Author Archives: jchasenovelist

About jchasenovelist

Published thriller author, criminologist, and blogger.

FACT or FICTION: Forensics and Crime Scene Investigation Portrayed in Entertainment

Posted on November 28, 2015 by jchasenovelist

(article originally posted on CrimeFictionBook.com 11/19/2015) If you’re not already reading crime writer/criminologist Jennifer Chase’s blog and Emily Stone series of novels, you’re missing out. In addition to those great reads, Chase cranks out posts on her website worthy of a … Continue reading →

Posted in Criminology, Forensic | Tagged award winning, budget, cops, crime, crime labs, Dark Pursuit, dead game, DNA, emily stone, entertainment, fiction, forensic, jennifer chase, science, serial killers, series, thriller, training | Leave a comment

The Elusive Criminal: Unsolved Horrific Crimes

Posted on November 14, 2015 by jchasenovelist

Every great detective has a catalogue of solved crimes. Moments that made them proud to be cops. But, for most, the cases that are burned into their psyches, are the unsolved ones. These unsolved crimes not only haunt the dedicated … Continue reading →

Posted in crime, Criminology | Tagged award winning, books, california, cold cases, compulsion, crime, dark mind, emily stone, investigation, jack the stripper, jennifer chase, killer, kindle, london, murder, mystery, police, sierra nevada, suspect, the axe man, unsolved, victims | 1 Comment

Do Movies Influence Novels?

Posted on November 6, 2015 by jchasenovelist

I love movies. I have always enjoyed all genres of movies – especially mysteries, suspense and thrillers. Oh, and cop thrillers of course. I’ve often wondered if my movie enthusiasm has helped to shape my writing style and subject matter … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing | Tagged action, award winning, books, brainstorming, cops, film, film inspiring books, inspiration, jennifer chase, movies, mystery, novels, scene, setting, storyline, suspense, thriller, visual, writing | 4 Comments

Gruesome Mysteries: Forensics Cracks the Case

Posted on October 23, 2015 by jchasenovelist

Photo courtesy of fineartamerica.com For many of us, the area in which we live is filled with relative peace and tranquility. But, sometimes, a gruesome and brutal crime will occur in our community. And then suddenly, that harmony is turned … Continue reading →

Posted in Forensic | Tagged accidental, cold case, compulsion, crime fiction, crime scene, DNA, emily stone series, evidence, fingerprint, forensics, investigation, jennifer chase, murder, mystery, serial killers, thriller | Leave a comment

Voice your Opinion: I Want to Hear From You

Posted on October 18, 2015 by jchasenovelist

I have enjoyed hearing from so many readers and fans in emails, tweets, and private messages on Facebook. Thank you so much for contacting me. Now here is your chance! I would love to hear your opinion of what interests … Continue reading →

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OCTOBER SCARE: 31 Things that Scare Me

Posted on October 17, 2015 by jchasenovelist

It’s the scariest month of the year and I thought I’d keep up with the yearly tradition and post what actually scares a criminologist and crime fiction author. Most scary things stay the same, but sometimes I add new ones … Continue reading →

Posted in Emily Stone Thrillers | Tagged author, award winning, books, compulsion, criminologist, dark mind, emily stone, fright, Halloween, jennifer chase, kindle, murder, october, psychology, scary, series, thrillers, what scares me | 8 Comments

Disturbing Movies that Use Psychology to Create Fear

Posted on October 14, 2015 by jchasenovelist

As the weather begins to turn cooler and the official start of autumn has begun, maybe you are thinking about curling up on the couch with a scary movie as darkness falls. For me, the most frightening movies are not … Continue reading →