Chuck Locklear
fascinating characters, impactful books and messages
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People of Possibility
“With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” —Matthew 19:26 Get inspired. Discover what inspires you and do it each day, each week. It may be time spent praying; it may be singing in the choir; it may be reading… Continue Reading “People of Possibility”
Blind Spots
My new TikTok channel made some of my blind spots glaring. On Chuck’s Back Porch, I do book reviews… and promote my book. The surprising thing is that in the video, I don’t look like the image that I have in my mind. And… Continue Reading “Blind Spots”
Mystery Date
Would you let Core Tom, the antagonist, date your daughter? As I shielded my eyes from the sun, I was startled by three figures standing on the hill overlooking Mallard Creek. I approached, undetected, and guessed these men to be the expected hunting party,… Continue Reading “Mystery Date”
If You Loved Outlander…
If you loved Claire Randall in Outlander, you will love Jane in A Storm Coming. Readers first meet Jane in July of 1710 on the Coastal Plains of North Carolina. Like Claire, Jane struggles with the English. Jane’s aunt, the clan mother, warns her that… Continue Reading “If You Loved Outlander…”
Father’s Day
Looking for the perfect gift? Buy your dad a gift he will love. I’m probably your dad’s age, and if he is like me, he loves history. A Storm Coming is the perfect gift. This is what one reader said: “If you have ever… Continue Reading “Father’s Day”
Spoiler Alert
Fans of The Frozen River, those addicted to Amy Harmon books, and binge-watchers of Outlander episodes will love this.
I Promise
Five days until publication day. I have shared many sections from A Storm Coming on this site. I need your review. Early Reviews are Key The first week reviews drive Amazon rankings. Don’t wait; I’m hoping to make the top ten. Anything you write… Continue Reading “I Promise”
Travel to Berkeley Plantation
Nine days until release day of A Storm Coming. The excitement is building! Let talk about Thomas Kearsey, one of the main characters. One reviewer, Fiza Pathan, says “… the most surprising voice of all appears who is Kearsey, a half-Weyanoke indentured servant on… Continue Reading “Travel to Berkeley Plantation”
Secretly Locked Away
Join me in Greenville NC on June 24th at the Joyner Library on the campus of East Carolina University as I reveal a locked away secret. The secret… a 16th century gunlock. The artifact motivated me to write A Storm Coming, set during the Tuscarora… Continue Reading “Secretly Locked Away”
We are Family
I checked Amazon this morning and there are fourteen days left until publication day. “We are Family” are not just words. If you are reading this you know my story and you are an advanced reader. I need your help to write a review.… Continue Reading “We are Family”
