Terry Groves literally has the write stuff.
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The variety of experiences and events in his life helped shape his latest work, Down the TigerB次元官网网址檚 Throat, a mix of stories that have appeared in magazines, e-zines and anthologies.
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B次元官网网址淭his collection represents more than 30 years of writing,B次元官网网址� he said. B次元官网网址淢y interests vary, and so do the genres of my stories. Horror, drama, comedy, adventure, thriller, there is something for every adult in this book.B次元官网网址�
Working with other writers has always been a focus for Groves, a member of the Sooke WritersB次元官网网址� Collective and the Federation of B.C. Authors.
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That focus on sharing expertise and improving his efforts by working with other writers has carried over to his involvement with the Sooke Writers Collective. B次元官网网址淭hatB次元官网网址檚 a great group of like-minded people,B次元官网网址� he added. B次元官网网址淚B次元官网网址檝e had the honour of honing my skills with many authors and giving back by teaching and coaching where I can.B次元官网网址�
Groves will officially launch Down the TigerB次元官网网址檚 Throat on June 5 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Sooke branch of the Vancouver Island Regional Library.
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Copies are available on Amazon in print and Kindle editions or through GrovesB次元官网网址檚 website at terrygroves.com.
GrovesB次元官网网址檚 other works include his novel, The Summer of Grumps, which was published in 2020 and is also available on Amazon. Groves also blogs about what it was like growing up in a large military family.
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