R.E. Lockett

I'm not perfect, but I possess the strength to ignore the manipulatory power of a salesperson head nod. Each time, my brain goes "no, don't nod with them" and I win a tiny battle that only I was fighting.

"When you know, you... just quickly verify before commiting."

I would clock hours and hours playing a video game where you regain health by finding one of many grandmas scattered throughout the realm and asking for a big ol' hug.

#WritersCoffeeClub 5, How much misdirection is unreasonable?

None of it. The readers expectations exist to subvert. Providing a known entity gives the reader purchase. So long as you point out the rug, I see know reason not to pull it out from under them if it serves the story.

My dream Medusa has novelty T-shirts that say things like "Say it to my face.", "My eyes are up here.", and "You can be my rock,".

A stylized dragon icon stamped on a blue wood grain pattern is the background over which hovers a yellowed scroll. Beside the scroll is the phrase 'Know Your Slay B C's'. The scroll reads "M is for Movement and shifts in the sands. You fall in the desert, you may never land. " Beneath the scroll reads "R.E. Lockett, Silent Orchard Rising Storm, March 2026. The symbol of an apple sits behind the 'O' in Orchard.

M is for Movement and shifts in the sands. You fall in the desert, you may never land.
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Lockett’s Logic Machine - A simple text entry box that counts the characters to your prompt and swaps images of trees for images of trees on fire as you reach certain character count milestones.

“See the immediate results of your wildly unnecessary prompt.”

I will always have a 'To Be Written' file that is impossibly long. I can't help the way I dream. Fiona and I will forever disagree about the reasons for sleeping.
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#ScribesAndMakers Aug 1: What's on the docket for this month?

I need to finish the latest edit of SORS and send the book to a copyeditor.
I also need to finish the world map, timeline, and cover designs.

I need to start doing vocal warmups before work calls.
Co-workers don't seem to enjoy it when I do them during the call.

A stylized dragon icon stamped on a blue wood grain pattern is the background over which hovers a yellowed scroll. Beside the scroll is the phrase 'Know Your Slay B C's'. The scroll reads "L is for Life, the first gift we receive. Both princess and pauper are born and bereaved." Beneath the scroll reads "R.E. Lockett, Silent Orchard Rising Storm, March 2026. The symbol of an apple sits behind the 'O' in Orchard.

L is for Life, the first gift we receive. Both princess and pauper are born and bereaved.
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Unusual, but as a verb.

Does anyone have any leads on some free to enter short story competitions or even websites that accept pitches? I've been sitting on a short story about taking my wife to Japan for the first time and it's the most honest thing I've written so I'd love to get it out there! Thanks!
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New suggested comp just landed. Can't wait to dive in.
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"North is never just north. Not in the mountains. Kadara weaves back and forth up the mountain pass on horseback until the mare slows. When it does, she dismounts and sends it trotting back down the mountain. Better it have energy for the journey home than to die broken and cold somewhere between the snowy peaks." floats above a horse and mountains. R.E. Lockett, Silent Orchard Rising Storm, March 2026 beside it.

"North is never just north. Not in the mountains."
R.E. Lockett - Silent Orchard Rising Storm - March 2026
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And they shall know me by the lowered heads of readers as they pass.

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Stories from a Suburban Hermitage Hi. I'm Scott Lette, Australian writer and author. I've been telling stories since I was able to form words. My father claimed that I was speaking a 'made up language' before I'd learned the basics ...

With little fanfare and only an introductory short article I have launched my blog/long-form presence with Ghost.

You can find me here.

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🔥🔥THREE DAYS TO GO!!🔥🔥

The finale to the Dragon Spirits Trilogy drops this Friday on my website! 😱

And the first review has come through!! 😍😍

Want to read it first? Make sure you've pre-ordered it: www.llmacrae.com/shop/p/ebook...

(Amazon releases a few days later)

I miss the times when 'dangerous idiot' was just a sitcom trope

Old Me: I should buy the nice one.

New Me: Purchases are the mind killer

A stylized dragon icon stamped on a blue wood grain pattern is the background over which hovers a yellowed scroll. Beside the scroll is the phrase 'Know Your Slay B C's'. The scroll reads "K is for Knowledge, the key to all doors. When you have it aplenty, you know you need more." Beneath the scroll reads "R.E. Lockett, Silent Orchard Rising Storm, March 2026. The symbol of an apple sits behind the 'O' in Orchard.

K is for Knowledge, the key to all doors. When you have it aplenty, you know you need more.
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A spotlight banner image for Self-Published Authors Appreciation Week featuring the SPAAW logo and the book covers for The Iron Crown and The Revenge of Captain Vessia.

This week is Self-Published Authors Appreciation Week and we'll be posting a series of spotlights over SFF genres and book types for the week! Check out Tru's picks for the fantasy category:

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#ScribesAndMakers Day 21. Does music help or hinder your creativity? Or are you unaffected by music?
Definitely helps. I've had periods of time without music and EVERYTHING was hindered. Each time I realized that I hadn't been listening to music for some time. Something in me needs it.

I can get halfway through an article before deciding not to read it.

🔥🔥8 DAYS TO GO!🔥🔥

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- You pay less!
- I receive more!
- You receive it on 25.7.25!

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#ScribesAndMakers 7/15: How's your creativity going? Do you need help?

Creativity is good. I am nearing the 'needs copyediting' phase and have been collecting possible matches.
I would love suggestions for epic fantasy editors to research and potentially reach out to!

@robjhayes.bsky.social heads up: the 'check it out' link for the GodEater Saga, on your homepage, isn't taking me to the book.
Cool premise, btw.

A stylized dragon icon stamped on a blue wood grain pattern is the background over which hovers a yellowed scroll. Beside the scroll is the phrase 'Know Your Slay B C's'. The scroll reads "J is for Journey. A voyage afloat. The waves hide such wonders just under the boat." Beneath the scroll reads "R.E. Lockett, Silent Orchard Rising Storm, March 2026. The symbol of an apple sits behind the 'O' in Orchard.

J is for Journey. A voyage afloat. The waves hide such wonders just under the boat.
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