Tag Archives: Fantasy

Interview with Thomas Locke, author of “Merchant of Alyss”

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Fiction Aficionado

Merchant of Alyss, is the second book in Thomas Locke’s Legends of the Realm fantasy series, and will release on 5 January 2016.  You can read my review here.  Today, I have a little bio for you and a Q … Continue reading →

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Merchant of Alyss (Thomas Locke) – Review

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Fiction Aficionado

  “It came to Hyam like a scent carried on a war-torn wind. But there was no hint of breeze within the city walls. Nor did he actually smell anything. But he knew it nonetheless, the electric potency of a … Continue reading →

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Thoughts to Live By

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Fiction Aficionado

Your thought for today comes from Captain Meda from Thomas Locke’s soon-to-be-released Merchant of Alyss: “There are few actions that bring greater satisfaction than knowing the right choice and taking it.” http://tlocke.com/legends-of-the-realm/merchant-of-alyss/ Free sample chapter from MERCHANT OF ALYSS by … Continue reading →

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Now THIS is romance!

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Fiction Aficionado

I know, I know.  It’s actually fantasy, but it is also a romance in the oldest sense of the term.  It is the story of a hero and his quest; a quest that carries both personal and universal significance. I’m talking … Continue reading →

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Character Painting

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Fiction Aficionado

Seriously, if you want some great examples of how to capture the essence of a minor character in a few sentences, read Thomas Locke’s Emissary. Here’s another one I posted recently. Now, picture this if you will: “The older man … Continue reading →

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