Tag Archives: writing

Taking a Lighter Approach at Everyday Life

Posted on June 14, 2013 by jchasenovelist

One of the most common questions I receive is about how I balance my work and everyday life with such dark and disturbing things. I immerse my days with crime scenes, graphic photographs depicting violent crimes, and I write about … Continue reading →

Posted in Dead Burn, Writing | Tagged crime fiction, dead burn, emily stone series, humor in writing, jennifer chase author and criminologist, lighter side of life, mr. potato head, mystery, new release dead burn, suspense, writing, writing a novel | 3 Comments

Write in the Moment and Take That Fantastic First Plunge

Posted on March 16, 2013 by jchasenovelist

Not long ago, I discovered a new term “mindfulness” to apply to my everyday life. It basically means what it implies. On one level it means paying attention to details of what’s going on around you at any given time, … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing | Tagged award winning author and criminologist jennifer chase, award winning dark mind, crime fiction, dark mind, dead game, emily stone series, fiction authors, in the moment, jennifer chase author, mindfulness, police procedural, suspense, thrillers, write a novel, write in the moment, writing | 3 Comments

A GOOD STORY IS A GOOD STORY – Blog Talk Radio Show Tonight!

Posted on January 15, 2013 by jchasenovelist

I am honored to be a guest this evening on A Good Story is a Good Story where we will discuss screenwriting. Here is all the show information: Hot Topic: Screenwriting Date: Thursday, January 15, 2013 Time: 10 PM EST, … Continue reading →

Posted in Screenwriting, Writing | Tagged a good story is a good story, author jennifer chase, Bennet Pomerantz, blog talk radio, Candy o Donnell., genres, high concept, log line, Marsha Casper Cook, movies, mystery, screenplay, screenwriting, suspense, thriller, writing, writing a screenplay | Leave a comment

Readers Have Spoken Loud and Clear – Top Blog Posts of 2012

Posted on January 3, 2013 by jchasenovelist

Thank you to everyone who has visited and subscribed to my blog – it doesn’t go unappreciated. When I first decided to create a blog, I was apprehensive at first. Well let’s get serious, I was terrified. I thought I’d … Continue reading →

Posted in Serial Killers, Writing | Tagged award winning dark mind, blogging, books, compulsion, crime thriller, criminal profiling, dark mind, emily stone thriller series, first watch, forensics, jennifer chase author, mystery, serial killers, short stories, suspense, top blog posts 2012, writing, writing a novel | 2 Comments

Take a Thrilling Leap into the Unknown and Celebrate!

Posted on December 31, 2012 by jchasenovelist

This is about the time that we take a good look at what we have done, what we want to do, make some plans or resolutions, and then we make a few changes for a brand new year. It is … Continue reading →

Posted in Dark Mind, Writing | Tagged 2013, compulsion, crime thriller, dark mind, dead burn, dead game, jennifer chase author, new year, suspense, writing, writing a novel, writing resolutions | 3 Comments

Are You a Word Wrangler or a Sentence Slinger?

Posted on December 8, 2012 by jchasenovelist

We have an amazing language with an abundance of words. In fact, people who learn English as a second language often comment that was have so many words to learn and some have several meanings and spellings to certain ones. … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing | Tagged award winning dark mind, compulsion, crime fiction, dead game, emily stone thrillers, forensic, how to write a novel, jennifer chase author, mystery, redundant words, strengthening sentences, word wrangler, writing | 2 Comments

Thanksgiving Blessings

Posted on November 22, 2012 by jchasenovelist

This is the time of year when we reflect on what has transpired in our lives from the entire year. Take this time to appreciate and grow. I feel truly thankful for friends and family, for both challenges and celebrations, … Continue reading →