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Amy Grimes
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The Cursed of Atharia out now!!! Books 📚, hiking 🥾, coffee ☕️. Like Republic of Doyle, only slightly less crazy.
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Dropped off three copies of The Cursed of Atharia to local authors, Alex Hickey, Ida Linehan Young, and Jay McGrath. They’ve all been big supporters, and I wanted to repay their kindness. 💚

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November 30, 2025 at 12:37 AM
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I’m blown away. 21 in coming of age fantasy? Last time I checked it was 85. I am amazed beyond words. I don’t know what to say, other than thank you.

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November 29, 2025 at 12:06 AM
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I got book mail!!! It’s even prettier in person!!! I can’t believe I’m holding my book. My precious book baby is finally here. 🥹

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A picture of a book with a golden Phoenix in front of a forest background with the title The Cursed of Atharia Amelia Grimes
November 27, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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BREAKING NEWS!!!

THE CURSED HAVE BEEN UNLEASHED!!! NOT A DRILL!!! I REPEAT!!! NOT A DRILL!!!

The Cursed of Atharia is now available in paperback and digital.

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November 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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I’m proud of this cover. It’s simple and elegant. And it adds a fiery flare to my phone’s Lock Screen. I can’t wait to hold it in my hands, to have it on my shelf.

Six days, Jack. Six days.

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November 3, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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I’m sorry I haven’t been active. Been in a really bad mental state lately and needed a break from social media. But I have a book coming out this week, and I really need to promote it more. Six days left.

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A golden Phoenix against a forest background with the title: Atharian Chronicles 1 The Cursed of Atharia Amelia Grimes BORN OF FAE AND HUMAN BLOOD, ONE OF GOLD AND EMERALD WILL SAVE ATHARIA FROM AN ETERNAL WINTER The Cursed were the harbingers of chaos, the bringers of the end Jack Beckett finds himself at the center of a long-fought war when a prophecy surfaces that involves him. Together with his friends, Jack journeys to the fae kingdom of Atharia to discover his destiny as the phoenix, Soul Firewing, reborn. But as he trains to unlock Soul's powers, an evil far greater than anyone could have imagined awakens. Now, Jack and his team must navigate the fae realm as they learn about the past and how the Cursed came to be. For in Jack's veins is the key to Atharia's salvation...or its destruction.
November 2, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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What’s everyone reading this weekend? I’m working my way through two books. Hidden Voices by Dan Willis and A Door in the Middle of Nowhere by Karen Lundy.

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October 12, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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Matthew Fox would like to say that pre-orders for The Cursed of Atharia are now live.

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October 10, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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In exactly one month The Cursed of Atharia becomes a real book. I’m beyond excited…and more than a little stressed. When this book releases I’m taking a three month writing break.

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October 8, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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It gives me immense pleasure to finally reveal the cover for Atharian Chronicles 1: The Cursed of Atharia.

Many tears went into making this book a reality, and I couldn’t be happier that Jack and the gang found a home with @shadowsparkpub.bsky.social.

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October 5, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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The Cursed of Atharia goes in for the final time tomorrow. After that, it becomes a real book. Hard to believe it’s that time already. 2025 seemed so far away in 2023, and now it’s here. Crazy!!

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A picture of a man and woman. The man is back on to the woman and she is resting her head against his back. A snippet reads: You've become my everything, entwining yourself in my thoughts and dreams. Everything I am, everything I'm going to become, it's because of you." He pulled Snow into his arms and kissed the top of her head. "I don't care what you think you are. You are Snow Winterglade, Crown Princess of Atharia, and this phoenix's spark."
September 22, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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49 days until the Cursed are unleashed from @shadowsparkpub.bsky.social. It’s a fun little book that (hopefully) doesn’t take itself too seriously…not if Justin has anything to say about it.

