Pride Ball

by Casey Hardman

When a rainbow disappears, the sun comes out and warms the sky. Picking up directly from where things ended in "The Rainbows Sparks," Matt has to face a tragic loss. Matt's rainbow disappeared, and he must find his place before he can warm his heart. With recently being outed in the media, Matt also has to quickly accept that he is now someone others will look up to when it comes to being gay in sports. Finding a balance between personal and professional life can sometimes have its struggles. When things like losing someone you love, becoming isolated, and forgetting your purpose, life can almost seem too challenging to handle. Matt, a young long snapper turned kicker, has much to deal with. Without relying on others, he must find a balance not to allow his pain and grief to trample his every move. Matt must remember who he is and the man he wants to become.

173 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 16, 2025

About the author

Prior to grade four, Casey was illiterate. Reading and writing had always been a huge struggle, and it wasn't until he was in grade five that he felt comfortable. For so long he had to practice his reading and writing skills while thinking he would never get the hang of it. He had to get in the habit of writing as much as possible, just to get himself to grade level, and it was then that he started writing all the time. Whether Casey's writing style may be fragmented, one thing that he is certain of is that writing isn't a burden or a chore but a blessing in his life. With time, Casey found that writing was the best way to express himself when needing to communicate with others. He felt as though it was easier to present all that he was feeling and thinking with the written word. There is always room for growth, and that is exactly what Casey hopes to accomplish with his true passion, writing.