Tag Archives: thrillers

Out & About Magazine — October 2011

Posted on October 6, 2011 by jchasenovelist

I’ve been enjoying writing my monthly column for Out & About Magazine.  Not only is it a wonderful resource for local Monterey Bay residences in California, but there are great articles about food, finance, books, and theater for everyone to … 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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My Pick of 13 Interesting Facts about Serial Killers

Posted on July 11, 2011 by jchasenovelist

Through my research and academic studies, I have found many interesting aspects about serial killers that may or may not be generally known.  I’ve incorporated a few aspects about serial killers from my list below to help keep my crime … Continue reading →

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Offender’s Signature vs. Modus Operandi

Posted on June 22, 2011 by jchasenovelist

Sometimes it’s confusing for people to differentiate between a criminal’s signature versus the criminal’s modus operandi when they commit a specific crime.  Are they the same? No, they are distinctly different because one feeds on emotional needs, while the other … Continue reading →

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Obsessed with Books at an Early Age

Posted on June 21, 2011 by jchasenovelist

Many of my early childhood memories involve all of the great books that I had the opportunity to read.  I was a typical kid who loved to be outdoors whenever I could, but I loved my weekly visits to the … Continue reading →

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Blog Author Interview — Wise Words

Posted on June 20, 2011 by jchasenovelist

I was featured today on a wonderful book blog: Wise Words   This blog features authors in the spotlight, interviews, and guest posts.  It’s all about books! You can read my interview here: Author Jennifer Chase   

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What Makes a Terrifying Villain?

Posted on June 20, 2011 by jchasenovelist

Why serial killers?  I’ve been asked this question many times about my thrillers.  Why write about serial killers?  The very words “serial killer” scares me.  It conjures up images of a madman wielding an ax coming after me in the dead … Continue reading →

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