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December eBook Deal on ‘Trial Run’

Just learned about an amazing December deal on the ebook version of Trial Run. Trial Run is book 1 in my “Fault Lines” techno-thriller series. Flash Point is book 2 in the series. Fault Lines, book 3 in the series, is coming August 1, 2017! $1.99 – Amazon Kindle $2.39 Christianbook.com ebook $2.99 Barnes &…

How I Weave the Element of Danger Into my Techno-Thriller, ‘Flash Point’

In my new techno-thriller, Flash Point, some of the voyagers “ascend” to a realm beyond physical confines. When they return, they’re possessed by a reptilian-like beast. My purpose in introducing this inhuman element of evil was straightforward. I wanted to rock the readers’ world. The issue was how to introduce an element of danger within…

How to Write Multiple Points-of-View in a Novel

Readers often ask how I develop multiple points-of-view in a story. In this blog post, I’ll use Flash Point as an example, since it includes three parallel storylines (Lena’s, Brett’s, and Reese’s), which eventually intersect. The real challenge for new writers in having a dueling point-of view (POV) is establishing clear and distinctively different characters….

‘Explosive,’ says Trial Run reviewer

Today, I’m featuring three reader reviews of Flash Point, from Anne Rightler, Natalie Walters, and Benjamin Liles. Be sure to click the link next to each reviewer’s name to read his or her full review. Anne Rightler, on Goodreads: Flash Point, second in the Fault Lines series by Thomas Locke, is a wonderful read! Action-packed…

To achieve the impossible, we must first change our perspective

In Trial Run and Flash Point, two of the characters, Trent and Lena, “hear” their future selves giving them instructions. They are the only characters who have this ability without using technology. Let me explain why. When I started work on the Fault Lines techno-thriller series, one of the issues that dominated my thinking was…

‘An exhilarating ride,’ says Flash Point reviewer

“Reading a Thomas Locke novel is like racing a muscle car down an empty highway on a hot summer’s day — it’s an exhilarating ride that ends all too quickly.” – From Dave Milbrandt’s review of Flash Point. Cindy Anderson’s review: According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, flash point is: “A point, place, or situation in…

August ebook Deal on ‘Trial Run’

The ebook of Trial Run (book 1 in the Fault Lines techno-thriller series), is being offered at special discount prices during August: August 17-21 – $1.99 August 22-31 – $5.99 Visit your favorite online bookseller to check prices, as they can vary among booksellers: Amazon Barnes & Noble BAM! Christianbook.com Learn about both books in…

Flash Point Releases Today. You Could Win Prizes!

The countdown has reached zero and Flash Point has launched! I’m hoping that you’ll love book 2 in the Fault Lines techno-thriller series, and am anxious to hear from you. Enter for a chance to win So, how would you like a chance to win a 2-pack of both books in the series, Trial Run…