Tag Archives: novels

Inspiration for the Opening Fog Sequence of Dead Game

Posted on October 24, 2011 by jchasenovelist

One of my favorite ways to take a break from writing is to go the beach.  It doesn’t matter the time of the year because the subtle seasonal changes make the coastline almost a magical place for me.  I actually … Continue reading →

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How Many Characters Do You Kill in a Thriller Novel?

Posted on August 31, 2011 by jchasenovelist

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 →

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How Much Research is Essential for a Crime Thriller?

Posted on August 19, 2011 by jchasenovelist

I love to conduct research.  This can be a thorn in a writer’s side, but I really enjoy this part of the creative process.  Just think about it… you learn something new every time you research.  You can actually learn a … Continue reading →

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Change the Perspective of Your Characters

Posted on August 6, 2011 by jchasenovelist

When I began developing my characters for my Emily Stone Series, I found it quite helpful to outline the main characters from various perspectives.  Sometimes with recurring characters, a scene might become flat and you’re not sure why.  When you … Continue reading →

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To Outline or Not to Outline

Posted on September 14, 2010 by jchasenovelist

I’m a person who makes lists and crosses things off when I’ve completed them.  It makes me feel positive about what I’ve accomplished when I can see each item marked off that long list.  In fact, I make a lot … Continue reading →

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