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An introduction to the Indigo Girls

Just listened to the Indigo Girls' new CD "Happy Holly Days" and I have to say it was pretty good. This is coming from someone of course who isn't a big fan of Christmas music. If the Indigo Girls put out a CD there is no way that I can pass it up. The girls have been a huge inspiration ever since I first heard them in Peni Lotoza's car after we got out of work at Terror on Church Street back in '93. 'Blood and Fire' was the first song I had ever heard and though many had…

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Added by Tracy L. Conway on December 3, 2010 at 12:04am — No Comments

The Value of Children's books in Rhyme (by children's author Carol Zelaya)

Which books are the ones we remember from our childhood, pages we really remember word for word as young children? I would bet that they were the nursery rhymes that we can still recite as parents and grandparents even today. What made them so memorable was the simple fact that they were written in rhyme. Isn't that why our children can rattle off so many verses from the Dr. Seus books today? When I wrote my three children's books about Emily the Chickadee, they were written in rhyme as a… Continue

Added by Carol Zelaya on August 6, 2010 at 5:47pm — No Comments

Soon to be Released: "DEAD GAME" An Emily Stone Novel by Jennifer Chase

Turn up the sound and enjoy!

While waiting for the release of Author Jennifer Chases's second novel, check out her first novel "… Continue

Added by Jennifer Chase on November 27, 2009 at 4:15pm — No Comments

If Emily Stone Had a TV Show, This Would Be the Title

Every so often, I will flip by the program “To Catch a Predator” when it is being re-aired as part of the late-night programming on MSNBC. I am sure that many of you are familiar with the show. Host Chris Hansen surprises men who have arrived at a home with the intention of having sex with an… Continue

Added by Jennifer Chase on October 19, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments

Guest Author, Carol Zelaya

Visit Carol Zelaya, author of Emily the Chickadee today at http://www.donna-mcdine.blogspot.com

Added by Donna McDine on October 13, 2009 at 6:42am — No Comments

Emily’s Crime Watch – Tip #9

Many of us take advantage of enjoying our local parks and beaches, especially this time of year when the weather is still nice and warm. It’s a great place to just relax or enjoy regular exercise, such as walking and jogging.

Living in California, I love to take advantage of all the wonderful parks and beaches whenever I can. It’s a great place for me to… Continue

Added by Jennifer Chase on September 30, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Emily’s Crime Watch – Tip #2

Emily’s main driving force in Compulsion is to track down child abductors and child murderers in order to have them brought to justice. She feels that it’s most important to protect the innocent from the evil in society… Continue

Added by Jennifer Chase on May 29, 2009 at 8:39am — No Comments

Profiles are Helpful, but Should Never Limit the Search

George Metesky, “The Mad Bomber”

I have always been amazed at the ability of FBI profilers to piece together seemingly trivial shreds of information to develop a thorough character sketch of a wanted criminal. My respect for this process only heightened after engaging in my own… Continue

Added by Jennifer Chase on May 29, 2009 at 8:30am — No Comments

Fourth Amendment vs. Emily Stone

In my new book Compulsion, protagonist Emily Stone takes extensive measures to gather surveillance evidence against some of the worst criminals on our streets. She hides in her truck, the woods, or any other available cover to record the photographs and videos that will bring yet another pedophile,… Continue

Added by Jennifer Chase on May 26, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

The True Meaning of "Compulsion"

Have you ever had a craving for a certain type of food? Perhaps an overwhelming urge to bungee jump? What causes us to feel these overwhelming feelings? You may feel that these are trivial examples of “testing fate,” but think about it. You’re probably rationalizing that while people get cravings or urges, they can control them.

Some can control it, others…

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Added by Jennifer Chase on May 25, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

Bringing Minds Together to Tackle Unsolved Mysteries

In my thriller novel Compulsion, I introduce my readers to Emily Stone. She works alone to track down and record some of the most despicable predators in our communities. Without an official police badge or the equipment offered by law enforcement, Emily uses her own sharp intuition and tools of technology to… Continue

Added by Jennifer Chase on May 14, 2009 at 8:27am — No Comments

There May Be More Victims of Serial Killers Than We Realize

In addition to keeping busy with my ongoing writing projects, I also think it is important to devote some time regularly to staying current on the latest research and news concerning criminology and forensics. In addition to maintaining my long-standing interest in these fields of study, I believe that keeping up-to-date with the latest news helps to add accuracy… Continue

Added by Jennifer Chase on May 13, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

Justice Delayed, but Justice Served

I was watching one of those “Cold Cases” programs on cable television over the weekend. I guess I could consider it research for further writing projects. The documentary focused on the shooting of two police officers in a small… Continue

Added by Jennifer Chase on May 11, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

If you've been very good . . .

You might get a PIRATE, who's been very bad!

I'm in two places at once today. First PLEASURING THE PIRATE is being featured on Dear Reader.com this week. If you haven't signed up for this free, fun service, I urge you to try it out. Each week you'll received snippets from a new book, enough to know if you'd like to read more and a chance to visit with the author on their… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on December 8, 2008 at 10:05am — No Comments

Galley Time

The lifecycle of a novel is a long one. First I submit a proposal to my editor. This usually consists of three chapters and a synopsis. If she likes what she sees, she makes my agent an offer. They haggle a bit and finally everything is agreed upon.And we're off to the races.

I may or may not adhere to my original synopsis and in the case of VEXING THE VISCOUNT, this story didn't even have a title. It was the option book in a 2 book… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on November 2, 2008 at 10:58am — No Comments

Dog Torture

Ok. I confess. That was a mean tease. I'd never torture dogs.

Unless you count making them look ridiculous.

If you could use a laugh (and anyone with a 401K these days definitely can!) pop over to my MySpace and enjoy a slideshow of my beloved dogs in pirate costumes. If you have some funny pet costumes to share, please send them to me and I'll add them to the… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on October 26, 2008 at 2:02pm — 1 Comment

A Recommended Read

I just finished reading Ms. Beverley's A LADY'S SECRET and posted at review at www.emilybryan.blogspot.com . Have you read it? Or any of Jo Beverley's historicals? Pop over and share your views.

And for more books I recommend, visit my Em Recommends page at www.emilybryan.com

Happy Reading!

Added by Emily Bryan on October 25, 2008 at 7:54am — No Comments

As Luck Would Have It

Each month I feature another author's work on my Em Recommends page. This month I've posted an interview with debut author Alissa Johnson about her new release AS LUCK WOULD HAVE IT.

Pop over to http://www.emilybryan.com to my Em Recommends page to hear all about AS LUCK WOULD HAVE IT, a great new Regency set romance.

Added by Emily Bryan on October 20, 2008 at 5:16pm — 2 Comments

Pirate Name Contest

When I first had the idea to have a Pirate Name contest on my website, I had no idea my readers would come up with such inventive entries. The final voting for the best Pirate Name is going on right now! Check them out and then cast your vote today! Pirate Name Finalists! (in no particular order)

Arabella Du Bois, The Bell

- I could see this madame of the seas quite clearly, elegant and deadly. She's definitely a lady with a… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on October 10, 2008 at 6:19am — No Comments

Computer Scare

I am the anti-techno queen. Perhaps that's why I love to lose myself in historical romance. No need for hard drives or google when you're dallying with a swashbuckling hero like my Gabriel Drake from PLEASURING THE PIRATE.

However, I live in a world and work in an industry that requires me to be computer proficient. Fortunately, I'm married to a modern-day hero, a computer guru. His expertise is in larger systems, but still, it's nice to have someone around who speaks fluent… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on August 21, 2008 at 7:00am — No Comments