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Thomas Lockhaven

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You can blame my 7th grade English teacher, Mr. Ownby. I began writing mysteries in middle school, with gripping titles like, The Secret in The Swamp and The Ghost of Hollow Lake—Mr. Ownby, would kindly read them, and then encourage me to keep writing and reading the classics. His words, some day I'll be reading your mysteries with the rest of the world inspired me.

Forty years later, I was able to fulfill my dreams and become a full time writer. When I began writing, I decided that my books would be a safe-haven from the real world. My children's series all have strong messages of perseverance, thinking outside the box, friendship and loyalty. I have a daughter, and as I work through my manuscripts, I always try to imagine what I can say to
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Thomas Lockhaven By simply writing. There are days that I write, and I know that what I'm writing is going straight in the trash, but I write anyways.I truly believe t…moreBy simply writing. There are days that I write, and I know that what I'm writing is going straight in the trash, but I write anyways.I truly believe that when I have off days, it's my brain trying to work out an issue. There have been times where I've written for a week, and then taken 15k words and thrown them in the trash. The answer to writers block is to just keep writing, and eventually your creativity will begin to flow again.(less)
Thomas Lockhaven Find something that you are passionate about and write. Write EVERY day. Try to improve something about your writing every day. Go to a park, and peop…moreFind something that you are passionate about and write. Write EVERY day. Try to improve something about your writing every day. Go to a park, and people watch. Describe the person in detail. How do they walk? Do they have any quirky mannerisms? Are they left or right handed? Work on writing about being in the moment not just an observer. You can do this by working on your dialogue. Most people like to be a part of the scene or the action and not just a passive onlooker. My last bit of advice is to make sure that what you write is constantly moving the story forward. I hope this helps! (less)
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Thomas Lockhaven is finished with How to Write and Market a Christmas Cozy Mystery: After hundreds of hours and 3 months of writing and researching, I've finally finished How to Write & Market a Christmas Cozy Mystery. Writing this book was a humbling experience. I wanted to make sure that I provided step-by-step instructions that would be helpful, but I also wanted to create resources that could be immediately put to use. I pray this book encourages you to share your story! Merry Christmas, Thomas
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Thomas Lockhaven is 99% done with How to Write and Market a Christmas Cozy Mystery: After hundreds of hours and 3 months of writing and researching, I've finally finished How to Write & Market a Christmas Cozy Mystery. Writing this book was a humbling experience. I wanted to make sure that I provided step-by-step instructions that would be helpful, but I also wanted to create resources that could be immediately put to use. I pray this book encourages you to share your story! Merry Christmas, Thomas
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"Loved it. Not generally the normal cozy I tend to read but it swept me along before I could say, toad's eyes and the blood of a virgin... seriously good story. Love Gwynevere's character, a witch in training and the things she gets up to seeking the " Read more of this review »
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“Ava had stolen her thunder. “The statue’s at least a hundred feet up.”
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“ballplayer”
Thomas Lockhaven, Ava & Carol Detective Agency: Books 4-6

“medal.”
Thomas Lockhaven, Ava & Carol Detective Agency: Books 1-3

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