Jennifer Chase's Blog, page 59
February 1, 2012
Taking the Journey Down the Green Path…
Paper or plastic? Paperback or ebook?
Green please…
I have recently found myself paying more attention to becoming less wasteful and more conscious of what "green" actually means. I think about my driving by consolidating my trips and I'm more aware of my garbage accumulation.
Green is a term that we hear almost every day, but what does it really mean to you? I posed that exact question to myself recently.
Many grocery stores have evolved from the "paper or plastic" question and are trying to ...
January 30, 2012
Who is Emily Stone and Why Should We Care About Her?
Emily Stone is the main protagonist in my thriller series, Compulsion, Dead Game, and Dark Mind. She has been aptly described as a phantom forensic investigator and a vigilante detective because she hunts down serial killers and child pedophiles with a vengeance – all anonymously. She is driven to help victims of heinous crimes, especially children. After she retrieves her information by careful surveillance, profiling, and CSI documentation techniques, she then emails to the detective in ...
January 27, 2012
Making the Decision to Intervene in a Crime
Have you ever been confronted with a decision as to whether or not you would place yourself in the middle of a dangerous situation in order to stop a criminal? Are you one to try and break up a fight, tackle a fleeing shoplifter, or confront a person who was acting suspiciously? There usually is not time in such moments to evaluate your own safety and weigh all of the possible consequences. You just act on instinct. For one man in New Orleans, this desire to do good cost him his life.
Harr...
January 26, 2012
Guest Post — Maverick Thriller Author John Avery
I'm excited to have Best Selling Kindle Thriller Author John Avery on my blog today. He gives a fascinating look into creating thriller villains and some insight why we "love" to hate them. You'll learn about Avery and the bad guys he develops with his writing.
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On Writing – 5 top qualities that make a good villain great.
During the few brief months since its publication, I've been fortunate to receive some great reviews for my debut thriller, Three Days to Die, helping to propel the...
January 24, 2012
Confessed Child Killer Takes His Own Life in Georgia Prison
Several weeks ago, I wrote a blog post about the horrific murder of a young girl in Georgia named Jorelys Rivera who was found mangled in the dumpster of an apartment complex several days after she had been reporting as missing. She was last seen playing with her siblings and a teenage sitter and had let the others know she was heading home for a drink. Ryan Brunn, a 20-year-old maintenance worker at the apartments, pleaded guilty to the abduction and murder of little Jorelys. By doing...
January 23, 2012
The Eyes Tell a Story
I think we all can agree that you can tell a few things about a person just from their eyes. Some people have sad eyes, sparkly eyes, sleepy eyes, or even happy eyes.
Do you find that you're attracted more to people with engaging eyes?
In writing, sometimes it is difficult to pinpoint a solid description of a person's eyes in order to convey a deeper feeling.
"steely gaze"
"eyes filled with overwhelming tears"
"darted from side to side"
From my newest thriller Dark Mind, "a stare that could...
January 22, 2012
Photography Sunday — My Escape
I love the beach. No matter what problems or stresses that exist in my everyday life, they seem small when I get to a beach shoreline. The subtle breeze, fresh sea air, and the picture perfect view makes me more relaxed and focused. In fact, I get some of my best writing ideas when I'm strolling along the beach. I always take the opportunity to view my world through a camera lens. I like to think of it as my mini vacation for my mind.
In my opinion, some of the best waves and sunsets in C...
January 21, 2012
Can Vigilante Detective Emily Stone Handle Herself Among Today'sTough Female TV Police Detectives?
Okay, I admit it. I watch a couple of television cop shows on a regular basis, usually with strong female characters of course. Some of my favorite cop shows are Law & Order SVU, Rizzoli & Isles, Castle, and The Closer in addition to true crime and forensic shows. I watch these shows whenever my schedule permits.
It is refreshing to see so many shows today that illustrate that women can be strong, intelligent, and capable as detectives and cops. The interesting thing is that with every...
January 19, 2012
Body Parts Found Near Hollywood Sign
The Hollywood sign high atop a hill in California has stood as a symbol of glamour and celebrity for generations. There aren't too many people who do not recognize those large white letters and think of being a movie star, even if the reality of the town is far from the glitzy appeal of the celebrity spotlight. This week, the iconic sign played host to a scene that would be quite disturbing to the average star struck tourists who come to take great pictures.
A severed head was found in a...
January 18, 2012
Can Bare Feet Benefit Your Writing and Overall Health?
You know that exhausted, tired feeling after a long day of standing on your feet? You come home and immediately kick your shoes off and peel off your tired old socks. Ahhh, now that's relief. You even feel a little bit lighter and brighter in spirit once you have shed these articles of clothing.
I'm taking a short detour from forensics and the criminal mind because I've received some funny comments recently about the quirky fact that I like to write barefooted. It's true and I never...
