Chuck Locklear
fascinating characters, impactful books and messages
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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”
I Need Your Help
Leading up to the launch of A Storm Coming on June 2, 2026, I will introduce the main characters. Starting with Jane, the heroine. You are a valuable part of my team and you can help by writing an Amazon review. You will not… Continue Reading “I Need Your Help”
Just for Fun
Just for fun, take this short quiz to find your dream date from the characters in A Storm Coming. You can choose “tall, dark, and handsome” or “beautiful and alluring.” A Storm Coming is a sweeping historical novel set in 1710 North Carolina, where a… Continue Reading “Just for Fun”
Does DEI Matter?
I am a student of history. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs promote fairness and full participation of all people, particularly those of historically marginalized communities, such as Native Americans. A Storm Coming is the story of my ancestors. It’s about race, love, and redemption. It… Continue Reading “Does DEI Matter?”
Big Confession!
I have a big confession. I didn’t know what an ARC was—or that I needed one. Turns out, I do. An ARC is a sneak peek that allows your faithful readers to provide feedback. It stands for Advanced Reader Copy. This is where you come… Continue Reading “Big Confession!”
