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January 16, 2012
Investigating Four Types of Serial Killers
In my Emily Stone Thriller Series, Emily Stone goes up against a ruthless, diabolical and somewhat eccentric serial killer in my thriller Dead Game. This serial killer "Samuel" uses his unique signature as a "voyeuristic" serial killer to commit his crimes. I created Samuel to be a "power and control" and perhaps a bit of "hedonistic" type of serial killer. In Dark Mind, the serial killer known to readers as "Keo" has a much different approach that would be considered to be a "mission" or ...
January 14, 2012
Bullseye – 1 Star Book Reviews
"Hit me with your best shot! Fire away…!"
Book reviews are an interesting case study, but there is a distinct psychology behind them. When I'm surfing online bookstores for new books to read or even anticipating new releases of some of my favorite authors, I cannot help but notice those glaring "1 Star" reviews. I admit it, they make me shudder a little.
Are "1 Star" book reviews legitimate (for the most part) or are they from spiteful, unhappy people with too much time on their hands?
Here a...
January 12, 2012
Serial Killer Targets Homeless in California
With the way that it's been highlighted on television programs the past several years, you may think that Orange County, California is only home to wealthy teenagers who spend their days flirting by the beach and "real housewives" who document their marital troubles and new romances for the world to see. But, the truth is that there is also a significant homeless population in this county, with more than 18,000 homeless in the area over the course of a year. While living on the streets is d...
January 9, 2012
Out & About Magazine — January 2012
It's 2012 and time for the new monthly issue of Out & About Magazine! It's California's South Bay premiere entertainment guide with several great articles.
My monthly book review column features Hunter by Robert Bidinotto. Don't miss it! You will find the review on pages 37-38 along with my monthly crime safety tip.
Out & About Magazine features a pdf file or online digital version for viewing. I encourage you to read all the different articles.
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Blog: www.authorjenniferchase.com/January 7, 2012
Comments by Rapists and Printed in British "Lad Mags" are Indistinguishable
I spent some time over the holidays catching up on what some of the professionals who I respect in the field of forensic psychology have been sharing with their reading audience lately. I came across a fascinating, although disturbing, piece by Dr. Karen Franklin. I have referenced Dr. Franklin's blog on here before, as I always can count on her to provide some fascinating food for thought. This time, she discusses a study of men's magazines in Great Britain and the effect they may be...
January 5, 2012
Guest Post – Best Selling Thriller Author Rebecca Forster
I'm pleased and extremely excited to begin a series called "The Thriller Tribe" of outstanding, awesome, and critically acclaimed thriller authors this year. They've been so gracious to humor me with an article about various areas and experiences of thriller writing, which includes the genres of crime, suspense, mystery, and police procedural.
Today, I begin this blog series with best selling author Rebecca Forster and her critically acclaimed Witness Series.
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THE PROCEDURAL: WRITING IT...
January 3, 2012
Forensic News — New Data Standard Provides Improved Enhancement of Fingerprints
With all of the technology and scientific breakthroughs implemented today, forensic science works industriously with new ways to help identify pieces of crime scene evidence, victims, and suspects in order to solve cases.
Biometric data is the digital or analog representation of the physical attributes used to uniquely identify all types of characteristics in humans (ultimately identifying a specific human), which includes many types of forensic evidence.
In November of 2011, The National...
January 1, 2012
Celebrating the New Year of 2012!
Wishing everyone a 2012 that will bring new adventures, inspirations, comforting memories, and lots and lots of laughter!
Thanks to friends and family that have made this somewhat difficult and transitional year a success for me. I appreciate all the wonderful support from new readers, fans, colleagues, and networking friends. You all make writing such a joy!
Happy New Year!
December 31, 2011
Last Post of 2011 – Read an Excerpt from DARK MIND
CHAPTER ONE
Tuesday 1030 Hours
Intensity overrode the room's rising humidity. The claustrophobic staleness of the tight quarters pushed the confrontation between interrogator and suspect to the extreme.
Emily Stone calmly watched her partner from her cramped vantage point.
His eyes, dark and piercing, focused on the suspect. Sculpted biceps appeared pumped and ready for action – nerves heightened. He showed restraint, but clearly wanted to unleash mayhem.
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The Trailer Park That So Many Sexual Predators Call Home
Many of you read on my blog recently, and probably saw on multiple news sources as well, the story of the horrific murder of a young girl living in an Indiana trailer park. While there are still so many unanswered questions regarding why the accused killer Michael Plumadore would bludgeon a child to death with a brick and how he was entrusted with her care in the first place, there are some shocking details being revealed about the environment in which both the victim and her attacker...
