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Official Outskirts Press EVVY Award Nominees

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The EVVY Awards recognize excellence in self-published books. Each fall, approximately 5% of the books published by Outskirts Press become finalists for official Outskirts Press nomination by receiving an invitation to participate from Outskirts Press.

Exemplary Outskirts Press books are nominated by the Author Support Department and OP Executive Team for submission to the EVVY Awards in the fall of the year of their copyright. For example, this past...

Criminal Investigation – Behavioral Patterns of Homicide and Writing Crime Fiction

Criminal homicide is divided by statute: murder in the first degree, murder in the second degree, and manslaughter. The corpus delicti (the objective proof that a crime has been committed) of homicide must include these three elements: an evidentiary showing the death of a human being, showing of a criminal agency (perpetrator), and that the criminal agency was the proximate cause of death.

These questions should be answered when you begin to plan your novel and create your plot outline.

How ar...

Just a Quick message..

My mom is offering her book "Dead Game" for sale direct to her readersright here on the blog.... Isn't that cool? I am really the one that thought of this great idea...That is why I am the creative director. Do not be afraid to ask for my autograph too!

Order your copy today at: http://authorjenniferchase.blogspot.com/2009/12/get-your-copy-of-dead-game-right-off.html

Mailbox Moday - December 21 - By Marcia

Mailbox Monday ~ December 21st

Mailbox Monday is the gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their house last week (checked out library books don't count, eBooks & audio books do). Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.

If you're new to Mailbox Monday welcome! Thank you to everyone who stops by Mailbox Monday. Whether you comment or visit I appreciate your taking the time to drop in.

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In this Video Game, "Game Over" Means...

Serial Killer in Chicago Will Not Face Death Penalty

Serial Killer in Chicago Will Not Face Death Penalty
A serial rapist and murderer in Chicago learned earlier this week that he will not face the death penalty for the crimes he committed in the 1990s. Instead, Andre Crawford, who was declared to be one of the worst serial murderers in the Chicago area since John Wayne Gacy, will spend the rest of his life behind bars.

Crawford was found guilty of raping and murdering eleven women, as well as the attempted murder of a twelfth rape victim. He t...

Outskirts Press Announces Dead Game, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Fiction / Thriller Book from Aromas, CA Author Jennifer Chase

For Immediate Release
Aromas, CA, December 16, 2009

(PR.com)-- Outskirts Press, Inc. has published "Dead Game", An Emily Stone Novel by Jennifer Chase, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 5 x 8 Paperback cream in the Fiction / Thrillers category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of $19.95. The webpage at www.outskirtspress.com/deadgame was launched simultaneously with the book's publication.

About the B...

Review for "Dead Game"

***** (5 Stars)
Dead Game , December 18, 2009
By Sheri A. Wilkinson (Sandwich, IL)

Dead Game: An Emily Stone Novel is a fast paced thriller.
Emily Stone has an unusual job, a secret vigilante on a mission to save children. She tracks down pedophiles and killers of children , along with her mate Rick Lopez.

Rick, once a law enforcement officer receives a phone call regarding his good friend and mentor Milt. He and Emily begin a mission to stop the most sick and gruesome serial killer. A man so twist...

Responsibilities of a Crime Scene Investigator

The job of a crime scene investigator isn't glamorous or exotic as it's portrayed on popular television shows. It is extremely important and necessary for any criminal police investigation in order to find out who committed the crime and to bring the perpetrator(s) to justice.

In my newest novel Dead Game, Emily Stone tracks down serial killers and uses techniques of crime scene investigators in order to gather important evidence anonymously for the police. She uses procedures that many invest...

"Dead Game" - The reviews have started and I wanted to share some with you

John Walker gave "Dead Game " 5 out of 5 stars

To some, death and murder are sport and the serial killer in "Dead Game" turns it into a contest. Victims who lose at this game ultimately lose their life, all to fuel the killer's sick amusement.

I am a big fan of vigilante stories and I like the character of . Author Jennifer Chase has succeeded in creating a very human character. is haunted and driven, vulnerable and yet strong, beautiful and relentless in her quest. She v...

A Writer's Powerful Weapon of Healthy Brain Food with 12 Organic Foods

Anyone who has been in my kitchen has seen a list I have stuck on my refrigerator listing the 12 most contaminated foods that are extremely high in pesticides. This has seemed to pique everyone's interest and most have jotted down these items for their future shopping lists. I can't count the number of times that I've photocopied this list for friends too.

A couple of years ago, I came across an article that immediately captured my attention in a women's health newsletter about if you're going...