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Women Rely on Strength of All Types When Faced with Violence

In my thriller novel Compulsion, I introduce readers to Emily Stone. She is a determined woman who uses her amazing intuition, careful study of criminal behavior, and effective use of technology to track violent predators and gather evidence against them. When Emily encounters a killer who does not appreciate her interference in his ongoing rape and murder spree, she must physically defend herself against a much larger and stronger opponent. To be sure, Emily is bold and well-trained in the tech

Why Are We So Fascinated by Serial Killers?

Once in a while, I decide to complete a Google search simply by typing the words “serial killers.” These predators are the source of terror in my novel Compulsion and a frequent point of focus during my studies of criminal psychology. So, I naturally am curious about the latest research and news stories concerning serial killers. I must admit, however, I continue to be surprised by the morbid draw that people have towards infamous murderers. There are countless websites devoted to serial killer

Just wanted to share some photos I took this morning

Hope You Enjoy, Jennifer

Police Departments Being Hit by Recession - Please feel free to leave me a comment about how your area is impacted by all the cuts!

The current economic recession is hitting every facet of our society. I just heard on the news that an astounding number of high school seniors are giving up on their first choice for college due to an inability to foot the tuition. Foreclosure signs continue to get planted on front yards across our country, with California’s housing industry finding itself particularly hard hit. The largest corporations down to the smallest mom and pop stores are being forced to lay off employees or close al

13 Interesting Facts about Serial Killers

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 create the serial killer team hunting Emily Stone in my novel Compulsion. Check out Compulsion and see if you can spot any of these characteristics.

Here’s a list of what I found to be particularly interesting and informative.

1. Most serial killers are white males between the age

Jennifer’s Interrogation of 20 Questions

Thank you to everyone who has read Compulsion. I appreciate all my reviews, support, and feedback from fans.

I receive all types of questions about my writing and Compulsion. Here’s a quick highlight:

1. What writers or books have inspired you?

There are so many great books and writers out there. I’ve especially enjoyed finding new authors and networking. If I had to pick the writers that have inspired me over the years, it would be Dean Koontz (wonderful good versus evil and horror stories), Jeffr

Emily’s Crime Watch – Tip #4

There are both positive and negative benefits for children using the Internet. The online world can offer children an experience that is both educational and rewarding, which can lead to a higher school performance and increase future job potential. Unfortunately, there is pornography and child predators lurking out there in the online world too.

Parents and guardians need to be vigilant about keeping children safe when they are using the Internet for browsing the Web, sending and receiving ema

Signatures of Serial Killers

It is not unusual for serial killers, both those who make the headlines and the ones who are fictional characters in our favorite television crime dramas, to have a trademark component to their violent acts. Perhaps it is mutilation of a particular part of the body, a certain way in which a weapon was used, or even a small piece of evidence that gets left at the scene. In my novel Compulsion, the serial killers who bring a building terror to the pages have their own signature act that is perform

A Book Book review of "Compulsion" done by Arm Chair Interviews

Compulsion - A Thriller
by Jennifer Chase
Published by Outskirts Press

Reviewed by Patricia E. Reid

A young girl whose parents were murdered grows up to become a police officer who is determined to rid the world of as many vicious killers as possible. Eventually Emily Stone quits the police department and begins to work on her own with serial killers as a specialty. Emily has an uncanny ability to track the steps of the killers. Emily is most concerned with the abduction of children, has proved succ

Life of a Writer

The life of a writer can be described as glamorous, enlightening, and rewarding at times. If you’re lucky you might even receive some celebrity status in your field. For the most part, the life of a writer is tough with lighthearted moments that leave a tenacious grip on your soul that won’t let go. Once you’ve been afflicted with the compulsion to write as a life long goal, you’ll completely understand what I mean. It leaves an imprint deep within your core that helps to define you.

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