Today’s post features reviews and review excerpts from avid fantasy readers. Dona Watson: When I first heard of Emissary, Book 1 of the “Legends of the Realm” series, I was intrigued. I’m always a sucker for new fantasy worlds. In addition, new fantasies written from a Christian worldview are always interesting. Although Emissary is not…
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Q&A With Thomas Locke: Is ‘Emissary’ a David vs. Goliath Story?
Q: The leader of the enemy’s army thinks Hyam is insignificant. Is this a David vs. Goliath story? Frodo vs. Sauron? Thomas Locke: I wanted Emissary to have that “everyman” feeling. Instead of building muscles or learning battle techniques or studying hard or raising himself up by his bootstraps, Hyam is someone who happens to…
Enter the ‘Emissary’ Sweepstakes!
Emissary, the first book in the Legends of the Realm epic fantasy series, released January 6, 2015. I invite you to enter my month-long giveaway of limited-edition artwork prizes featuring the Emissary cover art. SWEEPSTAKES I’ll be giving away multiple prizes each week to U.S. residents who enter the sweepstakes at http://woobox.com/pan363, or right here…
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…
Readers Weigh in on ‘Emissary’
Here are excerpts from early reader reviews of Emissary, my epic fantasy novel that releases January 6, 2015. Tracie Heskett, on her blog: 5 stars – excellent Thomas Locke gives readers the ingredients for great fiction in his new epic fantasy, Emissary: characters we care about, an inward and outward quest for the hero, and…
A New Kind of Review for a New Kind of Story
I’d like to share three reader reviews of Emissary from Emmanuel James Boston, Dave Milbrandt and Steve Hilton. I suspect you’ll enjoy each reviewer’s unique style as much as I did! Mystery embedded in mystery By Emmanuel James Boston, originally published on his blog Thomas Locke delivers something to his readers that, by all measures,…
Q&A With Thomas Locke: How do you hope to encourage ‘Emissary’ readers?
Q: Is there any lesson or encouragement you hope to instill in readers of Emissary? Thomas Locke: I most want to take readers back to the type of story that meant so much to me as I was growing up. During our formative years – up until around age 30 – we are reinforcing our…
First Reader Reviews of ‘Emissary’
My publisher generously provided Advanced Reading Copies (ARCs) of Emissary to a number of volunteer reviewers. As these reviewers receive their books, they’ve been emailing me their first impressions. I thought you might enjoy their comments: “I already read it! Incredibly compelling speculative fiction! It warrants great reviews!” -LaVonne Svenhard “I received my…
Q&A With Thomas Locke: Define ‘Epic Fantasy for Modern Readers’
Q: Why did you choose to write epic fantasy and technological thrillers for the mainstream market, when many of your recent books have been contemporary suspense for the inspirational market? Thomas Locke: For the past several years I have grown increasingly concerned over the all-pervading darkness that nowadays forms the core of both character development…
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