Category Archives: Compulsion

Celebrate the Scariest Month with a FREE Kindle Copy of COMPULSION

Posted on October 7, 2011 by jchasenovelist

I love October!  It’s fall and the holidays are just around the corner.  It’s also a perfect time to read a thriller.    Compulsion When Serial Killers Terrorize a California Beach Community, One Woman Stands in Their Way  Emily Stone doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Looking for a Thrilling Read?

Posted on September 4, 2011 by jchasenovelist

SILENT PARTNER WINNER: 2011 Suspense, Readers Favorite, Silver Award FINALIST: 2011 Thriller, Readers Favorite One Cop, One Serial Killer, One Witness Northern California’s elite Police K9 Units arrive at an abandoned warehouse after a high-speed chase and apprehend two killers … Continue reading →

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New Mexico Offers Compelling Story of One Man Who Decided to Get Involved

Posted on August 20, 2011 by jchasenovelist

If you saw a young girl get kidnapped right before your very eyes, would you have the mental focus and the courage to get involved?  Or, would there be that moment of shock and absolute terror followed by a feeling … Continue reading →

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How Much Research is Essential for a Crime Thriller?

Posted on August 19, 2011 by jchasenovelist

I love to conduct research.  This can be a thorn in a writer’s side, but I really enjoy this part of the creative process.  Just think about it… you learn something new every time you research.  You can actually learn a … Continue reading →

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My Personal Stab at Research

Posted on July 21, 2011 by jchasenovelist

One of the things I stress about writing a novel is you must do your research.  It doesn’t matter if you’re writing fiction or non-fiction because research should be mandatory.  I actually love research.  You get to learn something brand … Continue reading →

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Serial Killers – Evil Killing Partners in Crime

Posted on July 18, 2011 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 →

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Magical Powers or Wishful Thinking?

Posted on July 14, 2011 by jchasenovelist

I’ve never considered myself a true gardener, but rather more of a hit or miss hobbyist of the great outdoors.  I love to have plants blooming year round if at all possible, which can be possible here in California.  Basically, … Continue reading →

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