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A.R. Grimes

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in Wausau, WI, The United States

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Young Adult, Fantasy, Christian

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Born and raised in Wausau, Wisconsin, A.R. Grimes started writing “books” about dinosaurs in the second grade but moved on to writing fantasy after reading J. R. R. Tolkien, Madeleine L’Engle, and C. S. Lewis. She spent over twenty years trying to complete her debut novel, Wyldling Snare, and is living proof that any fool can get published nowadays. Several of her poems and short stories won awards in her alma mater Carroll University’s literary magazine (1998-2001). She is a member of SCBWI. Other than reading and writing, she enjoys singing in the church choir, listening to music, making fused glass art, drawing, daydreaming, and going on nature hikes. She is married to a martial arts enthusiast and currently lives in Sun Prairie, Wiscons ...more

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A.R. Grimes, an indie fantasy author, welcomes new members and shares her experiences at various book festivals, including her recent trip to Okinawa. Upcoming events showcase her books and fantasy trinkets. She promotes her "Wyldling Dream" series and highlights Okinawan guardian shisa statues, expressing her enthusiasm for local art and storytelling.

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Average rating: 4.5 · 38 ratings · 29 reviews · 2 distinct works • Similar authors

	Wyldling Snare (Wyldling Dream #1) 4.39 avg rating — 31 ratings — published 2022 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Wyldling Trials (Wyldling Dream #2) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 7 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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