Tag Archives: crime thriller

Can You Tell a Lie and Not Get Caught?

Posted on July 23, 2013 by jchasenovelist

Years ago, I had an interview with a police department for a forensic position.  I had already been fingerprinted, interviewed by the supervisor, had an in-depth background meeting with the background investigators trying to catch me in a lie from … Continue reading →

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COLLATERAL DAMAGE Excerpt Blog Tour with Frederick Lee Brooke

Posted on July 18, 2013 by jchasenovelist

It’s Thriller Thursday!  Please welcome friend and fellow author Frederick Lee Brooke and one kick-ass heroine Annie Ogden in Collateral Damage.  How could I resist?  I’m honored to be a part of the tour. *** Win a $25 Amazon gift … Continue reading →

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UPDATES: A Special Announcement, Paperback Release, and Some Fun Freebies

Posted on July 3, 2013 by jchasenovelist

There are many things simmering in the fire lately.  As the clock ticks away, I’ve tried to stop that annoying second hand for just a while – but to no avail.  I’m deep into outlines for my next two books, … Continue reading →

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FIRE Influences Plot and Characters

Posted on June 27, 2013 by jchasenovelist

As I was outlining my latest Emily Stone thriller, DEAD BURN, I realized that fire has played a pivotal role in many movies.  Writing about fire and creating a fire scene sounds simple enough, but there’s so much more to … Continue reading →

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BOOK REVIEW: ‘cognitively experience’ DEAD BURN

Posted on June 21, 2013 by jchasenovelist

A book review from A Secret Writer: DEAD BURN Release date: 23rd April 2013 Published by: Kindle Edition ASIN: B00CICE3YM ‘Dead Burn’, a new novel by Jennifer Chase, is one of those very special books that not long after starting … Continue reading →

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The Dark World of Sociopaths

Posted on June 7, 2013 by jchasenovelist

Sociopath or psychopath, so which is it?  We often see these two descriptions interchangeable among mainstream news media and entertainment arenas.  When I first began my study in criminology, I was initially confused by the terms and found that many … Continue reading →

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Psychological Aspects of Arson Investigations

Posted on May 30, 2013 by jchasenovelist

I love research!  I like to find special tidbits of information that will add to a story.  I won’t bore you with a ton of details, but I’d like to share some interesting research snippets.  You can check out the … Continue reading →

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