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On Writing Books in a Series

Recruits is book 1 in a three-book sci-fi series for young adults. Readers often ask me how I come up with the storylines for the second and third books. Before I begin writing the second or third book in any series, I ask myself two questions that twine together like braids: How do I raise…

Romantic Twists in ‘Recruits’

In Recruits, my upcoming sci-fi novel for young adults, 17-year-old twins fall in love. There are three issues at work in this scenario. First, everybody loves a good romantic angle. Well, okay. I love a great romance. I love how it spices up even the taut friction of a solid thriller. Second, it was two guys,…

Behind the Scenes of ‘Recruits’ Sci-Fi Novel

Very early in my career, I wrote three YA sci-fi novels using the Thomas Locke pen-name. A couple of years later, Bethany House Publishers decided the stories had been successful enough to re-issue the trilogy as one big fat book, Dream Voyagers. I had plans in place to continue with a new series. Then Janette…

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…

Flash Point Releases in 1 Day. Ready to Party With Me?

Tomorrow is launch day. Flash Point, book #2 in the Fault Lines techno-thriller series, will be on sale at your favorite online and brick-and-mortar booksellers. Join me tomorrow at my Facebook Page, where we’ll kick off the launch party with some fun prizes. Reviewers Write… Some of my “super fans” received an early-release copy of…

2 Days Until Flash Point Releases

Two short days until Flash Point releases. Flash Point is book #2 in the Fault Lines techno-thriller series (Trial Run is book 1). You’ll definitely want to like my Facebook Page so you can participate in my launch day celebration (yes, there will be prizes). Readers Say… Early reviews of Flash Point are coming in….

Flash Point is Coming. Let the countdown begin!

Only three days until the release of Flash Point, book #2 in the Fault Lines techno-thriller series. I’ve got something special planned for launch day that you won’t want to miss. To find out what it is, like my Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/tlockebooks/. After you’ve liked the page, click downward-pointing arrow in the “Liked” tab…

Is Mankind Ready to Redefine Death?

Over the past five years, quantum physics has gradually, reluctantly, emerged from the lab. What was until recently considered on the verge of insanity has begun to redefine reality. These discoveries frame Flash Point, the second installment in the Fault Lines series. One such arena is the conflict raging within human psychology and biology, bio-physics,…

Flash Point, sequel to Trial Run, releases August 2

Flash Point, book #2 in the Fault Lines techno-thriller series, releases August 2, 2016. Book 1 in the series is Trial Run. What if the limits of time and space were breached? Junior financial analyst Lena Fennan loves managing risk and making money. Yet when she gets a mysterious invitation to take a leap into…