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R.E. Lockett
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I’m an author who loves exploring the magic of imagination—whether that’s in the heart of a friendly forest for my children’s books, or across distant galaxies in my upcoming sci-fi and fantasy tales. My children’s stories celebrate the joys of friendship,
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Kadara was a famed dragonslayer until the day she set aside her blade. When her mentor’s ancient amulet starts to glow with a mysterious blue light, the life Kadara has sheltered is shattered.

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Silent Orchard Rising Storm
A retired dragonslayer, a glowing amulet, and a war-torn land on the brink of chaos. Step into Silent Orchard Rising Storm.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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“As long as songs have rung from Aros, they have been the songs of battle, and the songs of battle quicken the hearts of none more than the dragons.”
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A page of faded, yellow sheet music sits empty of notes. The lyrics read “As long as songs have rung from Aros, they have been the songs of battle, and the songs of battle quicken the hearts of none more than the dragons.” Behind the staves hides the symbol of a dragon. In the shadows beneath it all reads: R.E. Lockett, Silent Orchard Rising Storm, March 2026. The symbol of an apple hides behind the 'O' in orchard.
November 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Z is for Zenith, the apex, the crown. You cut off the head and the rest will fall down.
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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 Z is for Zenith, the apex, the crown. You cut off the head and the rest will fall down." Beneath the scroll reads "R.E. Lockett, Silent Orchard Rising Storm, March 2026. The symbol of an apple sits behind the 'O' in Orchard.
November 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Y is for Yearning, a hole in your heart. The grief never ends, but the healing must start.
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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 "Y is for Yearning, a hole in your heart. The grief never ends, but the healing must start." Beneath the scroll reads "R.E. Lockett, Silent Orchard Rising Storm, March 2026. The symbol of an apple sits behind the 'O' in Orchard.
October 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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There are rules, even in Aros.

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A crooked wooden sign in a cloudy field reads: Kill outside of battle only in self-defense. Infraction means death. A sworn knight may cross borders only with permission. Desertion means death. A hedge knight must complete a signed contract. Nonfulfillment means death. A ruler’s word is law in all their kingdom. Transgression means death. Above the sign: R.E. Lockett, Silent Orchard Rising Storm, March 2026
October 22, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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X is for Xenolith, stone within stone. What essence remains when we’re no more than bones?
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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 "X is for Xenolith, stone within stone. What essence remains when we’re no more than bones?" Beneath the scroll, centered, reads "R.E. Lockett, Silent Orchard Rising Storm, March 2026. An apple sits behind the 'O' in Orchard.
October 20, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Learn the origin of the Land of Aros, where dragons and magic fill the air.

