Tag Archives: compulsion

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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Getting to Know a Serial Killer Hunter EMILY STONE

Posted on August 8, 2013 by jchasenovelist

It’s been extremely difficult and even a little bit dangerous, but I’ve managed to track vigilante detective Emily Stone down to ask her a few questions.  It seems that she is always on a case and doesn’t want to be … Continue reading →

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DEAD BURN Now Available in Paperback

Posted on August 6, 2013 by jchasenovelist

“It’s a good day to live.” ~ EMILY STONE SYNOPSIS: Terrified California residents face the shocking dilemma of yet another serial killer roaming freely in their neighborhoods.  However, this time it is an evolving serial killer anomaly that relentlessly searches … 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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Gather Around and Discover the Impression Evidence at the Crime Scene

Posted on July 15, 2013 by jchasenovelist

“There is no branch of detective science that is so important and so much neglected as the art of tracing footsteps.” This was simply stated by the fictional detective character, Sherlock Holmes from A Study in Scarlet written in 1881. … Continue reading →

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UPDATES: A Special Announcement, Paperback Release, and Some Fun Freebies

Posted on July 3, 2013 by jchasenovelist

There are many things simmering in the fire lately.  As the clock ticks away, I’ve tried to stop that annoying second hand for just a while – but to no avail.  I’m deep into outlines for my next two books, … 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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