Jennifer Chase is a multi award-winning and USA Today BestSelling crime fiction author, as well as a consulting criminologist. Jennifer holds a bachelor degree in police forensics and a master’s degree in criminology & criminal justice. These academic pursuits developed out of her curiosity about the criminal mind as well as from her own experience with a violent psychopath, providing Jennifer with deep personal investment in every story she tells. In addition, she holds certifications in serial crime and criminal profiling. She is an affiliate member of the International Association of Forensic Criminologists, and member of the International Thriller Writers.
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Before you started writing your book, what kind of research did you do to prepare yourself?
I spend time making sure that the forensic and crime scene portions of my book, The Fragile Ones, is current and correct. Even though my background is in forensics and criminology, there are always new technologies emerging and fun twists that I can incorporate for readers. With every book, I find that I need to clarify things such as settings and perhaps some historical background. I love research. You learn something new! I have a tendency to dig further into research because it can often help for another book.
Did you pursue publishers or did you opt to self-pub?
I initially self-published and was happy doing that. I had thought about submitting manuscripts to publishers a crime fiction series idea, but hadn't had a chance. My current publisher, Bookouture, contacted me when one of the promotion and marketing specialist had read my work. As a writer, I have a million ideas and series running through my head, so I pitched the idea for the Detective Katie Scott series. I had wanted to write a series about an Army veteran that was a military K9 handler and now works cold cases for the local sheriff's department. It was a dream come true. The sixth book in the series will be out later this year.
If published by a publisher, what was your deciding factor in going with them?
I weighed my freedom as a writer, being my own publisher, against what a publisher had to offer me. The publisher handles all the editing, cover design, book synopsis, and promotion. Whew! That takes so much work and effort away from a writer's job—which is writing.
If published by a publisher, are you happy with the price they chose?
Yes, for paperbacks and audio. I would like to see the e-book a bit higher, but I understand that they use the lower prices for specials and the sales reflect their decisions.
Did you write your book, then revise or revise as you went?
It depends. I usually write a few chapters and then I revise as I re-read the story. It's generally true when it's a really important part of the story, such as a pivotal scene, crime scene, or when the killer is revealed to the reader—and the detective.
Did you consider making or hiring someone to make a book trailer for your book? If so, what’s the link?
Yes, definitely. Pump up Your Book did my trailer. Here's the link: https://youtu.be/NGSF2iEGlD4
What’s your opinion on giving your book away to sell other copies of your book?
I think it all depends on several factors. For example, if you have a series that's been around for a while, then giving away the first in the series is fine, but only for a special period of time. But I don't recommend leaving it free forever. Being a writer means selling books and earning money for your product. E-books in particular are already at a reasonable if not cheap price, so I feel that most readers can afford to buy them.
What are three of the most important things you believe an author should do before their book is released?
Polish. Prepare. Promote.
What are three of the most important things you believe an author should do after their book is released?
Enjoy it and take a breath—you've earned it. Promote. Blog.
What kind of pre-promotion did you do before the book came out?
I have an ongoing blog and author Facebook page, which I let readers know about the upcoming release of books and then when it's released. Along the way, I post articles related to the book and the series—crime topics, forensics, and K9 information. I change pricing on the previous book in the series to gain attention again. I set up a blog tour for interviews, articles, and reviews. And basically never stop promoting.
Do you have a long term plan with your book?
Since, The Fragile Ones, is part of a series, I plan on several more books in the series. It's important to keep the hype about all the books fresh and interesting for new readers.
What would you like to say to your readers and fans about your book?
Thank you. Thank you so much for reading and enjoying my
Detective Katie Scott series. I mean that sincerely. Every day when I sit down
at my desk and begin to write, I'm so happy and thankful that I have readers
and fans that enjoy my stories. I have a job that I love and wouldn't be able
to do it without all the readers.
Inside the Book
Title: THE FRAGILE ONES
Author: Jennifer Chase
Publisher: Bookouture
Pages: 300
Genre: Crime Thriller
BOOK BLURB:
“Please Mommy, can Tessa and I go play on the swing by the creek?” the little girl begs, pushing a blonde curl from her eyes. “We’ll stay together, and we promise to be safe.” Hours later, their mother waits anxiously for her darling girls to arrive home with a list of reasons why they are late. But the front door never opens…
When the bodies of eleven and twelve-year-old sisters, Tessa and Megan, are found at the bottom of a ravine—dressed in matching pastel summer outfits, their small bodies broken from the fall—Detective Katie Scott is called to one of the most shocking and heartbreaking crime scenes of her career.
Carefully picking through the fragile remains, Katie makes the first of many disturbing discoveries: the girls were not biological sisters. The youngest, Megan, is a DNA match to a kidnapping case years before. The tiny number burnt into her skin the mark of a terrifying killer intent on keeping count of his collection.
Her PTSD from the army triggered, Katie is left reeling as she maps other missing children in the local area. Has this twisted soul found a way to stay nearby his victims? Could he be watching now as Katie hits one dead end after another?
A wild storm building, matching a fiber found during the autopsy to a nearby boatyard is the break Katie needs. But when another girl goes missing, just as lightning strikes and the power goes out, Katie only has her instincts, her team and her service dog to rely on. As time runs out for Katie to finds the stolen child alive, who will become the next number on this monster’s deadly list?
Fans of Lisa Regan, Rachel Caine and Melinda Leigh, you better buckle-up for the ride of your life! BEWARE – this gripping crime thriller is guaranteed to keep you up all night!
Wow!!!… a page-turning, nail-biting crime thriller!!… absolutely fantastic… had me completely hooked… filled with nail-biting suspense… keeps you on edge.’ Bookworm86, 5 stars
‘Excellent… nail-biting… had me enthralled from page one… gripped through each twist and turn… jaw-dropping and totally unexpected… brilliant.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars
‘My heart was in my throat… kept me tapping my e-reader screen.’ Robin Loves Reading, 5 stars
‘Oh, my goodness!… non-stop!’ Diane is Reading, 5 stars
‘THERE WAS NO WAY I WAS PUTTING THIS BOOK DOWN!!!!!… I was literally holding my breath… I HAD TO KNOW!!!!! As for the explosive ending? WOW definitely not what or who I was expecting.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
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