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Little Things Blog Hop – Join Me & Over 100 Authors/Bloggers!

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Margaret — 35 Comments ↓

? Little Things Blog Hop ?

Hi, everyone! My name is Margaret Locke, and I am one of over 100 authors & bloggers on the Little Things Blog Hop! Make sure you visit each stop and enter the posted giveaway.

Be sure to enter the amazing Rafflecopter, too, which has a ton of prizes to be won!

For those of you don’t know me, I write the Matters of Love series, which includes:

A Man of Character, a contemporary romantic comedy in which 35-year-old bookstore owner Cat Schreiber must choose between fantasy and reality after determining the men she’s dating are living versions of fictional characters she created long ago.
A Matter of Time, a time-travel Regency romance in which modern-day Austenite Eliza James’ dream comes true when she lands in the arms of a Regency duke, only to discover some fantasies aren’t all they’re cracked up to be when he proves less than a Prince Charming.
A Scandalous Matter (set to debut later this summer!).

I hope you’ll look around my page – I’ve got great #WriterWednesday and #ThrowItForward Thursday interviews to peruse, and more!

?Giveaway for this stop is a $10.00 Amazon gift card

?To Enter:

➜ Sign up for my newsletter! http://bit.ly/MLockeNewsletter

➜ Comment below with the one place in the world you most want to visit (for A Man of Character’s Cat Schreiber, it’s Florence, Italy. For A Matter of Time’s Eliza James, it’s Regency London)!

? Visit Dena Garson next: http://denagarson.net/

? Rafflecopter Link: http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/ba44e54f2/

? Join the Little Things Blog Hop Event for more fun: https://www.facebook.com/events/562506680576207/

? Link to all the Blog Hop spots: http://theclubbookpromotions.blogspot.com/2016/02/LittleThingsBlogHop.html

Thank you for hopping by!

Winner (s) will be chosen by random and announced on this page and on the Little Things Event Page by April 6^th.

? Good luck! ?

#Giveaway! A Matter of Time & Mark of Four & Amazon Gift Card

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Margaret — No Comments ↓

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Good writer friend Tamara Shoemaker and I have novels debuting on the SAME DAY (11/30/15)! And to celebrate, we thought we’d give stuff away – because who doesn’t like free stuff?

So enter the Rafflecopter giveaway above for your chance at an autographed copy of A Matter of Time or Mark of Four (Kindle version for international participants) or a $10 Amazon gift card – and tell your friends!

Here’s a quick blurb about each book:

A Matter of Time is Margaret Locke‘s new time-travel Regency romance, in which a modern-day Austenite’s dream comes true when she lands in the arms of a Regency duke – only to realize some fantasies aren’t all they’re cracked up to be when he proves less than a Prince Charming.

Can a duke with a past and a woman from the future forge a love for all time?

Mark of Four is Tamara Shoemaker‘s new Young Adult fantasy in which Elementals wield one of four elements, and teens are sent to an Elemental training center to hone their talents.

But what happens when one Elemental can wield all four? Further, what happens when all the powers the world over, both good and bad, want this Elemental’s powers for themselves… and will stop at nothing to obtain it?

The Reviews Are In…

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Margaret — 2 Comments ↓

…and they’ve been amazing! I’m so delighted that people are loving A Man of Character.

Thank you to everyone who’s left me a review on Amazon or GoodReads. They make such a difference – to those considering purchasing the book, and to me. If you’ve read my book but not yet left a review, I hope you’ll consider doing so. You have my unending gratitude.

Here’s a sampling of recent reviews:

“I loved it! This fun and thought-provoking romance novel offers a great balance of comedic elements, sweetness, and sizzle. Throw in a handful of handsome eligible men, a touch of magic, and journey of self-discovery, and you have a wonderful story. The book was a joy to read, both for the creative content and craft (it is very well-edited and formatted — the author obviously knows her stuff and invested the time necessary to develop an excellent product). I am very impressed and am looking forward to the next book! (I hope it’s about Eliza. I loved her character!)”

