Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hi, I’m Maggie Locke
I live in Erie PA
I work at a hotel in housekeeping, I write when I can.
I’ve always loved to write and tell stories.
I’ve written two books The Good War and Saving Cooper.
I do have a website authormaggielocke.@simdiff.com
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
It’s called Saving Cooper
I was at the library and the book Uncle Tom’s Cabin fell from the shelf as I was taking another book from the shelf. I read it. I can understand why queen Victoria cried over it. Very moving!
It inspired me to write the book, the ideas just started to flow.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not really. I like to have music playing while I write.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I do read a lot. I like Diana Gabaldons’ Outlander series. Sherrilyn Keyons’ Dark Hunter, Dream Hunter and We’re Hunter series and Gena Showalters’ Lord’s of the underworld series.
What are you working on now?
I’m working on a children’s book called Aimee’s adventure.
I’ve decided to turn the good war into a series.
I’m working on a paranormal book called Heros of time.
Where three ancient Greek heroes are brought forward in time to battle ancient Greek monsters that were accidentally unleashed.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I do have a website. authormaggielocke@simdiff.com
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Be persistent!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“Do what you love, and happiness will flow” my dad said that to me when we were talking about my books in the garage.
What are you reading now?
Night pleasures by Sherrilyn Keyon, its the second book in her Dark Hunter series
What’s next for you as a writer?
Hopefully writing more books
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
That’s a tough one. A survival guide, a book on Morse code, my address book for when I get rescued