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John Calia

@johncalia.bsky.social

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I’ve been a naval officer, banker, entrepreneur, and consultant. My debut novel “The Awakening of Artemis” recently reached #6 on the Amazon SciFi Adventure bestseller list. Discover all my books at johncalia.com

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John Calia @johncalia.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Blog post: How do you find an #agent? Beats me! #WritingCommunity #books #reading buff.ly/ylfG1uv

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For years, “The Better Son” existed almost entirely in my head. Then I wrote it. The first draft took about four months. The editing has taken considerably longer. Now, after years of carrying the…

John Calia @johncalia.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Today's Number 4 on Amazon's Best Fantasy Adventure bestseller list. Get your copy now. #readers #books #scifi #scifibooks #adventurebooks #thriller #thrillerbooks bit.ly/4d8sAJM

John Calia @johncalia.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The struggles of finding a literary agent. #WritingCommunity #books #amquerying Posted by John Calia, 2 buff.ly/k3vKQpZ

Posted by John Calia, 2

For years, “The Better Son” existed almost entirely in my head. Then I wrote it. The first draft took about four months. The editing has taken considerably longer. Now, after years of carrying the…

John Calia @johncalia.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Protopia hooked me from the very first pages. The dystopian setting feels realistic and makes you think, while the suspense keeps you turning the pages. I recommend it to anyone who enjoys thrillers with depth and action." #books #readers buff.ly/qq9VxgL

John Calia @johncalia.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

PROTOPIA--Number 3 on Amazon's Best Women's Adventure Fiction list today. Check it out. #books #readers #dystopia #novels buff.ly/qq9VxgL

John Calia @johncalia.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

FREE is good, right? Here's a selection of #books you can download for free today. #readers #readingcommunity buff.ly/5szrBd1

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John Calia @johncalia.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

PROTOPIA--Number 7 on Amazon's Best Post-Apocalyptic Science Fiction list today. #readers #books #scifi #scifibooks buff.ly/qq9VxgL

John Calia @johncalia.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Looking for your next great #read? Now’s your chance to get some freebies through @Bookfunnel. #books #readers #scifibooks buff.ly/M4QHhSO

John Calia @johncalia.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

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John Calia @johncalia.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

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John Calia @johncalia.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

John Calia @johncalia.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

A bygone interview about my #books and #writing: Interview With John Calia www.nicolaslemieux.com/post/intervi...

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Interview With John Calia

When asked what it’s about, I always say it's about female empowerment and artificial intelligence.

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John Calia @johncalia.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

John Calia @johncalia.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

This book has been rolling around in my head for years. #books #readers #amquerying johncalia.com/so/beP-nCdEX...

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The first draft of The Better Son took me about four months to write. That sounds much more efficient than it really was. The story had been rolling around in my head for years. By the time I finally…

John Calia @johncalia.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

First draft took me only 4 months. Now what? #Books #Readers #AmQuerying buff.ly/Ugs7wvX

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The first draft of The Better Son took me about four months to write. That sounds much more efficient than it really was. The story had been rolling around in my head for years. By the time I finally…

John Calia @johncalia.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

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John Calia @johncalia.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

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John Calia @johncalia.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

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John Calia @johncalia.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

I have completed my challenge of 40 books! #readers #books @goodreads buff.ly/ZoKS2Io

2026 Reading Challenge

John Calia @johncalia.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Meet the woman behind Matt Damon’s biceps in ‘The Odyssey’ buff.ly/640c9DW

Meet the woman behind Matt Damon’s biceps in ‘The Odyssey’

Devyn Dalton is the 4-foot-6 stunt performer who doubled for Matt Damon in "The Odyssey." Damon called her arms the “greatest” he’s ever seen, and she hopes her journey inspires more women to pursue…

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John Calia @johncalia.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

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John Calia @johncalia.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

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John Calia @johncalia.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

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John Calia @johncalia.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Looking Backward: College reunion coming up, new book coming out. What stories do we tell ourselves. #WritingCommunity #books #readers

Looking Backward

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John Calia @johncalia.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

It's happening now! #books #readers buff.ly/kFOrluJ

John Calia @johncalia.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

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John Calia @johncalia.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

John Calia @johncalia.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Now you tell me!

John Calia @johncalia.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

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John Calia @johncalia.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

A great selection of free and discounted #SciFi and #Fantasy #books are available through Book Funnel this month. Click the link and go for it. #readers buff.ly/lnbGlqH

John Calia @johncalia.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Remember that feeling you get when the first box of your first novel shows up on your doorstep? #WritingCommunity #books #readers

John Calia @johncalia.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

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John Calia @johncalia.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Timely? Yes. Thriller? Yes. Complex? Yes. Get your copy now: buff.ly/PWiuxOp

John Calia @johncalia.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

John Calia @johncalia.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

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Amith Hegde @amithhegde.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

The Queen #WritingCommunity #writing #poetry #POEMS #poetrycommunity #amwriting #poet #writerslife #iamwriting #Writers #reading #writerscommunity #poetrywriter #WritingLife #poem #possibilities #Strength #read #emotions #Life #poetrypeople #TheQueen #strength #pain

A poem titled 'The Queen' by Amith Hegde