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J.D. Grubb

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Passionate about art, outdoor adventure, and world travel, J.D. Grubb has lived chapters in the United States and Europe, and intends to explore every corner of the world. He currently works in northern California.

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J.D. Grubb With two "stand alone" novels now published - 'There was Music' and 'Three Shades' - both connected to the same Fantasy world, I am now focused on the…moreWith two "stand alone" novels now published - 'There was Music' and 'Three Shades' - both connected to the same Fantasy world, I am now focused on the final writing and editing process for the first book in a series set in that world, but where the scale of the narrative continues to expand. (less)
J.D. Grubb One source of inspiration, and there are many - most of all from going out and living, learning about the world, and interacting with a variety of peo…moreOne source of inspiration, and there are many - most of all from going out and living, learning about the world, and interacting with a variety of people, hearing their stories - is reading and re-reading great novels. Here are some of my favorites: https://bookshop.org/lists/literary-i...(less)
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J.D. Grubb assesses the use of genre in his debut novel, There was Music.

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