Category Archives: Writing

What is Your Personality Type?

Posted on September 11, 2013 by jchasenovelist

I don’t think anyone has not heard someone described as a Type A Personality in movies, a family member, or someone you work with on a regular basis.  Okay, I’m not immune to this personality type label.  I admit it, … Continue reading →

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Think Like a Crime Scene Detective

Posted on August 29, 2013 by jchasenovelist

There is a big division in the aptly labeled type of writer called plotter or pantser when it comes to writing a novel.  I make no bones about it, I’m a plotter.  Yep, I admit it.  I outline my stories, … Continue reading →

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Gunshot Residue Creates an Impression

Posted on August 13, 2013 by jchasenovelist

Gunshot residue or GSR is an important component to any homicide crime scene involving the discharge of a firearm.  It tells a story.  The big question is how accurate is the story and is it retold correctly.  As they say, … Continue reading →

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Choose Your Words Carefully

Posted on July 30, 2013 by jchasenovelist

When you’re writing about a special moment in a novel, such as a harrowing escape or a tender love scene, do you write whatever moods strikes you or do you choose your words carefully?  In other words, do you wrangler … Continue reading →

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FIRE Influences Plot and Characters

Posted on June 27, 2013 by jchasenovelist

As I was outlining my latest Emily Stone thriller, DEAD BURN, I realized that fire has played a pivotal role in many movies.  Writing about fire and creating a fire scene sounds simple enough, but there’s so much more to … Continue reading →

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Taking a Lighter Approach at Everyday Life

Posted on June 14, 2013 by jchasenovelist

One of the most common questions I receive is about how I balance my work and everyday life with such dark and disturbing things.  I immerse my days with crime scenes, graphic photographs depicting violent crimes, and I write about … Continue reading →

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Inspirational Photo Tour: Stepping into the Scene of the Crime in DEAD GAME

Posted on May 18, 2013 by jchasenovelist

DEAD GAME is the second book in the EMILY STONE THRILLER SERIES.  It revolves around a high-tech serial killer that hunts for his victims through an interactive video spy game.  There were many photo inspirations that helped me to write … Continue reading →

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