ashley discusses how she writes a whodunnit historical mystery and the process of writing her latest release, Death at the Crystal Palace. Author: Jennifer Ashley is the New York Times bestselling author of more than 100 mysteries, romances, and historical novels. She also writes as Ashley Gardner and Allyson James. Jennifer Ashley In this post, Ashley discusses how she writes a whodunnit historical mystery, the process of writing her latest release, Death at the Crystal Palace, and much more! **** Do you yearn to write a romantic story? If so, you need to know what sets romance writing apart from other types of fiction. This workshop will help you to understand those specific factors that make up the specialized world of romantic fiction.