Tag Archives: crime fiction

These Shoplifters Take Requests

Posted on December 10, 2012 by jchasenovelist

As a criminology academic, I love learning about new ways that criminals are using technology to commit their illegal deeds and, concerning more noble pursuits, how law enforcement is using some of these same advances to bring the criminals to … Continue reading →

Posted in crime | Tagged communications, crime, crime fiction, dark mind, dead game, emily stone thrillers, high-tech crime, jennifer chase author, mystery, requests for shoplifting, shop lifting, stolen goods | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in Writing | Tagged award winning dark mind, compulsion, crime fiction, dead game, emily stone thrillers, forensic, how to write a novel, jennifer chase author, mystery, redundant words, strengthening sentences, word wrangler, writing | 2 Comments

Do We Judge the Victims?

Posted on November 28, 2012 by jchasenovelist

Violent crimes are sad no matter the victim, but perhaps the stories are even more disheartening when the victims are those who are deemed to be the most vulnerable, like young children, or perhaps considered most on the fringes of … Continue reading →

Posted in crime | Tagged crime, crime fiction, criminal mind, criminology, emily stone thrillers, first degree murder, jennifer chase author, prostitution, public safety, victimology, violent crimes | Leave a comment

Fast-Paced Action with Serial Killers

Posted on November 26, 2012 by jchasenovelist

Recently, I did an interview with Indie Author Land. What make’s Emily Stone tick? How do I balance my research and educational background with creating fiction? What’s more difficult editing or promotion? Find out! *** Tell us about Dark Mind. … Continue reading →

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Looking for Novel Clues Can Sometimes Find Hidden Treasure

Posted on November 19, 2012 by jchasenovelist

A little over a week ago, I made myself take a break to have a wonderful breakfast at the harbor (it was awesome) with my husband and we browsed a few stores afterward. Even with the e-book revolution, I still … Continue reading →

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Sister’s DNA Solves Missing Persons Case After 37 Years

Posted on November 10, 2012 by jchasenovelist

The men and women of our nation’s police departments are amazing public servants who work passionately to seek justice for the criminals in our society and their victims. I am sure that every violent crime that goes unsolved and every … Continue reading →

Posted in crime, Forensic | Tagged award winning dark mind, cold cases, compulsion, crime fiction, crime scene, dark mind, DNA, forensic technology, jennifer chase author, jennifer chase criminologist, missing persons, mitochondrial DNA, mystery, sisters love, suspense, thriller | 3 Comments

What’s This I Hear About Type A Personalities?

Posted on October 29, 2012 by jchasenovelist

I don’t think anyone has not heard someone described as a Type A Personality in movies, a family member, or someone you work with on a regular basis. Okay, I’m not immune to this personality type label. I admit it, … Continue reading →