Tag Archives: crime fiction

No Bones about Writing Bad Guys

Posted on August 20, 2012 by jchasenovelist

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 those little pieces of nuggets that … Continue reading →

Posted in Dark Mind, Writing | Tagged award winning author jennifer chase, characters, creating a bad guy, crime fiction, dark mind, dead game, emily stone series, fiction writing, jennifer chase author, mystery, suspense, thriller, writing a novel | 13 Comments

What Intrigues You about Psychopaths, Pathological Liars and Scam Artists?

Posted on July 31, 2012 by jchasenovelist

We live in a world where there are all kinds of people and that’s what makes life exciting and interesting. With all of the wonderful types of people out in the world that we’ve met throughout our own experiences, some … Continue reading →

Posted in Criminology | Tagged award winning author and criminologist jennifer chase, compulsion, crime fiction, crime thriller, dark mind, emily stone series, first watch, pathological liars, psychopath, psychopathic behavior, scam artist, society | 10 Comments

“A” is for Forensics?

Posted on July 19, 2012 by jchasenovelist

While conducting research for my current novel DEAD BURN, I realized that there are some very interesting forensic facts that may or may not be widely known to most people. I have physical notebooks and online file folders filled with … Continue reading →

Posted in Forensic, Writing | Tagged abo blood groups, accidental characteristics, adipocere, algor mortis, author jennifer chase, crime fiction, dark mind, emily ston series, forensics, novel research | 14 Comments

Police Search for Dog Abusers in Philadelphia

Posted on July 9, 2012 by jchasenovelist

In my series of novels featuring vigilante detective Emily Stone, my protagonist sets her sights on predators in her community, such as pedophiles and murderers. She uses her acute instinct, her knowledge of technology, and her personal courage to track … Continue reading →

Posted in crime, Dark Mind, K9 | Tagged animal cruelty, compulsion, crime fiction, current-events, dark mind, dog abusers, emily stone series, horrible acts, jennifer chase author, mystery, pennsylvania society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, philadelphia, suspense, thriller | 4 Comments

Women Have Contributed to Law Enforcement for More than a Century

Posted on June 27, 2012 by jchasenovelist

In my crime fiction Emily Stone Thriller Series, the main character is an ex-police officer where she had to go toe to toe with a male dominated profession. Certain situations (don’t want to give away any spoilers) dictated that she … Continue reading →

Posted in Dark Mind, Police | Tagged cops, crime fiction, edmond locard, emily stone thriller series, female police officer, francois vidocq, homicide detective, jennifer chase author, LAPD, Lola Baldwin, NYPD, suspense, thriller, vidocq society, women in law enforcment | 8 Comments

Heating up with Arson Investigations

Posted on June 18, 2012 by jchasenovelist

I’ve been immersed with various aspects of forensic research and writing my next Emily Stone Thriller – Dead Burn. Some writers find research tedious, boring, and even burdensome. I love research! I like to find special tidbits of information that … Continue reading →

Posted in Criminology, Forensic | Tagged arson, arson investigation, behavioral evidence, california department of justice, crime fiction, crime thriller, dark mind, dead burn, emily stone series, forensics, jennifer chase author, thriller, victimology | 1 Comment

Sundaes All Around!

Posted on June 9, 2012 by jchasenovelist

It’s so easy to get caught up in our days with work, home, chores, families, and squeezing in some fun time if you can. I’ve been so focused on my next book and I have been deep into research and … Continue reading →