Monthly Archives: August 2011

What Do Crime Scenes Tell Us?

Posted on August 8, 2011 by jchasenovelist

Understanding and interpreting a crime scene is much like a three-dimensional puzzle, generally with more questions than answers.  However, the exigent circumstances are that the investigator needs to come up with some answers immediately and hopefully the name and whereabouts … Continue reading →

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Change the Perspective of Your Characters

Posted on August 6, 2011 by jchasenovelist

When I began developing my characters for my Emily Stone Series, I found it quite helpful to outline the main characters from various perspectives.  Sometimes with recurring characters, a scene might become flat and you’re not sure why.  When you … Continue reading →

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Discovered Vial of Serial Killer’s Blood May Connect More Victims

Posted on August 5, 2011 by jchasenovelist

My area of specific interest may be forensic psychology, but I am fascinated by forensics in all of its applications.  I am regularly amazed by how experts can use a piece of clothing, a strand of hair, or a few … Continue reading →

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Tennessee Woman Fights Off Home Intruders

Posted on August 3, 2011 by jchasenovelist

My first two novels feature the character Emily Stone, a woman who takes it upon herself to track down violent criminals in her community and quietly collects the evidence that will bring them to justice.  She then leaves all of … Continue reading →

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Out & About Magazine — August 2011

Posted on August 2, 2011 by jchasenovelist

It’s a new month and Out & About Magazine has hit the stands in the valley and around the Monterey Bay area in California!  You can visit them on the web and view a digital version or download a pdf file. … Continue reading →

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Following the Clues of Forensic Anthropology

Posted on August 1, 2011 by jchasenovelist

One of the more interesting aspects of forensic science, at least for me, is the study of forensic anthropology.  It entails the analysis of human skeletal remains that is within the context of a legal investigation.  During my academic studies, … Continue reading →

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