Tag Archives: criminologist

Exploring the Psychological Autopsy

Posted on May 20, 2011 by jchasenovelist

One of the most interesting aspects of studying criminal behavior and criminology is finding out why and how criminals commit a specific crime. It’s really the complicated task of finding out what makes an individual tick and hopefully learning more … Continue reading →

Writing as a Lone Wolf or Being a Part of the Pack

Posted on May 13, 2011 by jchasenovelist

As a writer, you have many options to consider besides what and how you’re going to write. You can join a writing group, take a class, network with other writers online, bounce ideas off of your best friend, but ultimately … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing | Tagged award winning author, compulsion, crime fiction, criminologist, dead game, goals, writing | 1 Comment

Break Out of Writer’s Block or Stubborn Procrastination

Posted on April 25, 2011 by jchasenovelist

We’ve all been there. I’ve never really experienced writer’s block, but procrastination isn’t far away for me on some of my writing days. At times, it’s difficult to stay focused on my story because my mind wanders to other things … Continue reading →

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Serial Crime Happens in all Types of Crimes

Posted on November 21, 2010 by jchasenovelist

When you hear the term “serial crime”, immediately your mind thinks of “serial killers”. The reality is that serial crime means any type of crime occurring in a pattern that indicates a single offender. However, there has been some debate … Continue reading →

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Test Your Crime Knowledge

Posted on November 7, 2010 by jchasenovelist

I love finding interesting tidbits and fun facts when I’m researching for my books. I came across a ten-question quiz related to crime. I missed one, number #9. These are actually tough. Try your luck and see how well you … Continue reading →

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Criminals Beware! There’s a New DNA Spray in Town and it Wants to Tag You!

Posted on November 1, 2010 by jchasenovelist

Criminals see businesses, such as pubs, restaurants, jewelers, service stations, and convenience stores as easy targets for quick bucks. Unfortunately, this type of crime can actually cripple a business and tag it as an easy target for future attacks. A … Continue reading →

Posted in crime, Forensic | Tagged author jennifer chase, criminologist, dna guardian, dna spray, forensics | 1 Comment

Random & Interesting Serial Killer Facts

Posted on October 9, 2010 by jchasenovelist

When I’m researching for my next novel, I like to jot down some things about serial killers that may or may not be widely known that could be used at a later date. There are always interesting tidbits that pique … Continue reading →