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Tag Archives: dead game
Would You Help or Keep Walking?
Emily Stone, a character who is featured in my first two published novels, Compulsion and Dead Game, is a woman who takes it upon herself to get involved and bring criminals to justice. She risks her own safety and, for … Continue reading
When is a Crime Scene Staged?
There are many reasons why a crime scene has been staged. The most difficult task is to recognize some of the subtle appearances to indicate that a crime scene has been indeed staged. Fires are an example of a type … Continue reading
Posted in crime, Forensic
Tagged author jennifer chase, compulsion, crime fiction, dead game, staged crime scene, thrillers
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What Scares You?
I enjoyed scary movies growing up, basically anything with a tormented monster intent on revenge or some crazed guy wielding an ax. I was one of those fearless little kids never afraid of the dark. I had to be because … Continue reading
Putting all the Pieces Together to Write a Novel
I love puzzles – especially jigsaw puzzles. I just finished this beautiful, 1000-piece puzzle of Yosemite (shown above) with the help of my husband. I find it relaxing and fun, and it takes my mind off of the current novel I’m … Continue reading
A Writer’s Basic Instinct of 20 Questions
It’s time to lighten things up a bit and put all the thrills and chills of serial killers aside. I’ve been busy working on a deadline for my third Emily Stone Novel, Dark Mind. I thought it would be fun … Continue reading
Looking for a Thrilling Read?
SILENT PARTNER WINNER: 2011 Suspense, Readers Favorite, Silver Award FINALIST: 2011 Thriller, Readers Favorite One Cop, One Serial Killer, One Witness Northern California’s elite Police K9 Units arrive at an abandoned warehouse after a high-speed chase and apprehend two killers … Continue reading
How Many Characters Do You Kill in a Thriller Novel?
I’ve had this question posed to me recently and I actually had to stop and really think about it. How many characters are too many to kill off in a thriller novel? Is there a minimum number of murders to a … Continue reading
Posted in Writing
Tagged author jennifer chase, compulsion, crime, dead game, murders, novels, protagonist, thrillers
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