Tag Archives: emily stone series

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

Husband Gets Violent over Politics

Posted on October 5, 2012 by jchasenovelist

It is that time again. Every four years the chosen candidates from each political party take to our television screens and county fairs, walk onto debate stages, and fly across the country repeatedly in order to convince voters that he … Continue reading →

Posted in crime | Tagged 2012 presidential campaign, action novel, award winning dark mind, compulsion, crime fiction, emily stone series, jennifer chase author, mystery, politics, thriller, thriller dark mind, violence and politics, writing crime fiction | 3 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

The Criminal Mind is Different

Posted on September 28, 2012 by jchasenovelist

You probably have seen an episode of Law and Order: SVU or Criminal Minds during which the police psychologist explains a brain scan of an accused criminal to a packed courtroom. It makes for great television, but does this premise … Continue reading →

Posted in Criminology, Forensic | Tagged award winning dark mind, behavioral, brain scan, crime, crime thriller, criminal brain research, criminal mind, emily stone series, forensic investigation, jennifer chase author, psychological thriller, suspense, thriller | 7 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 →

Posted in crime | Tagged award winning dark mind, crime fiction, dark mind, emily stone series, homicide, jennifer chase author, murder sentencing, prison integration, thrillers | 3 Comments

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 →

Posted in Writing | Tagged beach, crime thriller, criminal mind, dark mind, emily stone series, forensic mystery, jennifer chase author, meditation, mystery, outlining a novel, relaxation, suspense, taking time to relax, writing a novel | 4 Comments

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 →