Phil
Location: East Regional Library
Department: Adult services
Phil is a Tar Heel alum who dabbled in several dozen professions before settling on librarianship. He is an independently published fantasy author who is active in the regional writing scene and is slowly figuring out how to convert his love of fantasy football into another secondary career. Phil continues riding his bike to work, even though he’s been struck by moving cars on a number of occasions.
Pronouns: he/him
Phil's upcoming events
World-building 101 (Setting Workshop)
Saturday, July 18, 2026 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Meeting Room)
Often neglected, world-building can make a profound difference in your stories. This workshop will discuss everything from development theory to implementation strategies, as well as how to avoid common pitfalls when weaving the background of...
Ages: Adult
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Durham Voices
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 • 6:15pm - 7:45pm
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Study Room #1)
Durham Voices is a fiction critique group for those serious about working toward publication. Space is limited, so please email Phil at plocey@dconc.gov to inquire about availability.
Ages: Adult
Character, Tense, & Voice (Writing Workshop)
Saturday, July 25, 2026 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Meeting Room)
Nothing is more important to the success of your story than readers connecting to your characters. Author Phillip M. Locey will discuss strategies for enhancing that connection, as well as the importance of choosing the right point-of-view and tense...
Ages: Adult
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Durham Voices
Tuesday, August 04, 2026 • 6:15pm - 7:45pm
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Study Room #1)
Durham Voices is a fiction critique group for those serious about working toward publication. Space is limited, so please email Phil at plocey@dconc.gov to inquire about availability.
Ages: Adult
Durham Voices
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 • 6:15pm - 7:45pm
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Study Room #1)
Durham Voices is a fiction critique group for those serious about working toward publication. Space is limited, so please email Phil at plocey@dconc.gov to inquire about availability.
Ages: Adult
Durham Voices
Tuesday, September 01, 2026 • 6:15pm - 7:45pm
East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane) (East Study Room #1)
Durham Voices is a fiction critique group for those serious about working toward publication. Space is limited, so please email Phil at plocey@dconc.gov to inquire about availability.
Ages: Adult