“I loved this book! I could hardly put it down (even though I’m super busy with caring for my newborn baby!). The characters were realistic and interesting. The details were clear and easy to imagine. I can see this becoming a blockbuster hit! It had a “You’ve Got Mail” meets “The Princess Bride” vibe to it. I loved the fantastic elements mixed with everyday scenarios, and I found myself enjoying and caring about every character. I want to know what happens to everyone by reading the next books! I loved the sneak peek at the end into the 2nd book and can’t wait to read it! Anyone who loves books and a little romantic comedy should read this. I have to admit that I’ve hardly ever read romance books, but I loved this one. It really had a wonderful, catching atmosphere that sticks with you for days. Definitely worth the read!”

“I was skeptical at first because romance novels can be so tediously formulaic, but this story took wonderful, surprising turns — not the kind of surprising turns that make no sense, but that had me thinking, “Oh, of course!” and admiring how the author had so carefully crafted the story. It was a page turner, and the further into the story you get, the better it becomes. Cat (the main character) and Eliza (her best friend) have a friendship that is humorous and tender. As Cat meets several men of her dreams (which is often hilarious, because each man is “the man of her dreams” from a different time in her life), her friendship with Eliza evolves in ways that are so touching. I don’t want to spoil the book so won’t say more. But I hope there’s a sequel coming and would love to read about Eliza’s journey. This was such a fun read with a refreshingly unique storyline. I’m still thinking of the characters days after reading the book.”

So, so grateful. Thank you, all of you who’ve supported me,
and continue to support me, on this journey.

It’s Official Release Day! A Man of Character is HERE!

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Margaret — No Comments ↓

It’s here. Official Release Day. *deep breath*

A Man of Character is available RIGHT NOW in both Kindle and paperback formats from Amazon.

It’s a life-long dream come true, people.

I hope you’ll check it out, give it a chance, spread the word, let me know what you think.

If you’re willing to share this link, http://bit.ly/AManOfCharacter, on social media today, this week, next week, whenever, my racing little indie author heart thanks you from the very bottom of, well, itself.

If you read the book, thank you.
If you tell anyone about the book, thank you.
If you leave a review on Amazon or GoodReads, thank you.

I can’t say enough how much the support I’ve already received from my amazing family, friends, and writing community means to me. Knowing y’all are rooting for me makes all the difference.

I hope you love Cat’s story.

Here’s the blurb:

What would you do if you discovered the men you were dating were fictional characters you’d created long ago?

Thirty-five-year-old Catherine Schreiber has shelved love for good. Keeping her ailing bookstore afloat takes all her time, and she’s perfectly fine with that. So when several men ask her out in short order, she’s not sure what to do…especially since something about them seems eerily familiar.

Caught between fantasy and reality, Cat must decide which—or whom—she wants more.

Blending humor with unusual twists, including a magical manuscript, a computer scientist in shining armor, and even a Regency ball, A Man of Character tells a story not only of love, but also of the lengths we’ll go for friendship, self-discovery, and second chances.

Thank you.

Cover Reveal: A Man of Character (Plus Pre-Order Option!)

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Margaret — 12 Comments ↓

Here it is! Here it is! Eek, I’m so giddy to share the cover for A Man of Character with y’all today.

Thank you thank you to the fabulous Joy Lankshear of Lankshear Design for whipping this up for me. I love it. I could not be more pleased. What do you think?

Here’s the short blurb:

What would you do if you discovered the men you were dating were fictional characters you’d created long ago?

Thirty-five-year-old Catherine Schreiber has shelved love for good. Keeping her ailing bookstore afloat takes all her time, and she’s perfectly fine with that. So when several men ask her out in short order, she’s not sure what to do…especially since something about them seems eerily familiar.

Caught between fantasy and reality, Cat must decide which—or whom—she wants more.

Blending humor with unusual twists, including a magical manuscript, a computer scientist in shining armor, and even a Regency ball, A Man of Character tells a story not only of love, but also of the lengths we’ll go for friendship, self-discovery, and second chances.

Intrigued? A Man of Character debuts on May 26th, but you may pre-order the e-book on Amazon TODAY!

Print versions will also be available for those of you who prefer the tactile sensation of a book in your hands.

Thank you to everyone who’s helped make this dream into reality.

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