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Justin shot out of the trees, a dark stain in his pants, and something attached to his shoulder. Sara screamed and dashed behind Jack, pressing herself against his back. "KILL IT! KILL IT! KILL IT!" Justin howled, arms waving in the air. "What is it?" Brandon hollered. The brightly coloured object clutched Justin's jacket for dear life as he ran in circles. "Professor, do something!" Jack yelled. Fox sighed, his ears falling flat. "Children," he said, shaking his head.
September 20, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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51 days…and already I’m losing sleep. I keep finding errors in the manuscript, mostly the way things are worded. Will this get easier?

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September 18, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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There’s a severe power-hungry character in my WIP, but since it’s part of the Atharian Chronicles, it’s a bit of a spoiler.
September 18, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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Looking for a supernatural read for this spooky season? Consider picking up a copy of A Door In The Middle of Nowhere by Karen Lundy.

It’s such a fantastic read. You won’t be disappointed!!! @bookspotlight.bsky.social, I think this could be up your alley.
September 13, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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It’s hard to tell with Jack. He covets both. He wants power, but also the knowledge behind that power. He’s a reborn phoenix, and a lot of Soul Firewing’s past has been rewritten by a dark force. Jack wants to know the truth behind his magical gifts.
September 10, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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Catch-up day 3:

Though it’s not mentioned outright, there is an academy in the capital, kinda like a university.

Day 4:

Jack, Brandon, and Sara all love to read. Justin’s hobby is getting on his friends’ nerves, especially Brandon’s.
September 4, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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Catch-up: Day 1

My name is Amy, but I also go by Amelia as my pen name. I’m currently working through final edits of my debut novel.

Day 2:

As for my next read, I usually pick something in the genre I’m writing.
September 2, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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Before and after edits from The Cursed of Atharia of the same conversation.

What do you think?

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Before picture, a conversation between Sara and Brandon: “Have you talked to Fox about it?” Sara asked. Brandon shook his head. “No. It never seemed like a good time.” “I would mention it to Fox, it could mean something,” Sara told him. Brandon looked at her. “Like what?” Sara shrugged. “I don’t know. Maybe you’re reacting to Atharia’s magic or something.” Brandon glanced away. “The voices told me I was the Soul’s chosen one,” he muttered. Sara frowned in confusion. “What does that mean?” Sara frowned and she looked up at him. “What kind of voices?”             Brandon shook his head. “I don’t know. It’s hard to describe. I hear them, but they don’t belong to anything with a physical form. And when I try to place where the voices are coming from, it’s like trying to catch the wind.”               He gazed across the fields of golden wheat; the stalks swaying in the breeze. Farmers tended the crop, half hidden among the tall shafts, scythes in hand. The forest stretched around them in a bowl, cabins and barns dotted the landscape. Off in the distance stood the ruins of an ancient temple. “Have you talked to Fox about it?” Sara asked.             Brandon blinked out of his reverie, taking a deep breath. The call of birds filled the air, followed by the fluttering of wings as their hiding place was disturbed. Up ahead, Justin cried out, ducking behind Jack. “It never seems like a good time,” Brandon finally answered. Sara hummed, watching the ruined temple as they walked past. A circular platform and statue were all that remained. From this distance, Sara could pick out the form of a large, winged woman in the statue; her sword raised above her head, shield held beside her. A crown sat on her head as her stone armour shimmered in the sunlight.             “I would mention it to Fox, it could mean something,” Sara told him.                      A horse-drawn carriage rumbled along the road. A weary driver sat up front as his companions tended to the wares in the back. Fox motioned for the group to move to the side, allowing the merchants to pass. The driver nodded at Fox, who bowed his head in response. Brandon caught the eye of a young man, who smiled and waved. Brandon raised a hand to acknowledge him, catching a brief conversation the young man had with the other man, and the word, “Makar.”             Brandon made a mental note to ask Fox what Makar meant in Atharian. He turned back to Sara. “What could it mean?”             Sara shrugged. “I don’t k… They set off again, gravel crunching underfoot. The wheat fields gave way to sprawling grasslands, a mountain range loomed in the distance. The peaks were jagged, as if added as an after-thought by an absent-minded painter.             Brandon relished the serenity of the realm’s beauty. The calmness, the stillness. The road branched out, hand-painted signs stood at the crossroads, marking where towns and villages were located. Fox stopped the group to point at one such sign. He read it in Atharian first, sounding out each syllable.             “It translates to Redwater, in your tongue,” Fox said.             “How much further?” Jack asked.             Fox turned towards the setting sun, scratching behind his right ear. “Too far for one day. We’ll soon make camp and rest.” He motioned for them to start off again. “Don’t worry, I won’t make you hike all night.”             Brandon and Sara lagged behind but kept Fox in their sights. “The voices told me I was the Soul’s chosen one,” Brandon whispered.             Sara frowned. “What does that mean?”             “Damned if I know.”             The sun sank beyond the horizon, painting the sky in red, yellow, and orange, reminding Brandon of flames. The sun seemed to double in size as it descended behind the mountains, its surface blazing.             “Well, I’d still mention it to Fox. He would definitely know what’s going on,” Sara said.             Brandon sighed. “Maybe.”             Sara patted his arm. “Don’t worry, Brandon, we’ll get you ironed out. Who knows? Maybe you and Beckett are destined to lead the charge against the dark fae and Zalera.”             Brandon wrapped an arm around her and pulled her close. “And how would we lead the charge, huh?”             “With you being the tank and Jack being the fire mage, duh,” Sara answered.             “Yeah? And what kind of tank would I be?”             Sara smiled at him. “What else? A paladin, of course.”
September 1, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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I have nowhere to be today in reality, so I’m taking a trip through the faery ring and going to Atharia. I even have a shiny new coffee mug to take with me. In the words of @valeriestorm.bsky.social, “Ready to tackle this bitch.”

