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Boosting Creativity for Writing Crime Fiction

Posted on May 23, 2011 by jchasenovelist

Writing is tough work, but at the same time it’s a bug that I can’t seem to shake.  I can’t imagine my life without it even with all of its challenges.  I budget my time for writing projects, promotion, clients, … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Studying the Darker Side of Humanity

Posted on May 19, 2011 by jchasenovelist

There are literally tons of books written about serial killers.  You can get somewhat of a hideous picture in your mind of these dark, disturbed individuals written about in books (fiction/nonfiction) and in the movies.  We shudder to think about … Continue reading →

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Unabomber’s Personal Items to Be Put Up for Auction

Posted on May 17, 2011 by jchasenovelist

I recently published a blog post about an upcoming auction of some of John Wayne Gacy’s paintings, with the proceeds from the sale being donated to charities intended to benefit the victims of his crimes.  Now, the U.S. Marshals will … Continue reading →

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What Exactly is a Death Investigator?

Posted on May 16, 2011 by jchasenovelist

Death investigation is the most important aspect of a medical examiner, coroner, or death investigator’s basic professional duty.  Death investigators play a key role in all types of death scenes; they contribute to the successful death scene investigation along with, … Continue reading →

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DNA Links Murders from Thirty Years Ago to Serial Killer

Posted on May 6, 2011 by jchasenovelist

The men and women who work in the field of forensic science are always discovering new ways to use available evidence and piece together clues that will bring criminals to justice.  What we are able to learn using DNA samples … Continue reading →

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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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