Category Archives: Writing

Is There any Truth to those Things that go Bump in the Night?

Posted on January 14, 2013 by jchasenovelist

I’ve always been drawn to scary movies and books. I enjoy sitting in the dark and watching one of the scariest movies I can find. I’m not exactly sure why, but only to say that it’s fun to be scared … Continue reading →

Readers Have Spoken Loud and Clear – Top Blog Posts of 2012

Posted on January 3, 2013 by jchasenovelist

Thank you to everyone who has visited and subscribed to my blog – it doesn’t go unappreciated. When I first decided to create a blog, I was apprehensive at first. Well let’s get serious, I was terrified. I thought I’d … Continue reading →

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Take a Thrilling Leap into the Unknown and Celebrate!

Posted on December 31, 2012 by jchasenovelist

This is about the time that we take a good look at what we have done, what we want to do, make some plans or resolutions, and then we make a few changes for a brand new year. It is … Continue reading →

Posted in Dark Mind, Writing | Tagged 2013, compulsion, crime thriller, dark mind, dead burn, dead game, jennifer chase author, new year, suspense, writing, writing a novel, writing resolutions | 3 Comments

The Next Big Thing — Dead Burn

Posted on December 19, 2012 by jchasenovelist

Thanks to a fellow author friend Carolyn Arnold for tagging me in this fun blog feature for new or in-the-works novels. Here are a quick ten questions about my latest book Dead Burn, which will be released early 2013. 1. … Continue reading →

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Are You a Word Wrangler or a Sentence Slinger?

Posted on December 8, 2012 by jchasenovelist

We have an amazing language with an abundance of words. In fact, people who learn English as a second language often comment that was have so many words to learn and some have several meanings and spellings to certain ones. … Continue reading →

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Don’t Forget to Tread Lightly

Posted on December 1, 2012 by jchasenovelist

Impression evidence is the most common type of evidence found at any crime scene, whether the primary or secondary scenes, and it includes fingerprints, footprints, and tire marks. It’s one of the most interesting physical parts of a crime scene … Continue reading →

Posted in Forensic, Writing | Tagged award winning dark mind, compulsion, crime scene evidence, crime thriller, emily stone thriller series, footprints, footwear evidence, forensics, jennifer chase author, mystery, police procedural, suspense, tire tracks | 4 Comments

Thanksgiving Blessings

Posted on November 22, 2012 by jchasenovelist

This is the time of year when we reflect on what has transpired in our lives from the entire year. Take this time to appreciate and grow. I feel truly thankful for friends and family, for both challenges and celebrations, … Continue reading →