Author Archives: jchasenovelist

About jchasenovelist

Published thriller author, criminologist, and blogger.

Undetectable Bloodstains Now Can be Visualized Through New CSI Technology

Posted on February 8, 2011 by jchasenovelist

A picture is said to be worth a thousand words. What about a camera that can actually have the ability to see the invisible, and more? Chemists from the University of South Carolina are developing a camera that will reveal … Continue reading →

Posted in Forensic | Tagged author jennifer chase, bloodstains, chemists, crime scene investigation, csi, forensics, multimode imaging, photography | Leave a comment

Psychopaths Hide Behind a Mask of Normalcy

Posted on February 8, 2011 by jchasenovelist

“Mankind has a natural predator, the psychopath, and this predator is invisible because there are no easily discernible markings that set him apart.” The Trick of the Psychopath’s Trade: Make Us Believe that Evil Comes from Others. When we hear … Continue reading →

Posted in Criminology, Serial Killers | Tagged author jennifer chase, criminology, psychopaths, serial crime, serial killers, study | 3 Comments

New Forensic Technique to Help Catch Sexual Offenders

Posted on February 5, 2011 by jchasenovelist

“If condom lubricant can be detected in fingermarks it would improve the evidence for prosecution by establishing the assailants present at the scene and, crucially, having had contact with the condom. This would enable forensic scientists to provide further … Continue reading →

Posted in Forensic | Tagged author jennifer chase, compulsion, dead game, forensic, sexual predators | Leave a comment

Some of my Personal Favorite Books with Memorable Canine Characters

Posted on February 2, 2011 by jchasenovelist

My latest release, Silent Partner, has a supporting character that just happens to be a police trained Labrador retriever. Make no mistake, this story is a cop thriller. I developed this particular thriller novel where the hero’s partner is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing | Tagged author jennifer chase, canines, dean koontz, memorable dog stories, silent partner, stephen king | Leave a comment

Free Your Mind by Organizing Writing Goals for 2011 and Beyond

Posted on January 26, 2011 by jchasenovelist

Clear you mind… Organize your writing space… Tidy up your computer file folders… Just let the ideas and writing begin to flow… It’s time to budget your writing goals. Whether you’re a new or an experienced writer, there’s always a … Continue reading →

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How Can Henna Help Catch Criminals?

Posted on January 21, 2011 by jchasenovelist

Fingerprints have been studied for uniqueness, identification and criminal importance for more than one hundred years. The significance of fingerprints and the criminal justice system can’t be undervalued; they can implicate the guilty by linking a criminal to the victim … Continue reading →

Posted in Forensic | Tagged author jennifer chase, catch criminals, compulsion, dead game, fingerprints, forensics, henna | 2 Comments

How to Prepare to Write a Screenplay

Posted on January 19, 2011 by jchasenovelist

You have a movie idea in your head. Maybe you even have some scenes worked out with the main character or characters. And, maybe you even know how it’s going to end. But you need to start at the … Continue reading →