It's my family's academy.
I'm just trying to survive it.

I just turned 21, and it was finally time for me to attend Grimsby Academy. The school is a refuge and training ground for the Lineaged, the world's supernatural and magically inclined.As if trying to fend off a mysogynistic bully and terrifying principal were not enough, the Hydrurgan Cultists have taken up residence at the academy. These followers of the dark water goddess seem mostly harmless, but one of their members, Lilly Brineblude, drives me insane; I’m just not sure in what way.Thankfully, my friend Alira is enrolling too, or is she becoming more than just a friend?Absentus save me...Genre: Dark Academia Romance
Age Demographic: New Adult (18-30)
Pages: 144, paperback

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The Bloodmoon Ball didn't just change me;
it changed everything.

I should be honing my witchcraft and learning the supernatural, macabre skills all Lineaged acquire at Grimsby Academy. Instead, I’ve found myself surrounded by secrets, revelations, and heartbreak.Lilly Brineblude, the gorgeous selkie cultist, and Alira Seshi, my childhood best friend, are out for each other's blood, and for good reason. One of them wants me dead, one of them wants to protect me, and both of them want my heart.Sprinkle in a dash of parental subterfuge, failing classes, and secret societies, and you have the perfect recipe for a nightmare of a school year.Thankfully, I have my horde, my new friend group, to back me up. With their support, maybe I can survive this academy.Hydrurga willing...Genre: Dark Academia Romance
Age Demographic: New Adult (18-30)
Pages: 140, paperback

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A pro wrestling rpg where the 80's, and fantasy collide!

Fantasy League of Wrestling is a co-narrative, player-vs-player fantasy pro wrestling RPG with a focus on combat. Basically, imagine if Lord of the Rings had an 80's phase and really got into pro wrestling.The world of F.L.O.W. combines fantasy tropes with 80's charm and pro wrestling shenanigans to create a unique universe to play in. Big hair, 80's music, neon tights, pointy ears, and over-the-top wrestling moves are what F.L.O.W. is all about!

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A period piece rpg of repartee and reputation.

Murders & Monarchs is a co-narrative, player-vs-player, period piece RPG of intrigue, betrayal, repartee and court politics.Murders & Monarchs allows players to take on the role of a character at a royal court as they try to scheme, backstab, and claw their way into The Monarch's favor.

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A role-playing game
of Dark Academia

Grimsby Academy is a co-narrative, co-oppositional RPG of gothic horror, supernatural academics, and tragic twists. Based on the FLOW RPG system.Grimsby Academy allows players to take on the role of a character at the seemingly cursed Grimsby Academy as they try to survive awful events.

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An expandable card game
about the pantheons, reimagined!

The Wheel of the Year card game is an expandable game about different deities and mythologies. Each game represents a group gathering together to tell the tales of their goddesses and gods. The end goal of this, being the strengthening of one's own faith while dwindling that of others.Each game takes place over the course of 4 rounds, representing the 4 seasons of the year. Followers will take turns playing cards from their hand in an attempt to have the most faith remaining at the end of the game.

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David Grimsby has been creating characters and building worlds from a very young age when he would make his own tabletop games to play with his friends. Having since written and published several games incorporating elements of fantasy and mythology, it seemed a natural evolution to bring some of his characters to life in book form.When he’s not writing or playing games, David enjoys the life of a nature lover, avid reader, meadmaker, and foodie who adores his wife and furry kids. You will also find him vending at various events around his home state of Michigan.

Renaissance Fur: Tournament of TailsLocation: Core Plaza
221 W Webster Ave, Muskegon, MI 49440-1243, United States
Date: 9/12/26
Time: 2 PM - 5 PMDetails:
Big Lake Humane Society is excited to host the first-ever Renaissance Fur: Tournament of Tails on Saturday, September 12th at The Lumberman's Vault in Muskegon from 2 PM - 5 PM.This Renaissance-inspired fundraiser will feature live historical swordsmanship matches presented by Lakeborne Historical Swordsmanship, Muskegon's only HEMA club, along with a mini HEMA class, adoptable pets, raffles, and themed activities. Guests are encouraged to dress in Renaissance or medieval attire.Vendors will also be on hand selling their wares.

Central Michigan Book BashLocation: Courtyard Marriott
Date: 8/7/27
Time: 11AMDetails:
book signing in Central Michigan. Open to all genres of readers and authors.