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FORGED SERIES NEWS!
Upcoming Events
Watch here for more events and happenings.
Saturday, July 19, Bierly Brewing, McMinnville, Oregon - The first annual Mac Minicon.
Kevin Carver
and I will be panelists on building rich worlds and characters. More info to come.
Saturday, August 9th, Third Street Books, McMinnville, Oregon - I’ll be the featured author at the indie bookstore, Third Street Books, in the historic downtown McMinnville during MacFresco. More info to come.
Boise Peeps! My publisher is working on booking an event sometime between July 11th-14th. Watch for more details!
Also coming this summer are some companion pieces that you won’t want to miss! Sign up for bonus materials HERE.
Shattered, Book One
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A fractured world. A hidden past. A future she never expected.
In the remnants of the Pacific Northwest, 110 years in the future, fourteen-year-old Tessa Wright's idyllic life in the Wilds is disrupted by the death of her family, forcing her to move to the capital city of Bannock. Struggling with grief and adjusting to public school for the first time, she becomes haunted by fragmented memories about her past, revealing clues that suggest her family’s death was no accident.
As she grapples with these revelations, she’s drawn into a much larger conflict—one that threatens to change the course of her life and the future of her world. Amid rising tensions between the urban centers and the Wilds, the growing Underground movement threatens to expose dangerous secrets that could challenge the oppressive Ryker administration, changing everything.
As she unravels the truth, Tessa must confront her identity, decide whom to trust, and weigh the risks of fighting for justice. In a fractured and unstable society, time is running out for Tessa to reclaim her true self. In a world where nothing is as it seems, discovering the truth could cost her everything.
Overviews & Writing Process
Character Profiles
Tessa Wright
Isaiah Iverson
Zeke Ryker
Julia Ryker
Ruth Philon
Dr. Shay Weaver
Clari Roberts
World Building
Themes & Tropes
Location Profiles
Bonus Materials
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The Substack Zone / Special FORGED Series Prequel:
*This short story is contained in the anthology, The Midnight Vault, available for purchase here.
The Future of Nature / Special FORGED Series Prequel:
Special FORGED Series Prequel:
Reading Shattered for your Book Club? 15 questions to get your conversation started! (Coming June 19, 2025)
Merged, Book Two
Release Date: Fall 2025
Truths uncovered. Alliances formed. The path revealed.
As Tessa Wright pieces together her fragmented memories, she finds herself caught in the political crossfire between the oppressive Ryker Administration and the Underground rebels. With both sides determined to manipulate her fate, Tessa draws on her inner strength to fight back and protect free will.
Just as she uncovers unsettling truths about her past and the true identities of her new friends, the Underground delivers an ultimatum she can’t refuse.
Racing against the countdown, Tessa must mend Isaiah’s shattered heart and reconnect him with his best friend, all while navigating the deadly political power struggle. Can she outmaneuver both sides before it's too late?
Forged, Book Three
Release Date: 2026
Tessa and the ELITES have thwarted the government’s attempt at mind control, but they now race to stop the Underground from causing complete upheaval. As her past catches up with her, will Tessa find a way to stay true to her heart and not destroy everything dear to her? Will Isaiah be able to work past the effects of TCS and continue to fight for Tessa? Or will the collision with her past forever change their trajectory? Experience the story from four different points of view.
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Sounds intriguing, CB! I have a son who absolutely loves this genre and loves nothing more than coming across a new series.
HOW EXCITING! Can't wait to learn more!