Tag Archives: background

No Bones about Writing Bad Guys

Originally posted on Author Jennifer Chase:
When I outline bad guys for my novels, it often reads like a police rap sheet and a psychological profile.  I can’t overstate the effectiveness for research and outlining in fiction writing.  There’s always…

Posted in crime, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Discovering the Background of a Child Killer

Whenever we see a news story about an act of violence against a child, one of our first thoughts is to wonder what could be going on inside the mind of a person who would harm one of the most … Continue reading

Posted in crime, Criminology | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment