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I’ve Stared Into the Heart of a Psychopath

As with my fictional heroine Emily Stone, I have stared into the heart of psychopath. The first book in the award-winning Emily Stone Series is loosely based on some of my experiences with a violent sociopath that lived next door. It was not only an interesting, eye-opening experience, but a frightening one as well. It drove me to study and eventually earn my master’s degree in Criminology. I lived my life for more than two years with the threat that I would be murdered, ambushed, and brutall...

6 Mistakes to Avoid at a Crime Scene Straight From a Cold Case Detective

jchasenovelist:

My friend and cold case detective Joe Giacalone is a great resource for writers and cops. I wanted to repost this great guest article on what to avoid at a crime scene.

Originally posted on Author Jennifer Chase:

Photo: Courtesy of coldcasesquad.com

Crime scenes aren’t as cut and dry as one might think. There are many variables and each one should be carefully identified, searched, documented, and processed correctly. The process doesn’t flow like the television shows or movies wo...

Infant Abducted from Home Following Shooting Found Dead

The community was already stunned when the news reported that three people in Long Beach had been shot inside their home. This anger and fear turned to horror when it was revealed that a three-week-old infant was now missing from the home and assumed abducted.

Eliza Delacruz

All attention turned to bringing baby girl Eliza Delacruz back safely. Sadly, we now have learned that this innocent child was not spared as her body was discovered in a dumpster in the San Diego area. Her killer, who is as...

Happy New Year!

I want to wish all my friends, family, and readers a fabulous New Year! I am so lucky to have you ALL in my life. 2014 was a bit of a challenging year for me, but I feel truly blessed for the wonderful and positive aspects in my life.

Thank you to all of my followers, readers, and those who were so kind to share my books and articles through social media. 2015 is going to be full of new possibilities and new books! I wish everyone health, happiness, laughter, and endless opportunities.

HAPPY NE...

Brazilian Man Confesses to Killing More Than Forty

There can be an argument made that time spent within the prison system can serve the purpose of rehabilitation. Perhaps someone robbed a convenience store or drove while intoxicated and during his sentence he gets an education and learns a job skill or attends therapy sessions to cope with an addiction issue. In such instances, a criminal offender can return to freedom in his community and hopefully make better choices. But there are psychological factors at play with some violent acts for wh...

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with Film Actress Kim Poirier

I have a real treat for readers and blog followers today. I cannot convey how excited I am that actress Kim Poirier is here to answer a few questions. It has been a huge blessing for me to have this awesome and beautiful actress embrace my Emily Stone character. When I was first discussing the possibilities of a “live-action” book trailer about my fictional heroine Emily Stone with director Andy Palmer, I was very adamant about the type of actress I wanted. To be honest, I did not think we wo...

The Criminal Mind in the Digital Age

The advancement in technology just in the past eight to ten years, particularly in the areas of the internet and social media, has been astonishing. We now can know what our friends from high school are having for dinner every night or when their kids win a spelling bee, instead of just catching up on major life highlights every five years or so at a reunion in the old cafeteria. A few individuals can spark political movements that gain attention in every corner of the world. News is spread a...

Vigilante Detective Emily Stone and Knockout Author Roundup

It’s been a fun blog hop to share these amazing ten authors and their books with you during the Emily Stone Tour. Thank you ALL so much for participating with me, oh, and Emily Stone of course. When I first started writing Compulsion, I did not know any other authors. I’ve been so fortunate to have met so many other authors and to find many great books that I might not have discovered.

Here’s a recap of the excitement. You can click on any of the authors to find out more about them or the cove...

The Psychology Behind Loving a Killer

As regular readers of my novels or this blog (or likely just anyone with whom I strike up a conversation) will know, I have a longstanding fascination with the criminal mind. What makes a serial killer commit the heinous acts that he does? How does a person come to show complete disregard for the life of another? I have spent time in classrooms and in the field learning about forensic psychology and how experts put together such detailed profiles of the predators they are trying to catch.

But...

The Sociopaths Among Us

For most of us when we think of the term sociopath, we likely imagine some terrifying man boring through the television screen with an unchanging stare and creepy smile. Maybe we are reminded of a scene from an episode of Law and Order: SVU or Criminal Minds, when the female killer describes each brutal murder without a hint of emotion.

While uncomfortable stares and lack of emotional connection to actions are characteristics of a sociopath, the individuals who match the description go well be...