My Books in Chronological Order

My Books in Chronological Order

by Jody CalkinsNo Comments
My Books in Chronological Order Welcome to my story world where assumptions, preconceived notions, and morals are challenged. You’ll meet characters with questionable actions, a good heart, and a strong resolve to set things right no matter the risk. The stories below follow a wide timeline, from 2080 to 2118. I’m working diligently to fill in the timeline. Shattered, Tainted, Platform 273, and Bought can be read in any order as story world connections are not apparent at this time. Their worlds will collide mid next year! In the meantime, for a chronological read, enjoy the *published* titles in the following order: 2080: Shattered – an edge-of-your-seat young adult ghost suspense thriller about a teen girl who learns the chilling truth about the orphanage in which she lives and seeks justice for the death of someone she loves. 2080: Redeemed – Shattered’s sequel...coming soon! 2102: Faction 73: Blackout – coming soon! 2102: Faction 73: Outcast – coming soon! 2102: Faction 73: No Way Out – coming soon! 2113: Tainted...
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10 Reasons Why I Write (Part 2)

10 Reasons Why I Write (Part 2)

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10 Reasons Why I Write (Part 2) It's been a while since I posted Part 1 of this blog series, so I figured I better get back to it. So, here are more reasons why I write... I’m a big brainstormer. I love to fit story pieces together and work out plot details. For me, it’s fun. Most of the time, my ideas occur to me naturally when I brainstorm ideas. I’ll ask questions like: what happens next, what needs to happen in order for the details to fit, what other obstacles do my characters face. For me, it’s not about how I can make my characters’ lives more difficult. That’s a common tip for writers. ‘Don’t stop there – how can you make things even worse?’ That’s not for me, at least not at the moment, because for right now, I think my characters lead tough enough lives as it is. Could I kick it up a notch? Oh yeah, sure. Several notches....
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New Book Release – PLATFORM 273 (YA Dystopian Thriller)

New Book Release – PLATFORM 273 (YA Dystopian Thriller)

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Well, I did it again! And I cannot decide which of my story world boys I love more. They're all competing for that #1 spot! ❤️ Here's a little snippet from Platform 273... With a hand on my arm and his other hand at my back, Luke yelled something over his shoulder and then hurried me across the pavement away from the thundering noise and wind from the helicopter blades. I gritted my teeth against the pain in my feet from the high heels. When I stumbled, he wrapped his arm around my waist and steadied me. By the time we got to the edge of the pad, the helicopter was lifting away. I stared up at it and watched it leave. A large pit settled deep in my stomach. After a moment, the sound of the helicopter faded and was replaced by the sounds of the crashing waves. “Did you have a good ride over here?” he asked, setting me down on a bench. I turned my head...
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