Author Archives: jchasenovelist

About jchasenovelist

Published thriller author, criminologist, and blogger.

Inspiration for Writing a Crucial Scene in Silent Partner

Posted on January 17, 2011 by jchasenovelist

In creating my newest novel Silent Partner, I found that there are times some of the smallest things help to inspire a specific scene. Originally, this story was a screenplay that I wrote several years ago. There’s a big difference … Continue reading →

What Bite Mark Evidence Leaves Behind at a Crime Scene

Posted on January 13, 2011 by jchasenovelist

There has been a considerable amount of controversy surrounding criminal cases with bite mark evidence. It is true that it isn’t an “exact” science, but it can be helpful in to exclude or include a suspect who could have inflicted … Continue reading →

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Is it a Homicide or a Staged Suicide?

Posted on January 11, 2011 by jchasenovelist

It has been stated that simulating a crime to cover up another crime is somewhat rare. However, there have been many documented cases where a murder has been covered up with arson, supposed self-inflicted gunshot wounds, and automotive accidents. More … Continue reading →

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2011 with a New Amazon Kindle

Posted on January 5, 2011 by jchasenovelist

I recently purchased an Amazon Kindle with the basic wi-fi version during the holiday. I want to make it clear that I’m not a “techie” electronic-oriented person. I love my physical books and I keep all of my electronic devices … Continue reading →

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Criminology Student Lived the Life of a Serial Killer “Crossbow Cannibal” and Will Die in Prison

Posted on December 29, 2010 by jchasenovelist

“Humanity is not merely a biological condition. It is also a state of mind. On that basis, I am a pseudo human at best. A demon at worst.” “I’m misanthropic. I don’t have much time for the human race.” “I’ve … Continue reading →

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Facial Recognition Offers a Valuable Tool for Law Enforcement Agencies

Posted on December 23, 2010 by jchasenovelist

Facial recognition can be used as a valuable identification tool in any type of investigation. This technique is especially valuable when fingerprint identification is not available or it’s not practicable, depending upon the type of case or circumstances. Similar to … Continue reading →

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Basic Novel Outline Guidelines

Posted on December 17, 2010 by jchasenovelist

Two of the most popular questions about writing novels I hear… How long does it take to write a novel and do you outline? Both are great questions, but answers vary from writer to writer. An average timeframe for writing … Continue reading →