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A picture of a writing desk with books, a handmadeTARDIS statue, a Lucky Bamboo, a panda statue, a laptop, and a white mug filled with coffee. On the mug reads, “Tall, dark, & fictional”. On the laptop a title page states: The Cursed of Atharia Atharian Chronicles book 1 Amelia Grimes
September 1, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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Welcome to the fire.

Rewrites for Atharian Chronicles book 3: Ashes of Atharia are in full swing. The first chapter and the opening scene of chapter two are complete.

Dedicated to the Queens of @shadowsparkpub.bsky.social. Thank you. 🥹

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August 31, 2025 at 11:11 PM
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Snippet from The Soul of Atharia rewrites. It’s a bit different to what I write. I tend to fade to black, but I was trying to write a little bit out of my comfort zone.

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Pulling away, she slipped the tunic over her head, letting it fall to the floor before slipping out of her slacks. Jack drank in her glorious form. “Princess, I didn’t know I had that affect on you.” Snow pressed her body against him, her hand dipping below his belt. Jack gasped and she grinned. “I didn’t know I had that affect on you, either.” She leaned to whisper in his ear, “Shall we dance?” Jack grabbed her, her legs around his waist. The mattress bounced as they dropped on top. Jack shed his garments, tossing everything to the floor before capturing Snow’s lips in a heated, passionate kiss.
August 30, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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Jack’s full name is Jack Leonardo Beckett. His mother was obsessed with Leonardo DiCaprio and her favourite movie was Titanic. So, she named her son after Jack Dawson and the actor who played him.

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August 24, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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Revisions for draft two of The Soul of Atharia are coming along nicely. A lot of the first draft is redundant and some reworking needed to be done. But that’s okay. My bestie says that there’s life in this second draft, and that’s what I wanted. Win-win.

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August 22, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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My last read was a beta for my mentor. My current read is my mentor’s first book, Dear Billie. It’s a book written from her father’s war letters he wrote to his girl, Billie. My next read is probably going to be Birth of the Storm by @valeriestorm.bsky.social.
August 12, 2025 at 2:50 PM