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A Current Photo is an Important Tool in Protecting Your Child

As my friends and regular readers of this blog already know, I have another passion in addition to writing thriller novels. I love to practice my hobby of photography and you often will find that I’ve posted some of my favorite shots on here for others to enjoy. Grabbing a camera and capturing the world around you is definitely a great way spend some free time. You can take some pictures of the natural beauty that explodes as spring awakens out of the cold winter. Or, maybe your interest in mor

LA Times Festival of Books - They are expecting over 140,000 people to attend this year!

My Novel will be available at the:
AuthorsDen Booth which is #127 which is located in Zone A, near the culinary stage.

Action/Thriller
Title: Compulsion
Author: Jennifer Chase

When Serial Killers Terrorize a California Beach Community, One Woman Stands in Their Way...

Stop on down if you have a chance ..fun shall be had by all..

For more info:http://www.authorsden.com/AuthorsOnTheRoad/la_books.asp

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Are Women More Inclined to Write Compelling Crime Stories?

Like most other writers, from those who pour themselves into a secret journal every night to those who publish their works for the masses, I was an avid reader before I ever put my own pen to the page. I have read countless thriller and mystery books and have many authors in that genre who I consider to be my mentors and my inspiration. In my efforts to learn more about the craft for which I am so passionate, I recently came upon an article published in The Guardian (a British newspaper) concern

Almost Forgot - After my Book Signing...

I was able to spend time on another subject matter that is special to me and that is to take some photos. Hope you like. Enjoy.









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A Beautiful Day in Moss Landing for my Book Signing on Saturday, April 19, 2009

"Compulsion"

Moss Landing is a great little community located on the Monterey Bay just about a 30-minute drive from Monterey, California along the historic Highway 1. For such a small town of barely 800 residents, it has something for everyone who visits. There is a boat harbor where fisherman and sailboat enthusiasts congregate. Avid kayakers and surfers can be seen enjoying the surf. It’s not unusual to see sea otters or seal lions frolicking in the water and along the docks, especially this t

Watching Out for Child Abductors on the Internet

The terror of child abductions reaches as far back as the act of giving birth itself. Whether for money, attention, or simply out of a twisted mental state, there have been some people who prey upon the young and innocent and steal them away from the safety of their families. I suppose the first such case to receive international attention was the kidnapping of Charles Lindbergh’s twenty-month-old son in 1932. Until the O.J. Simpson trial many years later, the court proceedings for suspect Brun

Why Write About Serial Killers?

One of the most common questions I receive is, “What made you want to write about serial killers?”

For me to completely answer that question, I must first answer the question of what made me study and obtain degrees in police forensics and criminology. I have a fascination with forensic science and how it is applied to solving a crime. Over the past ten years, there has been an incredible amount scientific breakthroughs in DNA profiling. The other areas in forensic science must not be overlooked

When Criminal Suspects Shock the Public

The experts in criminal psychology and profiling can run all of the standard models and come up with the best possible personality sketch when trying to determine who committed a certain crime. However, there are always going to be instances that stump those with even the most experience. The killer is not always the loner white male who had no father figure and a complicated relationship with his mother. Two recent cases have proven quite the opposite.

Florida prosecutors have decided this week

Utterly Fascinating Reading!

5 STARS
By Midwest Book Review

The life of a vigilante detective is a dangerous one. "Compulsion" follows vigilante detective Emily Stone, who has anonymously delivered the evidence needed to bring many scumbags to justice. But no good deed goes unpunished, and she soon finds herself the target of two ruthless serial killers. A delightful blend of mystery, thriller, and romance, Emily Stone's story in "Compulsion" is utterly fascinating reading that'll keep the pages turning. [image error]

Interesting Statistics

The U.S. Department of Justice reports

797,500 children (younger than 18) were reported missing in a one-year period of time studied resulting in an average of 2,185 children being reported missing each day. 203,900 children were the victims of family abductions. 58,200 children were the victims of non-family abductions.115 children were the victims of “stereotypical” kidnapping. (These crimes involve someone the child does not know or someone of slight acquaintance, who holds the child overnight