Tag Archives: dark mind

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 →

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Serial Killer on Death Row Leads Authorities to More Victims

Posted on September 7, 2012 by jchasenovelist

When a convict is sitting on death row, isolated from all other humans for almost every minute of the day, and waiting for his moment to die, he might as well be helpful to the authorities that are holding him.  … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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No Bones about Writing Bad Guys

Posted on August 20, 2012 by jchasenovelist

When I outline bad guys for my novels, it often reads like a police rap sheet and a psychological profile.  I can’t overstate the effectiveness for research and outlining in fiction writing.  There’s always those little pieces of nuggets that … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Onion Field Killer Dies in Prison

Posted on August 14, 2012 by jchasenovelist

When a police officer is killed in the line of duty, his fellow officers never forget.  Even decades later, and among men and women who never served with the slain individual, a member of the police force is discussed with … Continue reading →

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