Tag Archives: crime fiction

Identify this Tree and WIN a FREE e-Copy of DARK MIND!

Posted on April 17, 2012 by jchasenovelist

I often spend my off time taking photographs around the incredible California outdoors.  Recently, I visited a mission, saw this fantastic tree, and took several photos.  I settled on this image but… Now, I need your help… Here is your … Continue reading →

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Boosting Creativity for Writing Crime Thrillers

Posted on April 9, 2012 by jchasenovelist

I thought I’d lighten things up today with a break from crime scenes, serial killers, fiction thrillers, and forensic breakthroughs.  I love to share all of this information.  I forget sometimes that I find all of these things fascinating and … Continue reading →

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What Does Catawampus Have to do with a Crime Thriller?

Posted on March 26, 2012 by jchasenovelist

I’ve received many wonderful reviews for my latest crime thriller Dark Mind and a few comments about one of the scenes in the beginning of the book.  In Chapter Three, my heroine has a physical confrontation with a couple of … Continue reading →

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Uncovering Tough Clues in Investigations – Examining the Digits

Posted on March 23, 2012 by jchasenovelist

There are forensic scientists discovering and applying new scientific techniques to help solve new cases and uncovering clues in cold cases.  Since fingerprints are the most fragile pieces of evidence in a criminal investigation and are the most important to … Continue reading →

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Second Campaigner Challenge 2012 – More Flash Fiction Fun

Posted on March 6, 2012 by jchasenovelist

I have found that when presented with a writing challenge it forces me to use different perspectives and to take a writers jump into unfamiliar territories.  I usually write in the crime and thriller genres, but I enjoy exploring other … Continue reading →

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Would Your Hometown Be a Good Host for a Thrilling Storyline?

Posted on February 22, 2012 by jchasenovelist

More prominently than in any of my previous novels, the physical environment I depict in Dark Mind plays a pivotal role in the development of the story.  Set on the Hawaiian island of Kauai, the book offers the stark contrast … Continue reading →

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Revved up and Writing to Go!

Posted on February 8, 2012 by jchasenovelist

There is nothing more exciting for a writer as when it’s time again to embark upon that novel journey.  I’ve been letting the writing juices simmer a bit before jumping into my new book, but now I’m rearing to go.  … Continue reading →

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