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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

Read Lucid on your iPhone or iPod touch!

Did you know you can read Kindle Edition e-books on your iPhone or iPod touch? For more information, please visit:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?ie=UTF8&ref=dp_kinw%5Fae%5F2&docId=1000301301

To purchase a copy of Lucid Kindle Edition (readable on Kindle Reader, iPod touch and iPhone), please click here:…

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Added by Katherine Angela Yeboah on November 7, 2009 at 10:27pm — No Comments

Read the first two chapters of my mystery novel, Lucid, for Free!

You can read the first two chapters of my mystery novel, Lucid, on BookRix for Free! Please click here;

Lucid Sample Chapters

Lucid is out now in e-book edition and Amazon Kindle edition (readable on Kindle Reader, iPhone & iPod Touch). To purchase Lucid, or find out more information, please visit my website:…

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Added by Katherine Angela Yeboah on November 7, 2009 at 10:04pm — No Comments

Lucid is now on Amazon!

You can now read my creepy mystery novel, Lucid, on your Amazon Kindle Reader!

Sloane Solomon is a beautiful, young college student who begins experimenting with a very intense type of dreaming known as ‘lucid dreaming’. At first, she really enjoys these dreams, as they are much more vivid and memorable than any she has experienced before. But her dreams quickly turn into disturbing nightmares, when she finds herself gazing into her neighbor’s apartment. There, she is confronted by… Continue

Added by Katherine Angela Yeboah on November 7, 2009 at 9:55pm — No Comments

CROSSROADS published

Readers, who like LeCarre and Forsyth novels and movies, might also like my recently published CROSSROADS thriller. My The Raven Affair should be published by the end of 2009. My third novel, Last Flight to Rome, requires further work before submission. My fourth novel, Tunnel, is still in the 'formative' stage. Interested readers can find my novels and their progress at http://www.SNEDELTON.com". I have received a couple of complimentary reviews and I am… Continue

Added by steven nedelton on October 23, 2009 at 7:59am — No Comments

Emily’s Crime Watch – Tip #10

Emily wanted me to talk about a safety issue that many people have expressed their recent concerns - home security and what to do to keep your family and home safe from burglaries or home invasions.

There are two important aspects to remember for home security against potential break-ins: secure you home with proper hardware and electronics, and make sure that your entire family… Continue

Added by Jennifer Chase on October 12, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments

An Offender’s Signature vs. Modus Operandi

Sometimes there's some confusion of the difference between a criminal’s signature versus the criminal’s modus operandi when they commit a specific crime.

Are they the same?

No, they are distinctly different because one feeds on emotional needs of the criminal while the other is a procedure.

Modus operandi is the method that is used… Continue

Added by Jennifer Chase on September 30, 2009 at 5:37pm — No Comments

An Offender’s Signature vs. Modus Operandi

Added by Jennifer Chase on September 30, 2009 at 5:37pm — 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

How Important is Crime Mapping to Law Enforcement Today?

A complex and growing problem among our civilized society has been the cause and effect of crime. Three basic issues have been addressed and debated: how to prevent crime, how to combat crime, and how to punish for the criminal act. Extensive research and tactical techniques have been the outcome to… Continue

Added by Jennifer Chase on September 30, 2009 at 3:00pm — No Comments

What Makes a Good Bad Guy

What Makes a Good Bad Guy?

Getting your readers to hate the bad guy is much easier than getting them to sympathize with them. True, you may want to give your villain some redeeming qualities, but if your character does something truly loathsome, your readers will never forget.

Some of the most memorable villains will often cause their victims to suffer in either their body or mind. Think about some of the most notorious bad guys, and you’ll see what I mean. Nurse Ratched… Continue

Added by Ron Adams on June 12, 2009 at 4:59pm — No Comments

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… Continue

Added by Jennifer Chase on April 28, 2009 at 11:59am — No Comments

What Inspired Me to Write My First Novel?

Where did I get the idea for Lucid, my novel about lucid dreaming?

By Katherine Angela Yeboah

Los Angeles…a city of high-rise and palm trees and sunsets that melt you on the inside. I first set foot here in the early 1990s and instantly fell in love with the place. During one of many visits, I was staying in an inn for young travelers. It was a wild place, with fascinating characters coming and going by the vanload and parties that never seemed to end before the dawn… Continue

Added by Katherine Angela Yeboah on April 21, 2009 at 9:00pm — No Comments

Lucid by Katherine Angela Yeboah

Lucid by Katherine Angela Yeboah

Sloane Solomon is a beautiful, young college student who lives in the vibrant city of L.A. She first hears about ‘lucid dreaming’ from a friend, who intrigues her with descriptions of dreams so lifelike, so vivid, so unlike any she has ever had before. And when he explains how she can achieve them, by focusing on her hands when she suspects she may be dreaming, Sloane can’t wait to… Continue

Added by Katherine Angela Yeboah on April 11, 2009 at 8:00pm — No Comments

Lucid Receives a 4 Star Review!

My novel, 'Lucid', just received a great review and 4 out of 5 stars on the Manic Readers website!

The review:

Sloane is a typical college student who spends her free time hanging out with her friends. Her best friend, Alex, and Alex’s boyfriend, Silas, begin talking about dreams and their significance on one such occasion. Over the next few days, Sloane’s dreams become more and… Continue

Added by Katherine Angela Yeboah on April 11, 2009 at 7:30pm — No Comments

Interview with a California Police Sergeant About Crime and Public Safety

My novel Compulsion has raised some interesting questions about crime and public safety. The heroine, Emily Stone, tracks down pedophiles and serial killers, and then anonymously… Continue

Added by Jennifer Chase on April 7, 2009 at 10:29pm — No Comments

Recent Murders Remind Us That Violent Crime is All Too Real

My novel Compulsion focuses on the mind of a serial killer, one who focuses his criminal efforts over a period of time and often develops a particular trademark to his murderous deeds. The studies I completed in criminology and forensic science were largely motivated by my interest in what makes these…

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Added by Jennifer Chase on April 7, 2009 at 8:31am — No Comments

Another Rave Book Review by Teresa on the Novel "Compulsion"

I really appreciate all of the wonderful reviews and comments coming in about Compulsion. Thank you to everyone!

Title: Compulsion

Author: Jennifer Chase

Publisher: Outskirts Press

Book URL: http://outskirtspress.com/webpage.php?ISBN=978-1-4327-3416-9

Release Date: Available Now

ISBN: 978-1-4327-3416-9

Format:… Continue

Added by Jennifer Chase on April 3, 2009 at 7:25pm — No Comments

Chapter One, from my new novel, Dirty Little Angels (now available on Amazon.com)

The baby was a white fist of flesh. Mama had placed the ultrasound photo atop her dresser in a sterling silver frame. That night, when the pain bent her over in the kitchen, I imagined that same white fist punching her insides black-and-blue. When Daddy called from the hospital to tell us she’d lost the baby, my brother Cyrus said I shouldn’t worry. He said the baby didn’t feel any pain, that at nine weeks it wasn’t anything but a ball of meat squirming in Mama’s stomach. He said it hadn’t even… Continue

Added by Chris Tusa on March 30, 2009 at 7:48pm — 1 Comment

Have You Ever Been Tempted to Make a Citizen’s Arrest?

In my new book Compulsion, protagonist Emily Stone makes it her mission to track down the criminals who terrorize neighborhoods in her home city and beyond. If there is a pedophile, rapist, or murderer yet to be captured, Stone will be hot on his trail. She uses her…

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Added by Jennifer Chase on March 27, 2009 at 3:06am — No Comments