Category Archives: Writing

What Advice Would Police Woman Give Emily Stone Today?

Posted on November 16, 2011 by jchasenovelist

She was an undercover cop in the Criminal Conspiracy Unit of the LAPD (no such unit as far as I know) busting rapists, murderers, and drug dealers.  Smart.  Sexy.  Competent.  The cop drama Police Woman starred Angie Dickinson as Sergeant … Continue reading →

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Take a Timeout From a Stressful World

Posted on November 7, 2011 by jchasenovelist

Finishing up final edits for my new book Dark Mind from my Emily Stone Series and balancing everyday activities has made life a little stressful.  I’ve found, more than ever, how important it is to take a break during my day or … Continue reading →

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Out & About Magazine — November 2011

Posted on November 5, 2011 by jchasenovelist

Out & About Magazine has hit the stands!  It’s a wonderful magazine filled with articles about restaurants, food, theater, entertainment and books.  You can view it online: pdf or digital version. Check out the latest book review of American Assassin by Vince Flynn … Continue reading →

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Dark Mind — An Emily Stone Thriller (Coming Soon)

Posted on October 31, 2011 by jchasenovelist

Emily Stone is hot on the trail of an abducted child and the clues take her to the beautiful island paradise of Kauai.  It doesn’t take long for her to get thrown into the middle of murder, mayhem, and conspiracies.  A serial … Continue reading →

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7 X 7 Link Award

Posted on October 28, 2011 by jchasenovelist

I was so surprised when I received this blog award.  I’m not shy in saying how excited I am!  Woohoo! My blog award was presented to me by Mary Kate Leahy.  Thank you so much!  She’s very cool and has … Continue reading →

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Inspiration for the Opening Fog Sequence of Dead Game

Posted on October 24, 2011 by jchasenovelist

One of my favorite ways to take a break from writing is to go the beach.  It doesn’t matter the time of the year because the subtle seasonal changes make the coastline almost a magical place for me.  I actually … Continue reading →

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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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