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What Happens When a Crime Writer is Dropped Into the Country?

Posted on December 23, 2011 by jchasenovelist

Once upon a time… about five years ago, I moved to a country location near the California coastline.  Please note that I’ve never lived in the country or any “rural” area before.  Basically, I’m a city girl that loves structured … Continue reading →

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Guest Post by Author Jason McKinney — The Animals that Inspire Us

Posted on November 25, 2011 by jchasenovelist

I love animals. In my family, over the course of thirteen years of marriage and three children, we’ve had a total of four dogs, fourteen cats and three gerbils. We’ve even played host to a field mouse once and my … Continue reading →

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Photography Sunday — Relaxation and Sunsets

Posted on November 20, 2011 by jchasenovelist

I was fortunate enough to get away last week for a couple of days for my anniversary.  The timing couldn’t have been more perfect with the weather along the California coast with magnificent waves, sunny, cool days at the beach … Continue reading →

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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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Trudging Through the Gauntlet to Finish a Novel

Posted on October 17, 2011 by jchasenovelist

I’m surviving the novel gauntlet!  Falling down every once in a while! Patience, hard work, and a lot of humor helps me to get through the writing and editing part of my current Emily Stone novel Dark Mind.  Writing entails … Continue reading →

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How Important are Character Names?

Posted on August 26, 2011 by jchasenovelist

Names are interesting because there is a history to them and how they have evolved over the years.  Some names are newer than others like Haley, Riley, Tanner, and Hunter compared to Mary, Emily, John, and David. I find that … 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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