Tag Archives: jennifer chase author

Plugging Into Reader Emotions

Posted on July 25, 2012 by jchasenovelist

When I began writing the Emily Stone Thriller Series, I didn’t stop to think about the emotions that I would try to engage from readers. In fact, originally, I didn’t even think about an entire series, but I pushed forward … Continue reading →

Posted in Dark Mind, Writing | Tagged cirme fiction, creating characters, emily stone series, evoking emotions, jennifer chase author, thriller, writing, writing a novel, writing scenes | 4 Comments

Prisoners Light Up the Town!

Posted on July 23, 2012 by jchasenovelist

I enjoy the opportunity to spend time catching up on my reading of Dr. Karen Franklin’s blog about forensic psychology and criminal law. I learn something and I’m impressed by her focus on making us familiar with some important current … Continue reading →

Posted in crime | Tagged alternative electricity, brazil, creative prison programs, crime thriller, dark mind. compulsion, emily stone series, jennifer chase author, prison reform | 3 Comments

Who What How When Where and Why?

Posted on July 16, 2012 by jchasenovelist

When you’re writing an informative article, you want to incorporate all of these basic questions into the editorial. I remember many class assignments in my high school freshman English class and how these simple words came into play – it … Continue reading →

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Police Search for Dog Abusers in Philadelphia

Posted on July 9, 2012 by jchasenovelist

In my series of novels featuring vigilante detective Emily Stone, my protagonist sets her sights on predators in her community, such as pedophiles and murderers. She uses her acute instinct, her knowledge of technology, and her personal courage to track … Continue reading →

Posted in crime, Dark Mind, K9 | Tagged animal cruelty, compulsion, crime fiction, current-events, dark mind, dog abusers, emily stone series, horrible acts, jennifer chase author, mystery, pennsylvania society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, philadelphia, suspense, thriller | 4 Comments

Women Have Contributed to Law Enforcement for More than a Century

Posted on June 27, 2012 by jchasenovelist

In my crime fiction Emily Stone Thriller Series, the main character is an ex-police officer where she had to go toe to toe with a male dominated profession. Certain situations (don’t want to give away any spoilers) dictated that she … Continue reading →

Posted in Dark Mind, Police | Tagged cops, crime fiction, edmond locard, emily stone thriller series, female police officer, francois vidocq, homicide detective, jennifer chase author, LAPD, Lola Baldwin, NYPD, suspense, thriller, vidocq society, women in law enforcment | 8 Comments

Which Writing Tense Would You Choose?

Posted on June 22, 2012 by jchasenovelist

Writing a novel in past or present tense makes some people crazy. It seems when you stray from the standard mainstream way of novel writing, it causes an unsettling raucous among the people. Is there a wrong tense to write … Continue reading →

Posted in Compulsion, Writing | Tagged award winning author and criminologist jennifer chase, compulsion, crime thriller, emily stone series, grammar tenses, how to write a novel, jennifer chase author, novel, novel narrative, novel writing, passive sentences, present tense, thriller, writing | 8 Comments

Man Kills His Child’s Molester – Is He a Hero or Criminal?

Posted on June 20, 2012 by jchasenovelist

What would you do if you opened a door and found a man sexually abusing your five-year-old daughter? Most parents I know would find it difficult to control their rage and not start attacking the person committing such a heinous … Continue reading →