Author Archives: jchasenovelist

About jchasenovelist

Published thriller author, criminologist, and blogger.

Vigilante Detective Emily Stone in DARK PURSUIT #FREE #Amazon

Posted on June 7, 2016 by jchasenovelist

BOOK SERIES BREAKING NEWS: International award-winning DARK PURSUIT will be FREE Wednesday (6/8), Thursday (6/9), and Friday (6/10) on Amazon Worldwide. No need to worry or feel like you need to read book #1 first because ALL of the EMILY … Continue reading →

Posted in Dark PUrsuit, Emily Stone Thrillers, Uncategorized | Tagged award winning, cops, crime, criminologist, Dark Pursuit, forensic, free, jennifer chase author, mystery, serial killer, suspense, thriller | Leave a comment

Forensic Scientist: A New Kind of Superhero in BODY OF THE CRIME

Posted on June 6, 2016 by jchasenovelist

The definition of a hero is a person who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. What immediately comes to mind are those who keep us safe like soldiers, police officers, and emergency personnel, but a hero … Continue reading →

Posted in Body of the Crime, Forensic | Tagged 99 cents, Body of the Crime, chip palmer, criminal, forensic, hero, jennifer chase, kindle books, mystery, new release, new series, profiler, superhero, thriller, writing | 2 Comments

Emily Stone’s Weaponry: Knife or Gun?

Posted on May 19, 2016 by jchasenovelist

I love asking Benjamin Sobieck questions about weapons–he is an incredible resource for weapons as well as a great writer. As I begin outlining the next two Emily Stone Thrillers, I have some decisions to make as far as her … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Post, Writing | Tagged benjamin sobieck, crime, emily stone series, guest post, guns, jennifer chase, knives, thriller, weapons, writing | 4 Comments

INTUITION: An Underused Weapon to Fight Crime

Posted on May 10, 2016 by jchasenovelist

We all have had those moments in our lives where it seemed like a little inner voice told us to avoid a situation, change our decision, or take a completely different direction. That voice goes by many names (hunch, sixth … Continue reading →

Posted in crime, Criminology, Uncategorized | Tagged cognitive, compulsion, crime, criminals, desire, emily stone, fighting crime, gut feeling, intuition, investigation, jennifer chase criminologist, mystery, opportunity, target, weapon | 5 Comments

No Bones about Writing Bad Guys

Posted on May 2, 2016 by jchasenovelist

Originally posted on Author Jennifer Chase:
When I outline bad guys for my novels, it often reads like a police rap sheet and a psychological profile. I can’t overstate the effectiveness for research and outlining in fiction writing. There’s always…

Posted in crime, Writing | Tagged antagonists, author and criminologist jennifer chase, background, bad guys, compulsion, crime, emily stone series, mystery, psychological profile, suspense, writing, writing bad guys | Leave a comment

The Bystander Effect and What it Represents in Society Today

Posted on April 16, 2016 by jchasenovelist

Originally posted on Author Jennifer Chase:
In my Emily Stone Series, my protagonist is a woman who has made the decision to get involved when she knows a crime is being committed. Emily Stone uses her intelligence, her intuition, and…

Posted in crime, Emily Stone Thrillers | Tagged assistance, author jennifer chase, bystander, crime, criminal, effect, emily stone series, mystery, profiling, psychology, society, suspense, victim, victimology | Leave a comment

Examining the Digits: Uncovering Tough Clues in Crime Investigations

Posted on April 12, 2016 by jchasenovelist

Originally posted on Author Jennifer Chase:
There are forensic scientists discovering and applying new scientific techniques to help solve cases and uncovering clues in cold cases. Since fingerprints are the most fragile pieces of evidence in a criminal investigation and…