Thomas Locke

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Michael Crichton: My inspiration for techno-thriller writing

In this new feature, I’m responding to reader questions about writing – specifically, writing fantasy and techno-thriller novels. Here’s today’s reader question… and my response. Q: Author Michael Crichton has been an inspiration to you. Can you elaborate on that? Thomas Locke: When I started writing, I read how 90 percent of a professional athlete’s…

New Feature: Behind the Mind of Thomas Locke

I asked readers to send me your questions about writing – specifically, about writing fantasy and techno-thriller novels – and you responded. Here is our first reader question… and my response. Q: How do you research sci-fi, considering most stories in this genre are futuristic? How do you keep it real while inviting the reader…