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…
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How a Political Hot Button Can Electrify Readers in the Opening Pages of Your Novel
Recreational marijuana is a “smoking” hot topic these days, particularly in Colorado and Washington, which were the first two states to legalize its recreational use. When I first read about the total chaos surrounding the “legal pot” issue, I thought, hmmmmm… I was looking for a hot topic, something that would electrify readers in the…
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…
Why Book 2 in the Fault Lines Series Introduces a New Cast of Characters
Trial Run, book #1 in the Fault Lines techno-thriller series, ends with several of the key characters on a private island. Some readers imagined that Flash Point (book 2) would open where Trial Run left off. Yet Flash Point introduces a mostly new group of characters. Charlie Hazard and several others from the first story…
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….
Discover how
it all began
in this explosiveprequel to Trial Run
Journey into
the Realm
with this ebookshort from Emissary
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