Monthly Archives: September 2012

When It’s Time to Dream…

Posted on September 10, 2012 by jchasenovelist

One of the most common questions I have received lately has to do with writing serial killer scenes. Is it difficult to write these types of scenes? Well the simple answer is yes, it can be very difficult. It can … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing | Tagged beach, crime thriller, criminal mind, dark mind, emily stone series, forensic mystery, jennifer chase author, meditation, mystery, outlining a novel, relaxation, suspense, taking time to relax, writing a novel | 4 Comments

Serial Killer on Death Row Leads Authorities to More Victims

Posted on September 7, 2012 by jchasenovelist

When a convict is sitting on death row, isolated from all other humans for almost every minute of the day, and waiting for his moment to die, he might as well be helpful to the authorities that are holding him. … Continue reading →

Posted in Serial Killers | Tagged award winning dark mind, cold cases, crime fiction, dark mind, emily stone series, jennifer chase author, serial killer assisting cops, serial killer on death row, serial killers, Wesley Shermantine | 1 Comment

Eat Junk Food, Commit a Crime, and Leave Visible Fingerprints for Cops

Posted on September 5, 2012 by jchasenovelist

Consuming processed foods on a regular basis has contributed to a higher level of salt excreted through fingerprints. Many processed and junk foods possess a high level of sodium (generally used as a perseverative), which in turn allows fingerprints to … Continue reading →

Posted in Forensic | Tagged cold cases, corrosive chemistry, crime, crime scene, dr. john bond, emily stone series, fingerprint evidence, fingerprints on metal, forensic technique, jennifer chase author, metal corrosive, processed foods, salt, science, thriller | 7 Comments

Vigilante Detective Emily Stone Wins Bronze

Posted on September 3, 2012 by jchasenovelist

I received some very exciting news on Saturday that Dark Mind received a 2012 Bronze Award for Action at Readers Favorite. I’m very honored to be a part of such an amazing group of authors. Thank you to all of … Continue reading →

Posted in Dark Mind, Writing | Tagged bronze award winner dark mind, crime thriller, dark mind, emily stone series, forensic mystery, jennifer chase author, mystery, readers favorite, readers favorite awards, suspense | 6 Comments

Felonies on Facebook

Posted on September 1, 2012 by jchasenovelist

Maybe you like to use Facebook to reconnect with friends you haven’t seen since you graduated from high school twenty years ago. Who needs a reunion in the school gymnasium when you can catch up virtually every day? Or, perhaps … Continue reading →