Category Archives: Compulsion

A Character Powerful Enough to Drive a Series

Posted on February 8, 2014 by jchasenovelist

When I first decided to write a full-length novel, I did not initially plan to write a series. I had a different serial killer story idea with a strong female protagonist, and I wanted to write about it. It was … Continue reading →

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The Story Begins…

Posted on August 26, 2013 by jchasenovelist

The EMILY STONE SERIES wasn’t something that I initially planned in the beginning – at least not consciously anyway. In fact, I was planning on some spinoff stories with some of the other characters. I guess it’s safe to say … Continue reading →

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Which Writing Tense Would You Choose?

Posted on June 22, 2012 by jchasenovelist

Writing a novel in past or present tense makes some people crazy. It seems when you stray from the standard mainstream way of novel writing, it causes an unsettling raucous among the people. Is there a wrong tense to write … Continue reading →

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Fan or Stalker?

Posted on December 9, 2011 by jchasenovelist

I’ve decided to lighten things up a bit from murders, serial killers, and the deepest recesses of the criminal mind to tell you about another disturbing tale a little closer to home. I’ve had a “real life” stalker before, in … Continue reading →

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Looking for a Good Overview of Forensic Psychology?

Posted on October 26, 2011 by jchasenovelist

It’s fun when I encounter an article and as I’m reading it, I think, “Yes! This explains perfectly why I have such a passion for my chosen field!” I never cease to be fascinated by the world of forensic psychology. … Continue reading →

Posted in Compulsion, Criminology, Dead Game | Tagged author jennifer chase, crime fiction, criminology, emily stone series, forensic psychology, thrillers | 3 Comments

Trudging Through the Gauntlet to Finish a Novel

Posted on October 17, 2011 by jchasenovelist

I’m surviving the novel gauntlet! Falling down every once in a while! Patience, hard work, and a lot of humor helps me to get through the writing and editing part of my current Emily Stone novel Dark Mind. Writing entails … Continue reading →

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What Scares You?

Posted on October 10, 2011 by jchasenovelist

I enjoyed scary movies growing up, basically anything with a tormented monster intent on revenge or some crazed guy wielding an ax. I was one of those fearless little kids never afraid of the dark. I had to be because … Continue reading →