The release of Merchant of Alyss, book 2 in my Legends of the Realm fantasy series, is January 5, 2016! Here’s a sneak peek of one of the characters you’ll be getting to know in Merchant of Alyss. Captain Meda was also in book 1, Emissary, but in Merchant, she plays a prominent role. Question…
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Merchant of Alyss: Cover Reveal Jigsaw Puzzle
It’s always fun to reveal the cover of an upcoming novel. Thought I’d have a little fun with the “cover reveal” this time. Below is a virtual jigsaw puzzle of the Merchant of Alyss cover. Merchant of Alyss releases January 5, 2016, and is book 2 in the Legends of the Realm series. (Emissary is…
Q&A With Thomas Locke: Why is the ‘Emissary’ Protagonist Named ‘Hyam’?
Q: The protagonist in Emissary is named Hyam – a Hebrew name derived from the word chayyim, meaning “life.” Was your choice of that name significant? Thomas Locke: Yes. Hyam was used in 17th and 18th century England by the Jewish community. In 1655 the Protestant ruler of England, Oliver Cromwell, abolished all restrictions that…
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