Category Archives: Dark Mind

Inspiration for Crime Thrillers Found in Beautiful Places

Posted on March 13, 2012 by jchasenovelist

You would think that inspiration for writing crime thrillers would come from the blaring news headlines, horrific true crime accounts, and a wild imagination, but the storyline puzzle pieces can come from anywhere and at any time. Many times, it’s … Continue reading →

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What’s Happening?

Posted on March 2, 2012 by jchasenovelist

It seems that it’s that time of year for writing and the time is flying by with a vengeance.  I’m working hard on my next Emily Stone Thriller!  I wanted to let you know a few things that are going … Continue reading →

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Take a Bite out of Research!

Posted on February 27, 2012 by jchasenovelist

Research doesn’t have to be like a rabid animal trying to take a bite out of your backside.  Make peace with it; in fact, make best friends with it. Research is Phase Two of my outlining stage.  I consider myself … Continue reading →

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Would Your Hometown Be a Good Host for a Thrilling Storyline?

Posted on February 22, 2012 by jchasenovelist

More prominently than in any of my previous novels, the physical environment I depict in Dark Mind plays a pivotal role in the development of the story.  Set on the Hawaiian island of Kauai, the book offers the stark contrast … Continue reading →

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Dark Mind Excerpt – Cornered and Pushed to the Limit

Posted on February 18, 2012 by jchasenovelist

Reader Note: This is an excerpt from chapter three of DARK MIND.  It is not a story spoiler.  Emily Stone must decide how she will get out of her dangerous situation deep in the jungle of Kauai. Two tattered wicker … Continue reading →

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5 Questions for Vigilante Detective Emily Stone

Posted on February 15, 2012 by jchasenovelist

I receive many questions about the heroine in my Emily Stone Thriller Series.  I thought it might be fun to ask her a few questions.  She was my inspiration and creation after a personal experience with a real psychopath.  But … Continue reading →

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Brave Georgia Girl Fights Off Would-Be Abductor

Posted on February 11, 2012 by jchasenovelist

My latest novel, Dark Mind, opens with the depiction of a girl who has been abducted and taken far from home as part of an international child sex trade operation.  As scary as that fictional account may be, real stories … Continue reading →

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