Tag Archives: award winning author

Crime Mapping and Law Enforcement — Putting the Pieces Together

Posted on June 11, 2011 by jchasenovelist

A complex and growing problem among our civilized society has been the cause and effect of crime. Three basic issues have been addressed and debated: how to prevent crime, how to combat crime, and how to punish for the criminal … Continue reading →

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Writing as a Lone Wolf or Being a Part of the Pack

Posted on May 13, 2011 by jchasenovelist

As a writer, you have many options to consider besides what and how you’re going to write. You can join a writing group, take a class, network with other writers online, bounce ideas off of your best friend, but ultimately … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing | Tagged award winning author, compulsion, crime fiction, criminologist, dead game, goals, writing | 1 Comment

Can Brain Scans Really Show Specific Abnormalities in Psychopaths?

Posted on April 30, 2011 by jchasenovelist

It has been stated in the medical and psychological arenas that psychopaths are typically considered as untreatable. The immense challenges of treating these types of individuals are next to impossible based on their ability to manipulate and con their way … Continue reading →

Posted in Criminology, Forensic | Tagged author jennifer chase, award winning author, brain scan, forensic, hare psychopathy check list, psychopaths | 3 Comments

Break Out of Writer’s Block or Stubborn Procrastination

Posted on April 25, 2011 by jchasenovelist

We’ve all been there. I’ve never really experienced writer’s block, but procrastination isn’t far away for me on some of my writing days. At times, it’s difficult to stay focused on my story because my mind wanders to other things … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing | Tagged author jennifer chase, award winning author, criminologist, emily stone series, writing | Leave a comment

Life on the Beat as a K9 Officer

Posted on April 23, 2011 by jchasenovelist

As I researched the inner workings of K9 units for my latest novel Silent Partner, I realized that every police K9 officer I met (both active duty and retired) couldn’t express enough how rewarding the job was for them. I … Continue reading →

Posted in K9, Writing | Tagged author jennifer chase, award winning author, jack, keno, serial killers, silent partner, thriller | 2 Comments

Psychological Triggers and Obsessions of the Serial Killer Mind

Posted on April 22, 2011 by jchasenovelist

“We’ve all got the power in our hands to kill, but most people are afraid to use it. The ones who aren’t afraid control life itself.” –Richard Ramirez (The Night Stalker, Los Angeles, CA) We hear about serial killers crossing … Continue reading →

Posted in Serial Killers | Tagged author jennifer chase, award winning author, criminology, psychology, serial killer, triggers | 4 Comments

Basic Novel Outline Guidelines

Posted on December 17, 2010 by jchasenovelist

Two of the most popular questions about writing novels I hear… How long does it take to write a novel and do you outline? Both are great questions, but answers vary from writer to writer. An average timeframe for writing … Continue reading →