Tag Archives: crime thriller

When It’s Time to Dream…

Posted on September 10, 2012 by jchasenovelist

One of the most common questions I have received lately has to do with writing serial killer scenes. Is it difficult to write these types of scenes? Well the simple answer is yes, it can be very difficult. It can … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing | Tagged beach, crime thriller, criminal mind, dark mind, emily stone series, forensic mystery, jennifer chase author, meditation, mystery, outlining a novel, relaxation, suspense, taking time to relax, writing a novel | 4 Comments

Vigilante Detective Emily Stone Wins Bronze

Posted on September 3, 2012 by jchasenovelist

I received some very exciting news on Saturday that Dark Mind received a 2012 Bronze Award for Action at Readers Favorite. I’m very honored to be a part of such an amazing group of authors. Thank you to all of … Continue reading →

Posted in Dark Mind, Writing | Tagged bronze award winner dark mind, crime thriller, dark mind, emily stone series, forensic mystery, jennifer chase author, mystery, readers favorite, readers favorite awards, suspense | 6 Comments

Felonies on Facebook

Posted on September 1, 2012 by jchasenovelist

Maybe you like to use Facebook to reconnect with friends you haven’t seen since you graduated from high school twenty years ago. Who needs a reunion in the school gymnasium when you can catch up virtually every day? Or, perhaps … Continue reading →

Posted in crime, Dead Game | Tagged award winning dead game, crime, crime thriller, dead game, emily stone series, facebook, forensic mystery, high tech, jennifer chase author, mystery, serial killers, solving crime, solving crime with social media, thriller | 7 Comments

Take a Walk Through a Body Farm

Posted on August 30, 2012 by jchasenovelist

Today’s post is not for the squeamish or faint of heart. I find the scientific research into decomposition fascinating. I originally posted this article more than a year ago and have received so many comments and questions about it, so I … Continue reading →

Posted in Forensic | Tagged body farm, chain of events of a crime, crime, crime scene investigation, crime thriller, dark mind, decomposing body, decomposition process, emily stone series, forensics, how to write a novel, jennifer chase author, writing research | 15 Comments

New Jersey Man May Have Held Girlfriend Prisoner for a Decade

Posted on August 25, 2012 by jchasenovelist

In the series of novels I’ve written that feature vigilante detective Emily Stone, my bold protagonist goes after all kinds of criminals, but has a particular eye for those who abuse women and children. She has no patience for pedophiles … Continue reading →

Posted in crime, Criminology | Tagged crime, crime and punishment, crime scene, crime thriller, criminal psychology, emily stone series, hostage, jennifer chase author, new jersey | 1 Comment

Mark David Chapman Seeks Parole for the Seventh Time

Posted on August 18, 2012 by jchasenovelist

I suppose there are some of you reading this blog who are too young to remember the events of December 8, 1980. Even so, I know that many people who perhaps were not born then but have come to discover … Continue reading →

Posted in crime | Tagged crime, crime thriller, dark mind, jennifer chase author, john lennon, life in prison, mark david chapman, murder, new department of corrections, parole, parole hearing, police, the beatles | 3 Comments

Psychological Terror and the Movie Villain

Posted on August 8, 2012 by jchasenovelist

As we approach the end of the summer movie season, I’ve had some thoughts about what makes a classic on-screen villain. I’ve often heard interviews with actors who say that the bad guy is the most fun to play, and … Continue reading →