Tag Archives: dark mind

Can Our Furry Companions Enhance Genre Fiction?

Posted on October 22, 2012 by jchasenovelist

It’s no secret that I love animals and I share my household with two Labrador retrievers and two cats. My top dog “Sarge” (photo above) is enjoying a nice swim at the beach. Life just wouldn’t be the same without … Continue reading →

Posted in K9, Writing | Tagged award winning dark mind, canine, compulsion, crime fiction, dark mind, dog characters, emily stone series, enhancing genre fiction, jennifer chase author, mystery, thriller series, writing a novel, writing an animal character | 6 Comments

Why Do We Cringe at Terrible Sounds?

Posted on October 17, 2012 by jchasenovelist

Fingernails slowly dragged down a chalkboard, a shrieking woman, or that high-pitch sound of a drill makes us cringe on the spot and cower in disgust. Even pressing your hands against your ears does not seem to help. Okay, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Criminology, Forensic | Tagged auditory cortex, crime thriller, dark mind, emily stone series, fingernails on chalkboard, forensic science, high pitch sound, horrible sounds, jennifer chase author, journal of neuroscience, mystery, suspense thriller dark mind | 3 Comments

So You Think You Can Be a CSI?

Posted on October 8, 2012 by jchasenovelist

I’ve been deep in the trenches with my next book and a little bit preoccupied, but I wanted to post something fun to test your CSI knowledge. It’s been a tough process creating Emily Stone’s current adventure in Dead Burn, … Continue reading →

Posted in Forensic | Tagged biometrics, crime scene, crime thriller, criminal investigation, dark mind, emily stone thriller series, forensics, hans gross, jennifer chase author, test your csi knowledge | 4 Comments

Quirkiness of Writers Woven into Novels

Posted on October 2, 2012 by jchasenovelist

There is no doubt that the daily routine of a writer has its ups… and… downs. I keep my eye on the prize of completing another novel and really (and honestly), I try to enjoy the challenge of the journey. … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing | Tagged crime fiction, dark mind, emily stone series, forensic mystery, individual perspective, influencing writing, inspiration, jennifer chase author, mystery, quirkiness of writer, usinig perspective to write a novel, writing, writing a novel | 10 Comments

Passing Motorist Finds Body in Abandoned Car

Posted on September 26, 2012 by jchasenovelist

I have to say that this scenario gives life to many crime fiction writers’ vivid imaginations… Let me pose a scenario to you and ask what your reaction might be. It’s the middle of the night. You are driving on … Continue reading →

Posted in crime, Writing | Tagged award winning dark mind, body in abandoned car, crime, crime thriller, dark mind, drug related killing, homicide, houston police department, jennifer chase author, mystery, police, suspense, thriller | 3 Comments

New Forensic Technologies Could Improve How Crime Scenes are Processed

Posted on September 14, 2012 by jchasenovelist

With all of the technology and scientific breakthroughs implemented today, forensic science works industriously with new ways to help identify pieces of crime scene evidence, victims and suspects in order to solve cases. I’ve highlighted three different scientific practices that … Continue reading →

Posted in Forensic | Tagged biometric data, crime, crime scene investigation, crime thriller, dark mind, detecting fingerprints, fingerprints on fabric, forensics, jennifer chase author, new forensic techniques | 6 Comments

Predicting Drew Peterson’s Social Life in Prison

Posted on September 12, 2012 by jchasenovelist

Let’s begin with the premise that police officers are probably not the favorite people of most men who are locked up our prison system. A man with a badge likely helped those convicted criminals meet the justice that they are … Continue reading →