Yes, I open with a shameless fruit-flavored candy reference.

June is Pride Month, so I felt I needed to fit a rainbow in there, somewhere. I hope your June is full of sweetness, rainbows, and happily-ever-after. As for me, my husband and I planned a trip to sunny Florida, where there happens to be a karate seminar he’s attending. While he’s getting pummeled by equally dedicated martial artists, I intend to explore the beaches and get some writing done. I’m sure I’ll have some pretty Atlantic-side beach photos to share once we return. Although I wouldn’t want to live there—I’m a Wisconsin girl at heart—Florida is a lovely place to visit.

On a sorrowful note, we recently lost my father-in-law. He lived a good, long life and we all had the opportunity to say good-bye to him before he passed. He was a wonderful father to my husband, grandfather to my two boys. He’ll be greatly missed by all who knew him. I’ll definitely miss hearing his funny boy-scout stories. No worries; my mother-in-law has an excellent support network in our family—my husband is the youngest of four siblings who are all helping out—and we’re all holding up pretty well. 

I’m still plugging away on Wyldling Trials. My critique group provides fantastic feedback, so I should have an even better story for you by the time it’s published this Autumn! The goal is to have revisions completed by the beginning of August. The featured art above is a hint about what happens in the next part I’m revising.

Adventures in Author-land

Recently, I was interviewed by Adam Gaffen, science fiction author extraordinaire! His website is really snazzy; you should go check it out… after you read the interview, of course! https://www.cassidychronicles.com/post/adam-interviews-a-r-grimes

Need More Books?

Of course you do! I’m participating in several BookFunnel promotions this month, so here you go.

SciFi and Fantasy MegaGiveAway

Already begun and runs until the end of the month.

An Epic Fantasy Summertime Giveaway

This one begins June 5th and runs until July 10th.

Disclaimer: I have not read all of these books and cannot vouch for content quality. If you aren’t satisfied with what you find, please don’t send the Brute Squad after me.

What I’ve Been Reading

The King’s Curse by J.F. Rogers

The Kingmaster by C.A. Doehrmann

A cute, entertaining story that’s accessible for younger readers. There wasn’t a dull moment and the plot included some intriguing twists and turns that kept me turning the pages. I plan on reading the next book in the series as soon as I get through my massive to-be-read list.

Pack by Huckleberry Rahr

Because it’s Pride Month, my report wouldn’t be complete without including this fun LGTBQ shifter urban fantasy. If you enjoy werewolf stories (featuring an LGTBQ cast) with humor and heart about familial love and acceptance, then you’ll love the Jade Stone Chronicles. I helped edit this series, and I’m always happy to give a shout-out to my friend, Huckle. We’re all looking forward to when the final book, Battlefield, is released in August.

Have you read Wyldling Snare?

If you haven’t – and you love clean fantasy adventure stories – then you should.

A knight’s first duty is to his realm. When another world calls, will he answer? The wrong choice might destroy all he loves.

Apprentice knight Enoch Northward isn’t ready to lead. But when he returns home to find his mentor dead and the heir-apparent missing, he knows he must rise to the challenge.

But the horrifying truth of his guardian’s death and disappearance of his friends leaves the grieving knight with no time to mourn. In search of answers, he ventures into the forbidden forest. There he discovers a portal leading to another world – and a girl who shares his faith and dreams.

The realm hangs in the balance as a mysterious enemy schemes to destroy it, but not all peril comes from the outside. Enoch himself harbors a secret that could destroy all he loves…

Obligatory Cat Photo

King Leonidas demands adoration from all of us peasants.

Backyard View

That’s all for now. Have a wonderful week!