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An American Author’s Adventure in London

Hi, friend! If you’re a new subscriber, then welcome to my newsletter! I’m A.R. Grimes, an indie author of fantasy. Wyldling Snare, my first novel, is available wherever books are sold. If you love reading books and learning new things, then you’re in the “write” place. Ha ha. Okay, moving on … In July, I […]

Another Furry Overlord and Hot July Reads

Hi, friend! If you’re a new subscriber, then welcome to my newsletter! I’m A.R. Grimes, an indie author of fantasy. If you love reading books and learning new things, then you’re in the “write” place. Ha ha. Okay, moving on … Meet Sir Thomas Marmalade, Knight of the Hissy-Pants Order. I have a story to […]

Book Festivals and Giveaways – June Edition

Hi, friend! If you’re a new subscriber, then welcome to my newsletter! I’m A.R. Grimes, an indie author of fantasy. If you love reading books and learning new things, then you’re in the “write” place. Ha ha. Okay, moving on … My summer has been very busy so far. Between learning my new day job, […]

May Your Month Be Filled With BOOKS

I’m not gonna prevaricate … this month crept up on me really fast and I was not prepared to write anything compelling for this newsletter. But I do have news to share. On a joyous note, my brother got married yesterday to a wonderful lady I am so happy is now officially a part of […]

April Is The Cruelest Month

Hi, friend! If you’re a new subscriber, then welcome to my newsletter! I’m A.R. Grimes, an indie author of fantasy. If you love reading books and learning new things, then you’re in the “write” place. Ha ha. Okay, moving on … April Snow Showers Delay May Flowers In Wisconsin, we receive at least one “last” […]

Beware the Ides of March … Or Don’t

Hi, friend! If you’re a new subscriber, then welcome to my newsletter! I’m A.R. Grimes, an indie author of fantasy. If you love reading books and learning new things, then you’re in the “write” place. Ha ha. Okay, moving on … Why beware the ides of March? Because a soothsayer in a Shakespearean play said […]

Mythical March Fantasy Book Extravaganza!

Hey there, fantasy fans! I hope you’re doing well. I’m interrupting your regularly scheduled program to announce an opportunity for fantastical fun, goofy games, and speculative fiction books you’ll adore. As you’ve probably gathered, I’m talking about the first ever Mythical March Fantasy Book Extravaganza, hosted by Fantazeeks. It’ll be a party … but a […]

Wyldling Armor Cover Reveal

Hey there, friend! Happy Year of the Dragon. I’m certain great things are in store for us. Last time, I said I would talk more about the Sages – the dragons – and the magic system of the Wyldling Dream series, but it will have to be the next post because I’m too excited about […]

Do You Like Dragons?

What a silly question. What’s not to love about dragons? Okay, I’ll admit that, according to most lore, dragons are huge, prone to hoarding, look down on humans as lesser beings – and most would roast you to a crisp as soon as look at you … But aside from that, dragons are awesome. I […]

Trying and Failing: Are The Goals Unrealistic?

Has this ever happened to you? Let’s say you made a New Year’s resolution to improve in some way … and then all impetus peters out before January even ends. Or everything’s going swimmingly, then during the third week something crops up, and it interferes with your well-laid plans going forward. My goal was to […]