Category Archives: Writing

Silent Partner Took Home the Silver!

Posted on August 31, 2011 by jchasenovelist

I’m very honored that SILENT PARTNER won the 2011 SILVER AWARD for BEST in SUSPENSE at Reader’s Favorite.  Thank you!  Congratulations to all winning authors! This story was a very special project and close to my heart. Here’s a recent … Continue reading →

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How Many Characters Do You Kill in a Thriller Novel?

Posted on August 31, 2011 by jchasenovelist

I’ve had this question posed to me recently and I actually had to stop and really think about it.  How many characters are too many to kill off in a thriller novel?  Is there a minimum number of murders to a … Continue reading →

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How Important are Character Names?

Posted on August 26, 2011 by jchasenovelist

Names are interesting because there is a history to them and how they have evolved over the years.  Some names are newer than others like Haley, Riley, Tanner, and Hunter compared to Mary, Emily, John, and David. I find that … 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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Photography Sunday — Inspirations

Posted on August 14, 2011 by jchasenovelist

One of the most common questions that writers get asked is where do we get our inspiration.  For me, I find writing inspiration from everything around me and not just the obvious. My last trip to Kauai (photo above) was so inspirational … Continue reading →

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The Real Story Behind the Novel…

Posted on August 12, 2011 by jchasenovelist

It’s interesting how we can see things more clearly when we look back at events, how it shapes the present and even the future.  Here’s the real story behind my recent thriller novel Silent Partner.  Sometime during 2002, I had … Continue reading →

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Change the Perspective of Your Characters

Posted on August 6, 2011 by jchasenovelist

When I began developing my characters for my Emily Stone Series, I found it quite helpful to outline the main characters from various perspectives.  Sometimes with recurring characters, a scene might become flat and you’re not sure why.  When you … Continue reading →

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