July Wrap-Up & August Goals

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J.L. Gribble

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August 8, 2025

I know it’s been a minute since you’ve heard from me beyond book recommendations, friends. Since my last monthly update, I’ve attended book events on both sides of the country, visited my old hometown, gone on an Alaskan cruise, gotten a second tattoo, celebrated a short story acceptance, renovated my closet, and even managed to get some writing done.

Even better, the summer’s not over yet! In a few days, I’m setting off on the Rainbow Readers Cruise for a sun-filled week in the Caribbean with fabulous author and reader friends. I hope your summer (or winter) is going as well as mine!

Return to Valdemar

I’m thrilled to announce that I’m returning to Valdemar! Join Herald-Trainees Cam and Duri on their next adventure in my story “A Haunting in Haven” in Smoke and Mirrors, available November 25.

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Updates & Upcoming

In Progress

2025 Valdemar anthology short story: Accepted! [preorder]
Blood and Ink (Steel Bonds #2): In progress! [preorder]
Secret novella project: More details to come, with a release date in February 2026!