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[dis]connection

By T. Kulp

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A compelling and unique approach to the dangers of both artificial intelligence and social media communication.

Synopsis

Tech, myth and magic collide in this novel-in-verse perfect for fans of the Girls Who Code series now ready for a YA techno thriller.

Erin is the new girl at Glen Coast High School. Her passion for technology makes her an outcast in this small town community. She's friendless and bullied until she finds an experimental 3d printer that lets her create a friend, just not a human friend. When her creation turns violent, Erin must connect with family and friends before her creation takes everything, including her life.

See why readers are calling [dis]connection "Addictive" and "Frankenstein for the Social Network Generation".

[dis]connection is book one of the Pandora Project. Magic, technology and mythology wrap together in this dark modern sci-fi/fantasy series where mystical societies and big tech companies wrestle for control over reality.

What will be unleashed in the Pandora Project?

Erin Ulman is the new girl, and despite her popularity at her last school, she is anything but popular at her new school in Glen Coast, Maryland. Her computer coding skills and comfortable fashion choices are not appreciated by her classmates, and Erin often finds herself discussed on SocialNet whenever her behavior falls too far outside the norm. A mysterious package arrives for Erin one day, tempting her with the call of the unknown as she fits the pieces together and starts a computer program she has never seen before. Battling the drama of school and social media is only the beginning, and Erin must learn the truth behind the questionable parcel before time runs out.


This compelling story is presented primarily in verse and is told from the perspectives of three different characters. These voices are demarcated both by written and visual clues as the font and presentation change from one speaker to the next. While verse-style narration tends to flow more quickly than traditional prose, the message is no less profound in this novel than it might be in a longer book. Readers of all ages will recognize the varied emotions depicted within this story, particularly many of the characters’ intense desire to belong; these moments are made more palpable thanks to the intentional use of verse structure. In addition to the feelings that naturally come with adolescence, this story also includes elements of science fiction and mild horror that amplify the intensity of the novel.


From the very beginning, readers will be curious to discover exactly what is happening in Erin’s world. As a coder, Erin often thinks in computer code, and this appears frequently within her segments of the novel. Regardless of one’s experience with coding themselves, these inclusions make sense and help readers connect more deeply with Erin’s character. Profound and important, this book shows the damage social media and cyberbullying can have on a person within a beautiful and thought-provoking design. Anyone who has ever considered the potentials of artificial intelligence or the damage that can be caused by comments both in school and on social media will appreciate the unique combination presented in this story. This is a memorable young adult novel in both substance and style.

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Mary Lanni

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[dis]connection

Written by T. Kulp

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Synopsis

Tech, myth and magic collide in this novel-in-verse perfect for fans of the Girls Who Code series now ready for a YA techno thriller.

Erin is the new girl at Glen Coast High School. Her passion for technology makes her an outcast in this small town community. She's friendless and bullied until she finds an experimental 3d printer that lets her create a friend, just not a human friend. When her creation turns violent, Erin must connect with family and friends before her creation takes everything, including her life.

See why readers are calling [dis]connection "Addictive" and "Frankenstein for the Social Network Generation".

[dis]connection is book one of the Pandora Project. Magic, technology and mythology wrap together in this dark modern sci-fi/fantasy series where mystical societies and big tech companies wrestle for control over reality.

What will be unleashed in the Pandora Project?

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4 Comments

T. Kulp – Thank you @maryrlanni for the review! Hello everyone! I'm Tim, author of [dis]connection. I'm going to use this comments area as an "ask me anything" about the book area. So, if you have questions, I (might) have answers :) I'll start with one question I get asked often: Q. Why novel-in-verse? A. I had never even heard of novel-in-verse when I started a class about how to write a novel-in-verse. I was taking the course with another writer, my mom, and fell in love with the style. The quick bursts of words, the immediacy and closeness of the format was perfect for me. As a struggling reader myself, I wanted to write a sci-fi/horror/fantasy novel for kids like me when I was growing up. I wanted to write something that fused technology with magic and mythology (all things I loved as a kid and still do) in a format that was quick to read. [dis]connection is a book for struggling readers who want to show they've read a thick book. It's also for girls who love tech and want to see the hero of a story being the teen computer hacker who saves the day with her brilliance and coding skills. I hope you enjoy [dis]connection. Feel free to leave a comment here to AMA :)
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Divyansh Gurjar – Very good book
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T. Kulp – @divyanshgurjar thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
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Linda Kulp Trout – I love books with smart, strong female characters. Anyone who has ever felt like an outsider will connect with Erin, the main character. The plot is filled with mystery and kept me guessing until the end. I enjoyed this book so much and look forward to more by this author!
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From B movies to blockbusters, Tim has a passion for the things that give us the shivers. Storytellers like Poe, Lovecraft, Tolkien and King shaped Tim’s focus on world building and monster making. Tim also writes as Cy Borgmyn for his stories built collaborating with Artificial Intelligence. view profile

Published on July 22, 2022

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Contains mild explicit content ⚠️

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