Chris Grooms

Newest Release

Rise of the Arch Mage

Rise of the Arch Mage continues the tale following the events in Ripley’s Keep. Mora and her troop flee from Ripley’s Keep with the Helm and Hammer of Valaaham in their possession. Hunted by orcs and a mysterious demon, they ride south in haste. Unfortunately, their path to Auroryies leads them through the treacherous Border Lands and into the Highlands. With each step, Mora’s fear to accept her father’s mantle escalates. It is a burden that will change her life and alter Gaiand’s course forever. What awaits our heroes when they return to Auroryies? Duplicity? Danger? The Staff of the Arch Mage

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About the writer

In the beginning

Fantasy has forever influenced Chris Grooms’ life. Legos, comic books, D&D, books, and superhero movies added fuel to his already overactive imagination. On horseback or on foot, he spent hours fighting fictional foes in the fields and ditches surrounding his boyhood home. His high school buddies introduced him to D&D, which took him on new and exciting adventures, and it was during this period when Wulf Blackhawk sprang to life.

Grooms never entertained the thought of writing until the spring of 2020. For several years leading up to that point, he had written role playing adventures designed for his sons. Their departure from home left a creative hole in his life. Driven by the need for creative expression, Grooms began writing Legends of Blackhawk.

Home front

Following retirement from the Marine Corps, Grooms settled down with his family in Virgina.

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Meet the Author

Folks, come by the Richmond Public Library and celebrate RippleCon 2025 on Saturday June 28 from 9-4 with local authors.

Fredericksburg Comic Con is back for 2025. You can find me at the Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center on 12 July from 9:30 am-4:30 pm.

Join local authors like Sirrah Medeiros and myself at the inaugural Stafford Bookfest on 13 Sep 2025 from 9am-4pm at the Holiday Inn and Conference Center (20 Sanford Drive, Fredericksburg, VA 22406).

River Front Park is an ideal setting for a book festival. Join me, Sirrah Medeiros, and dozens of local authors for the Fredericksburg Book Festival on 4 Oct 2025 from 10am-4pm.

Come by the Fredericksburg Fair Grounds and enjoy the Witches Festival. While you are browsing, make sure you stop by and meet me and Sirrah on 27 or 28 Sep from 10am to 6 pm.

With Christmas lurking in the near future, the Hanover Book Expo is the perfect opportunity to purchase any last-minute gifts. You can find me at the VFW Hall in Mechanicsville on 8 Nov from 10am-2pm.