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Writers Manual welcomes you! An interview about Jennifer Chase

Interview by Writers Manual
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Tell us a bit about yourself.

What would you like us to know about you?
Jennifer Chase is an author, freelance writer, and criminologist. She holds a bachelor degree in police forensics and a master's degree in criminology. She has recently authored a debut thriller novel, Compulsion. Her intense curiosity about crime propels her to write crime fiction. In addition, she currently assists clients in ghostwriting, copywriting, editing, and research.

What are you doing now? (Career? Married? Single? Children? Pets?)
Jennifer Chase lives in California with her husband, two dogs, and two cats working on her next novel.

What is your favourite food?
Homemade oatmeal cookies fresh from the oven.

What is your favourite colour?
The green tones of nature.

What is your favourite sound?
Waves lapping against the shoreline.

Who is your favourite person?
My husband -- makes life complete.

What is your favourite place?
Kauai.

What is your favourite memory?
Lazy summer days with my childhood friends.

What is your favourite article of clothing?
My well-worn pair of blue jeans.

What is your favourite word?
Exquisite.

What is your favourite writers' quote and why?

This just sums life up...
"Do as little harm to others as you can; make any sacrifice for your true friends; be responsible for yourself and ask nothing of others; and grab all the fun you can. Don't give much thought to yesterday, don't worry about tomorrow, live in the moment, and trust that your existence has meaning even when the world seems to be all blind chance and chaos. When life lands a hammer blow in your face, do your best to respond to the hammer as if it had been a cream pie." -- Dean Koontz

What is your most favourite quality about yourself?
My drive.

What is the least favourite quality about yourself?
My anxiety.

If you could go anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
The beach on Kauai to pique my writing inspiration.

What inspires you to write and why?
The world and people because there’s an infinite amount of possibilities.

What is your favourite book and why?
I love too many books to pick just one favorite.

What is your favourite genre and why?
Thriller because it makes you feel alive.

List your three favourite authors (any genre) and why?
Jeffrey Deaver for his wonderful Lincoln Rhyme novels of a true criminalist. Dean Koontz for his interesting take on characters, the world, and how evil can be overcome. John Douglas for bringing us the real stories of killers and their victims.

What do you think makes a writer successful?
A true love for all aspects of the craft.

What is it that makes you successful as a writer?
The ability to see outside the box.

What are your goals as a writer?
To complete a full-length novel every year.

What is the best tip you can give to fellow writers?
Write something everyday and don't take "no" for an answer.

What do you hope to provide your readers with through your writing?
A true escape by taking a thrilling ride.

List your three favourite online writer-resource sites and why (include URLS).
http://www.goodreads.com/
http://www.authorsden.com/
http://www.bookmarketing.ning.com/
These are great sites to promote your work, find out what people are reading, and to network with great people.

If you have published a book, tell us about your publishing success (title, publishing date and company, where it is available to purchase).

"COMPULSION" (Fiction/Thriller) October 31, 2008, Outskirts Press. You can find out more information about me and Compulsion www.outskirtspress.com/compulsion
It’s available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and many other Internet book retailers.

How long did it take you to write your book(s)?
It took 8 months to submit my manuscript to Outskirts Press.

What would you do differently if you could repeat the same publishing experience?
Start promoting the book before release date.

What have you learned about the publishing world?
There’s always something new to learn and never stop promoting yourself.

This is your chance to 'Talk Back' to your readers. What would you like to say to them?
Thank you so much for all of your support and positive reviews. It keeps me working toward that next novel.

What's the one thing that you want them to know about your writing?
I write for the pure enjoyment and to take fans on the next thrilling adventure.