Katica Locke

Biography

I learned at a young age that books were precious and that the written word was a powerful means of communication. Since I have social anxiety and find it hard to speak to people, writing has become my voice. I’m able to say what I really think and feel without the irrational worry that comes with speaking.

I grew up and still live in Oregon, in the beautiful Willamette Valley. I’m within walking distance of the Willamette River, and a couple hours’ drive from both the coast and the mountains. Since writing doesn’t pay the bills yet, I also work for the school district, as an educational assistant at the same elementary school that I attended.

I love camping, hiking, bird watching, and rock-hounding and spend my free time writing, reading, or watching TV, movies, and sporting events. I’m a huge football, bullriding, and NASCAR fan.

I’ve been writing stories since I was ten, and in all these years, the one constant in my writing has always been the magic, the supernatural, the inexplicable. Nothing inspires me like fantasy, be it dragons or vampires, faeries or demons.

I’m fascinated by human interaction, probably because I’m so bad at it, and few things in life bring out the raw intensity of human emotion like love and sex. Even when writing about faeries or demons or fantasy cultures, the needs are universal. Love is love, no matter what planet you’re on. Love is not the domain of the rich, or the powerful, or the beautiful. It belongs to everyone and that’s why I enjoy writing erotica. The fact that guy-on-guy action is really hot doesn’t hurt, either.

Smashwords Interview

Do you remember the first story you ever wrote?
The first story that I really remember was when I was about nine years old. The story was about a dragon, a unicorn, and a dwarf on some kind of adventure. So clearly, fantasy was in my blood from an early age.
What is your writing process?
It all starts with an idea. That idea could be a short scene, a theme, a character, a bit of dialogue, or a setting. Usually, I'll let that little idea sit for a while to see if it will grow into a story. Then I sit down and outline. I haven't always done this step, and sometimes I still fly by the seat of my pants for short stories, but I've found I have better rate of completion for stories that I have an outline for. It's like a map, showing me where I planned to go. I don't always follow it, and sometimes I usually revise the outline as I write, but I like to have one before I start writing.

Once the outline is finished, I write the first draft. When that's done, I like to walk away from the project for a while, so I can come back to it with fresh eyes. Then it's time for editing and revision. I usually do three edits: one for content, one for grammar, and one for typos.

After that, I let it sit for another while, then come back to do formatting and cover art, to ready it for publishing. This whole process can take anywhere from a couple of months for short stories to a couple of years for novels. It took me five years to write, edit, and publish 'Broken Wings'.
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Where to find Katica Locke online

Series

Magebound
Lark, an abused slave, and Lord Sactaren, a powerful mage, discover magic, adventure and steamy, smoldering romance in this unconventional fantasy romance series.
Magebound
Price: $4.99 USD.
Spellwrought
Price: $4.99 USD.

Books

Spellwrought
Series: Magebound. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 104,390. Language: American English. Published: March 13, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Fantasy, Fiction » LGBTQ+ » Gay
(3.00 from 1 review)
"There is no such thing as evil magic, there are only evil mages." Spellwrought continues the story of Lark, an abused slave bought by the Traxen Mage to run his magic shop. As Lark delves deeper into his master's past, he can't deny that Sactaren has committed his share of atrocities, but a man's past does not dictate his future, does it?
Magebound
Series: Magebound. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 103,750. Language: English. Published: September 8, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » LGBTQ+ » Gay
(3.00 from 1 review)
Inexplicably drawn to his master, Lark struggles against his own fears and desires as he works side by side with the seductive mage. Never has he been so enchanted by anyone, which raises a frightening question: Would Lord Sactaren bewitch his slave in order to lure him into his bed? In a world where sex is magic and lust is power, can Lark trust what he feels, or has he simply been Magebound?
Long Winter's End
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 13,170. Language: American English. Published: March 31, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Erotica » Gay Erotica
Can Myrran redeem his people and bring an end to a year-long winter?
Christmas Confessions: Dragon Lover
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 15,800. Language: American English. Published: December 15, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Holiday » Christmas, Fiction » Erotica » Gay Erotica
As Andrew and Sydney celebrate their first Christmas together, a startling confession throws their seemingly perfect relationship into chaos. On a night of magic and miracles, the two soul mates discover the power of unconditional love and acceptance. Contains explicit M/M dragon/human sex.
Faerie Christmas
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 59,960. Language: American English. Published: December 6, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Erotica » Gay Erotica, Fiction » Romance » Fantasy
The lives of two men - one a lonely werecourgar, the other an abused faerie slave - intersect unexpectedly thanks to a spur-of-the-moment Christmas gift. One wants to go home, the other wants a Master to love him; can they both find what they seek in each other, or will cultural differences keep them apart?
Breach
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 138,280. Language: English. Published: November 25, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Erotica » Gay Erotica, Fiction » Fantasy » Contemporary
(5.00 from 1 review)
When Roan Echarn, a young man with a terrible secret, accidentally steps off the train in Devaen, he is forced to put himself in the reluctant employ of Ishaan Darvis, a wealthy recluse whose tragic past is anything but secret. Can an incubus and a sexsomniac build a relationship based on sex, secrets, and lies?

Katica Locke's favorite authors on Smashwords

Smashwords book reviews by Katica Locke

  • Blood Claim on Sep. 01, 2014

    A short, fun story about magic and monsters, I really enjoyed Blood Claim and was disappointed when it was over. The pop-culture references were a tad jarring at first, but once I got used to them, very cute and really added to the characterization. I hope Ms. Waring writes more stories about Valentine and Kellan, and their fascinating world.
  • The Backward Approach to Ebook Success on Sep. 18, 2014

    Not a lot of information that I didn't already know, but I have been doing my own research for a while. For someone just starting out, this book would be of much greater value. Very easy to read and well-written, and worth the time to read, even if just to reinforce what I had read elsewhere.