Monthly Archives: September 2014

Losing Yourself in the Evil

Posted on September 29, 2014 by jchasenovelist

When I sit down to write a novel, one of my primary goals is to get inside the minds of my characters. With my background in criminal and forensic psychology, I hope to place my readers within the internal dialogue … Continue reading →

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Discovering the Background of a Child Killer

Posted on September 19, 2014 by jchasenovelist

Whenever we see a news story about an act of violence against a child, one of our first thoughts is to wonder what could be going on inside the mind of a person who would harm one of the most … Continue reading →

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Gearing up for the BOUCHERCON 2014 #Mystery #Thriller Conference in Long Beach, California

Posted on September 17, 2014 by jchasenovelist

BOUCHERCON is the Annual World Mystery Convention, where every year readers, writers, publishers, editors, agents, booksellers and other lovers of crime fiction gather for a long weekend of education, entertainment, and fun. What a fantastic event! This is the first … Continue reading →

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DEAD GAME is on the Menu

Posted on September 13, 2014 by jchasenovelist

A BOOK AND A DISH featured Dead Game with a review and one of my favorite recipes. Thank you Martha A. Cheves! It’s a wonderful site with authors, their books, and a recipe to boot. If you’re looking for a … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Review, Dead Game | Tagged a book and a dish, cops, dead game, emily stone, emily stone series, forensics, habanero pepper, jennifer chase, martha cheves, mystery, recipe, review, serial killers, suspense, thriller | 3 Comments

Do You Escape Real Violence with Fictional Violence?

Posted on September 5, 2014 by jchasenovelist

When you turn on the nightly news, there is no shortage of stories that qualify as disturbing. From world events to the way people are treating one another in our own neighborhoods, the reality that surrounds us can be difficult … Continue reading →