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Silent Orchard Rising Storm Promo - Dawn of Aros
Learn the origin of the Land of Aros, where dragons and magic fill the air.Silent Orchard Rising Storm is a fantasy novel from author R.E. Lockett and the fi...
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October 17, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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Happy Anniversary to Thin Windows!
Narrative Poetry Never Died
It Just Took a Caesura.
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Over a greyed tree bark background sits the cover of Thin Windows by R.E. Lockett, On the cover, R.E. Lockett sits sideways looking up at an orange painted window. The title is written as if painted over the glass. In front of the cover: "Narrative Poetry Never Died It Just Took a Caesura." and the web address: https://wakelessriverpress.com/thin-windows/
October 14, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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W is for Waiting, through patience and will. Time tends to move fast when your mind has been stilled.
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A stylized dragon icon stamped on a blue grain background, over which hovers a yellowed scroll. Beside the scroll is the phrase 'Know Your Slay B C's'. The scroll reads "W is for Waiting, through patience and will. Time tends to move fast when your mind has been stilled." Beneath the scroll reads "R.E. Lockett, Silent Orchard Rising Storm, March 2026. The symbol of an apple sits behind the 'O' in Orchard.
October 13, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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V is for Vulnerable and exposed. A heart cannot heal if it’s constantly closed.
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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 "V is for Vulnerable and exposed. A heart cannot heal if it’s constantly closed." Beneath the scroll, centered, reads "R.E. Lockett, Silent Orchard Rising Storm, March 2026. The symbol of an apple sits behind the 'O' in Orchard.
October 6, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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U is for Unseen, vanished from sight. In luminous day or tenebrous night.
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A stylized dragon icon stamped on 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 "U is for Unseen, vanished from sight. In luminous day or tenebrous night." Beneath the scroll, stacked and centered, reads "R.E. Lockett, Silent Orchard Rising Storm, March 2026. The symbol of an apple sits behind the 'O' in Orchard
September 29, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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T is for Tactics, the wisdom of war. Having numbers is nice, but a plan gives you more.
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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 "T is for Tactics, the wisdom of war. Having numbers is nice, but a plan gives you 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.
September 22, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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"At night, one can follow the stars. At night, the sun does not press down like broken promises. At night, though, the lions hunt."
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"Traveling during the day, when the lions are resting and burrowed, is not recommended. At night, one can follow the stars. At night, the sun does not press down like broken promises. At night, though, the lions hunt." The eyes of a lion are superimposed onto a dark desert scene. Light filters down from the top right corner, illuminating the quote from Silent Orchard Rising Storm by R.E. Lockett coming March 2026.
September 19, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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S is for Strength, both without and within. The war with oneself can be hardest to win.
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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 "S is for Strength, both without and within. The war with oneself can be hardest to win." Beneath the scroll reads "R.E. Lockett, Silent Orchard Rising Storm, March 2026. The symbol of an apple sits behind the 'O' in Orchard.
September 15, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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R is for Recovery, healing of mind. The body and soul tend to follow in kind.
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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 "R is for Recovery, healing of mind. The body and soul tend to follow in kind." Beneath the scroll, stacked, reads "R.E. Lockett, Silent Orchard Rising Storm, March 2026. The symbol of an apple sits behind the 'O' in Orchard.
September 8, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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Q is for Quarry, the hunted, pursued. A predator hunts, but not always for food.
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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 "Q is for Quarry, the hunted, pursued. A predator hunts, but not always for food." Beneath the scroll, centered, reads "R.E. Lockett, Silent Orchard Rising Storm, March 2026. The symbol of an apple sits behind the 'O' in Orchard.
September 1, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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A hot tub should be relatively hot. Otherwise, it's like sitting in someone's mouth with friends.
August 31, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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#WritersCoffeeClub Aug 31. How was this month for you, writing-wise?

#ScribesAndMakers Aug 31. How did it go?

I have 'on my desk' the first round from my editor.
The map is all but labeled.
The timeline has been finalized.
It's been a great writing August. Plenty to look forward to in September!
August 31, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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I love Muppets. They were such a big part of my escapism when I was young. They were just always funny, and floppy, and kind. Even the mean ones were secretly kind.
August 28, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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Editor confirmed round one will be sent back on Friday. I'm buzzing with anticipation. Meanwhile, the notes for book 2 have begun to interrupt my day and demand documentation.
The timelines and map are almost there. Quite the month-end homestretch.
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August 27, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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P is for Protection. Shelter and sword. An offer of either should not be ignored.
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A stylized dragon 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 "P is for Protection. Shelter and sword. An offer of either should not be ignored." Beneath the scroll, stacked and centered, reads "R.E. Lockett, Silent Orchard Rising Storm, March 2026. The symbol of an apple sits behind the 'O' in Orchard.
August 26, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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Reading suggested comps is a great time with just a couple of pitfalls:
First being when the suggested comp is not similar to my WIP with the exception of genre.
The second being when the stated comp, is too good to put down.
August 25, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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In a perfect world: There are dashes. There are hyphens. They are the same length. Context matters.
Why did we overcomplicate this?

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August 21, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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Creatives are the warriors on the front line in the Universal War against The Nothingness.
We fill the empty spaces left behind by the constant expansion of the universe, preventing The Nothingness from taking root.
CREATE! CREATE! THE NOTHINGNESS MUST NOT WIN!
August 21, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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O is for Ojiji lying in wait. What some may call legend to others is fate.
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A stylized dragon icon stamped on a blue wood 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 "O is for Ojiji lying in wait. What some may call legend to others is fate." Beneath the scroll, stacked and centered, reads "R.E. Lockett, Silent Orchard Rising Storm, March 2026. The symbol of an apple sits behind the 'O' in Orchard.
August 18, 2025 at 2:15 PM