Author Archives: jchasenovelist

About jchasenovelist

Published thriller author, criminologist, and blogger.

I’ve Stared Into the Heart of a Psychopath

Posted on April 2, 2016 by jchasenovelist

Originally posted on Author Jennifer Chase:
As with my fictional heroine Emily Stone, I have stared into the heart of psychopath. The first book in the award-winning Emily Stone Series is loosely based on some of my experiences with a…

Posted in Compulsion, Emily Stone Thrillers | Tagged compulsion, cops, crime fiction, dark mind, emily stone series, jennifer chase author and criminolgist, personal experience, serial killer, suspense, thriller, vigilante | 2 Comments

Psychological Triggers and Obsessions of the Serial Killer Mind

Posted on March 23, 2016 by jchasenovelist

Originally posted on Author Jennifer Chase:
“We’ve all got the power in our hands to kill, but most people are afraid to use it. The ones who aren’t afraid control life itself.” –Richard Ramirez (The Night Stalker, Los Angeles, CA)…

Posted in Criminology, Serial Killers | Tagged author, crime, crime fiction, criminal, criminologist, dark mind, dead burn, emily stone thrillers, impulse, jennifer chase, profile, psychology, serial killers, suspense, triggers | Leave a comment

Impression Evidence Takes a Front Row Seat at Crime Scenes

Posted on March 17, 2016 by jchasenovelist

Originally posted on Author Jennifer Chase:
“There is no branch of detective science that is so important and so much neglected as the art of tracing footsteps”, simply stated by the fictional detective character, Sherlock Holmes from A Study in…

Posted in crime, Forensic | Tagged author, crime scene, criminologist, csi, emily stone, evidence, fingerprints, footprints, forensics, impression, investigation, jennifer chase, mystery, thriller, toolmarks, writing | Leave a comment

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with Film Actress Kim Poirier

Posted on March 14, 2016 by jchasenovelist

Originally posted on Author Jennifer Chase:
I have a real treat for readers and blog followers today. I cannot convey how excited I am that actress Kim Poirier is here to answer a few questions. It has been a huge…

Posted in Emily Stone Thrillers, Film | Tagged acting, acting role, action, book trailer, crime fiction, dark mind, ebooks, emily stone, film, jennifer chase, kim poirier, movies, serial killer, suspense, television, thriller, trailer | 1 Comment

4 of the World’s Most Reputable Police Forces

Posted on March 10, 2016 by jchasenovelist

Photo courtesy of prince2.ca. It is not easy to determine what makes a great police force. Is it raw statistics? Stellar community relations? Job satisfaction? Maybe it is a combination of those, and many other, factors. Regardless of how you … Continue reading →

Posted in crime, Police | Tagged cops, crime, jennifer chase, NYPD, police, police force, protect, public, royal canadian mounted police, safety, serve | 2 Comments

Is Crime Fiction Going to the Dogs?

Posted on March 7, 2016 by jchasenovelist

It’s no secret that I’m a dog lover. In fact, I cannot imagine my life without at least one canine buddy in my household. The toughest part of having a dog, or any pet for that matter, is that their … Continue reading →

Posted in K9, Writing | Tagged award winning, characters, crime fiction, Dark Pursuit, dog training, dogs, emily stone, jennifer chase, kindlebooks, love of dogs, novels, series, silent partner, suspense, writing | 1 Comment

GUEST POST: Understanding Mitochondrial DNA with D.P. Lyle

Posted on February 26, 2016 by jchasenovelist

I’m absolutely delighted to have D.P. Lyle on my blog today! He’s an amazing writer, doctor, and forensic expert. I had the honor and opportunity to serve with him on a panel at Bouchercon 2014 to talk about forensics and … Continue reading →