Tag Archives: thrillers

Random Dozen Quick Questions for Author Jennifer Chase

Posted on June 17, 2011 by jchasenovelist

I’m often asked creative and fun questions as I move through my writing projects. Some questions are from my interviews or just curious folks I’ve met.  Either way, these questions make me smile or laugh.  Here are a few of … Continue reading →

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Dogs Enter the Courtroom to Comfort Distraught Victims

Posted on June 14, 2011 by jchasenovelist

I am the last one who you need to convince about the therapeutic power of dogs.  I think they are wonderful comforters, counselors, and friends who know just when to offer a soft nuzzle or head on your lap.  Those … Continue reading →

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Out & About Magazine — June Issue

Posted on June 9, 2011 by jchasenovelist

The June issue of Out & About Magazine has hit the stands.  It’s a local magazine on and around the Monterey Bay, California.  You can also view it online: Out & About Magazine I write a monthly column for book … Continue reading →

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Photography Sunday — Maze of Clouds

Posted on June 5, 2011 by jchasenovelist

This photo was taken by a nearby harbor and beach.  A storm was brewing and approaching fast, but the light through all the clouds was amazing.  I felt it was more dramatic with black and white. Have a wonderful weekend!

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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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How Important is Impression Evidence?

Posted on May 12, 2011 by jchasenovelist

“There is no branch of detective science that is so important and so much neglected as the art of tracing footsteps”, simply stated by the fictional detective character, Sherlock Holmes, from “A Study in Scarlet” written in 1881.  How important … Continue reading →

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