Tag Archives: crime fiction

The Missing Link in Psychopaths

Posted on August 15, 2011 by jchasenovelist

We know that psychopaths lack remorse, empathy, ethics, and a conscience.  They lie with absolute clarity for whatever appeases them and their lifestyle. They are almost like an unscrupulous chameleon showing their mask of normalcy for most of the world … Continue reading →

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Photography Sunday — Inspirations

Posted on August 14, 2011 by jchasenovelist

One of the most common questions that writers get asked is where do we get our inspiration.  For me, I find writing inspiration from everything around me and not just the obvious. My last trip to Kauai (photo above) was so inspirational … Continue reading →

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The Real Story Behind the Novel…

Posted on August 12, 2011 by jchasenovelist

It’s interesting how we can see things more clearly when we look back at events, how it shapes the present and even the future.  Here’s the real story behind my recent thriller novel Silent Partner.  Sometime during 2002, I had … Continue reading →

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What Do Crime Scenes Tell Us?

Posted on August 8, 2011 by jchasenovelist

Understanding and interpreting a crime scene is much like a three-dimensional puzzle, generally with more questions than answers.  However, the exigent circumstances are that the investigator needs to come up with some answers immediately and hopefully the name and whereabouts … Continue reading →

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Following the Clues of Forensic Anthropology

Posted on August 1, 2011 by jchasenovelist

One of the more interesting aspects of forensic science, at least for me, is the study of forensic anthropology.  It entails the analysis of human skeletal remains that is within the context of a legal investigation.  During my academic studies, … Continue reading →

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Photography Sunday — Novel Inspired

Posted on July 31, 2011 by jchasenovelist

I love photography and I find it actually inspires storylines or specific scenes for a novel.  It’s a great way for me to change my perspective of work and to give myself a break. I went back through some of … Continue reading →

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Man Lives with Decomposing Body of Girlfriend

Posted on July 30, 2011 by jchasenovelist

With all of the technological advancements that enter the field of forensics and assist members of law enforcement in bringing criminals to justice, it’s hard to imagine anyone will ever develop an instrument that can explain fully the psychology behind … Continue reading →

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