Tag Archives: author jennifer chase

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 →

Posted in Dark Mind, Writing | Tagged author jennifer chase, crime thriller, dark mind, emily stone series, kauai, writing inspirations | 6 Comments

Where Have the Children Gone?

Posted on March 8, 2012 by jchasenovelist

My friend, journalist and awesome blog talk radio host of Cubanarama Missing N America and Cold Cases Marta Sosa wrote this beautiful poem last year for a cold case show. I wanted to share this with you. Thank you Marta. … Continue reading →

Posted in crime | Tagged author jennifer chase, crime thriller, cubanarama, dark mind, missing children, national center for missing and expoited children | 2 Comments

Second Campaigner Challenge 2012 – More Flash Fiction Fun

Posted on March 6, 2012 by jchasenovelist

I have found that when presented with a writing challenge it forces me to use different perspectives and to take a writers jump into unfamiliar territories. I usually write in the crime and thriller genres, but I enjoy exploring other … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing | Tagged author jennifer chase, crime fiction, dark mind, flash fiction, fourth writers platform building campaign, rachel harrie, second campaign challenge, writing | 14 Comments

Jeffrey Dahmer’s High School Years Depicted in New Graphic Novel

Posted on February 29, 2012 by jchasenovelist

Forensic psychologists are in the business of studying, among many other factors, the childhoods of our most notorious criminals. How does someone’s past predict or play a role in the horrible pain they inflict upon others later in life? Volumes … Continue reading →

Posted in Serial Killers | Tagged author jennifer chase, criminal mind, criminologist, dark mind, jeffrey dahmer, my friend dahmer, serial killer | 8 Comments

Hell’s Belle – The Matronly Face of a Brutal Serial Killer?

Posted on February 24, 2012 by jchasenovelist

Interestingly, we have a difficult time wrapping our minds around the fact that there have been “female” serial killers throughout history. Many times these fiendish femme fetales have had a different approach to offing their unsuspecting victims such as with … Continue reading →

Posted in Serial Killers | Tagged author jennifer chase, belle gunness, crime, dark mind, female serial killers, indiana, ray lamphere, serial killers | 11 Comments

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 →

Posted in Dark Mind, Writing | Tagged author jennifer chase, crime fiction, dark mind, gorgeous beaches, settings, thriller novel, writing | 10 Comments

First Campaigner Challenge 2012 – Flash Fiction “Mind’s Eye”

Posted on February 20, 2012 by jchasenovelist

I am so excited! I’ve never participated in this type of writers’ campaign challenge before AND I’ve never written flash fiction. What a newbie I am! Woohoo! Bring it on! I’m participating in the 4th Writers’ Building Campaign with Rachael … Continue reading →