Author Archives: jchasenovelist

About jchasenovelist

Published thriller author, criminologist, and blogger.

UPDATES: A Special Announcement, Paperback Release, and Some Fun Freebies

Posted on July 3, 2013 by jchasenovelist

There are many things simmering in the fire lately. As the clock ticks away, I’ve tried to stop that annoying second hand for just a while – but to no avail. I’m deep into outlines for my next two books, … Continue reading →

FIRE Influences Plot and Characters

Posted on June 27, 2013 by jchasenovelist

As I was outlining my latest Emily Stone thriller, DEAD BURN, I realized that fire has played a pivotal role in many movies. Writing about fire and creating a fire scene sounds simple enough, but there’s so much more to … Continue reading →

Posted in Dead Burn, Writing | Tagged action dead burn, arsonist, backdraft, compulsion, crime thriller, dark mind, dead burn, emily stone series, fire, fire as main character, jennifer chase author, plot and characters, psychology of arson, thriller, writing a thriller | Leave a comment

BOOK REVIEW: ‘cognitively experience’ DEAD BURN

Posted on June 21, 2013 by jchasenovelist

A book review from A Secret Writer: DEAD BURN Release date: 23rd April 2013 Published by: Kindle Edition ASIN: B00CICE3YM ‘Dead Burn’, a new novel by Jennifer Chase, is one of those very special books that not long after starting … Continue reading →

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Taking a Lighter Approach at Everyday Life

Posted on June 14, 2013 by jchasenovelist

One of the most common questions I receive is about how I balance my work and everyday life with such dark and disturbing things. I immerse my days with crime scenes, graphic photographs depicting violent crimes, and I write about … Continue reading →

Posted in Dead Burn, Writing | Tagged crime fiction, dead burn, emily stone series, humor in writing, jennifer chase author and criminologist, lighter side of life, mr. potato head, mystery, new release dead burn, suspense, writing, writing a novel | 3 Comments

The Dark World of Sociopaths

Posted on June 7, 2013 by jchasenovelist

Sociopath or psychopath, so which is it? We often see these two descriptions interchangeable among mainstream news media and entertainment arenas. When I first began my study in criminology, I was initially confused by the terms and found that many … Continue reading →

Posted in Criminology, Dead Burn | Tagged award winning author and criminologist jennifer chase, compulsion, crime, crime thriller, dark mind, dead burn, emily stone series, lack of impulse control, new release dead burn, psychopaths, sociopaths, suspense, traits of psychopath | 1 Comment

Psychological Aspects of Arson Investigations

Posted on May 30, 2013 by jchasenovelist

I love research! I like to find special tidbits of information that will add to a story. I won’t bore you with a ton of details, but I’d like to share some interesting research snippets. You can check out the … Continue reading →

Posted in Criminology, Dead Burn | Tagged arson investigations, award winning author jennifer chase, crime thriller, dead burn, emily stone series, forensic investigation, jennifer chase author, mystery, police procedural, suspense, thriller, writing a crime thriller, writing a novel | Leave a comment

Serial Killers Who Prefer a Partner in Crime

Posted on May 22, 2013 by jchasenovelist

From all my studies in forensics and criminology, my primary interest is in serial crime – specifically serial murder. One of the most interesting aspects in what we know today about serial killers is that there have been many killing … Continue reading →