John Zeleznik
@johnzeleznikauthor.bsky.social
Father, Husband, Teacher and Writer. Jedi Knight and friend to Captain Solo. Winter is coming. Mets, Orange, Isles, Bills fan. Novelist and writer NOT the artist with the same name! Opinions stated are mine and mine alone.
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Winter's Discord: Book One of The Seasons of Destiny
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So, I did a thing....my first novel, WINTER'S DISCORD, is available Amazon for purchase or through KU. If you think that you might like a PG-13 Game of Thrones this might be for you. Please enjoy.
Cool sidebar, a few years back I did a project w/ my 10th graders where we read SK's The Body (Stand BY Me) then did a little research on the "kids on bikes" trope/genre (y'all should know it's my favorite!) For the final project, they had to create a "pitch" for their own story idea... #kidlitchat
January 7, 2026 at 2:46 AM
Cool sidebar, a few years back I did a project w/ my 10th graders where we read SK's The Body (Stand BY Me) then did a little research on the "kids on bikes" trope/genre (y'all should know it's my favorite!) For the final project, they had to create a "pitch" for their own story idea... #kidlitchat
I get all fired up during these chats, I need to learn how to maintain that enthusiasm. I tucker out the next day. Mostly from work. #kidlitchat
January 7, 2026 at 2:38 AM
I get all fired up during these chats, I need to learn how to maintain that enthusiasm. I tucker out the next day. Mostly from work. #kidlitchat
So maybe I have been planning more than I thought. #kidlitchat
January 7, 2026 at 2:29 AM
So maybe I have been planning more than I thought. #kidlitchat
I was actually toying with the idea of posting my back-burnered YA fantasy on Royal Road. #kidlitchat
January 7, 2026 at 2:27 AM
I was actually toying with the idea of posting my back-burnered YA fantasy on Royal Road. #kidlitchat
I'd like to take a YA/MG writing class to see if I'm as good as I think I am too. #kidlitchat
January 7, 2026 at 2:16 AM
I'd like to take a YA/MG writing class to see if I'm as good as I think I am too. #kidlitchat
And I'd like to get some more people aware of my YA fantasy that I put out last Spring. #kidlitchat
January 7, 2026 at 2:14 AM
And I'd like to get some more people aware of my YA fantasy that I put out last Spring. #kidlitchat
I'd also like to play with some shorter works with a literary bent. Maybe. I have an idea for an anthology that I'd like to write and this may be the chance to do that. #kidlitchat
January 7, 2026 at 2:13 AM
I'd also like to play with some shorter works with a literary bent. Maybe. I have an idea for an anthology that I'd like to write and this may be the chance to do that. #kidlitchat
So as I think about my plans?
1. Finish the rewrite of the 2nd book of my YA fantasy series, while plotting out the 3rd and 4th books.
2. Take a look at my stalled MG project and see if I can fix the third act.
3. Work on my secret, I'm not going to talk about it adult project.
#kidlitchat
1. Finish the rewrite of the 2nd book of my YA fantasy series, while plotting out the 3rd and 4th books.
2. Take a look at my stalled MG project and see if I can fix the third act.
3. Work on my secret, I'm not going to talk about it adult project.
#kidlitchat
January 7, 2026 at 2:12 AM
So as I think about my plans?
1. Finish the rewrite of the 2nd book of my YA fantasy series, while plotting out the 3rd and 4th books.
2. Take a look at my stalled MG project and see if I can fix the third act.
3. Work on my secret, I'm not going to talk about it adult project.
#kidlitchat
1. Finish the rewrite of the 2nd book of my YA fantasy series, while plotting out the 3rd and 4th books.
2. Take a look at my stalled MG project and see if I can fix the third act.
3. Work on my secret, I'm not going to talk about it adult project.
#kidlitchat
Oof, this questions. Honestly, I haven't thought about it yet. I'm still kind of plotting out what I'm going to do this year. Maybe I'll do it right now as we're talking. #kidlitchat
TOPIC: It's time for New Year's resolutions . . . or goals . . . or a word to define your mindset for 2026 . . . or your Guiding Principle for the year . . . or, what's the plan, Stan? (The focus here is for resolutions related to your #kidlit side, but share whatever you want!). #kidlitchat
January 7, 2026 at 2:06 AM
Oof, this questions. Honestly, I haven't thought about it yet. I'm still kind of plotting out what I'm going to do this year. Maybe I'll do it right now as we're talking. #kidlitchat
All set for #kidlitchat tonight. First one of the year!
January 7, 2026 at 1:56 AM
All set for #kidlitchat tonight. First one of the year!
What a way to end my year. I’m at the store with my daughter to pick up a prescription playing my typical random game of in-store Marco Polo and someone answered me!!! I couldn’t find them but that’s a win for me!
December 31, 2025 at 8:48 PM
What a way to end my year. I’m at the store with my daughter to pick up a prescription playing my typical random game of in-store Marco Polo and someone answered me!!! I couldn’t find them but that’s a win for me!
Bummer. I missed the last #kidlitchat of the year. I was watching a TV show with my wife. Well, onto 2026!
December 31, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Bummer. I missed the last #kidlitchat of the year. I was watching a TV show with my wife. Well, onto 2026!
How can Tom Brady talk with all that Philly junk in his mouth?
December 28, 2025 at 10:32 PM
How can Tom Brady talk with all that Philly junk in his mouth?
It’s funny how quiet the “refs are for the Bills” people are after that last turnover.
December 28, 2025 at 10:00 PM
It’s funny how quiet the “refs are for the Bills” people are after that last turnover.
I met Viggo Mortensen in my local Apple Store. This was just as texting had become a thing and I was texting my wife and one of my buddies. I took no pictures and didn’t ask for an autograph. I just got the story. When I called my buddy he asked if I was okay and I told him “I don’t know.”
December 25, 2025 at 8:25 PM
I met Viggo Mortensen in my local Apple Store. This was just as texting had become a thing and I was texting my wife and one of my buddies. I took no pictures and didn’t ask for an autograph. I just got the story. When I called my buddy he asked if I was okay and I told him “I don’t know.”
My father-in-law and I have decided everyone else be damned, we’re going to marathon the LOTR movies today.
December 25, 2025 at 8:04 PM
My father-in-law and I have decided everyone else be damned, we’re going to marathon the LOTR movies today.
If you know me, you know that I am an unabashed Bob’s Burgers fan and one of my favorite parts of the show is how the Belchers have built up so much positive capital with the people in their lives, they NEVER hesitate to offer to help them however they can.
December 25, 2025 at 4:32 AM
If you know me, you know that I am an unabashed Bob’s Burgers fan and one of my favorite parts of the show is how the Belchers have built up so much positive capital with the people in their lives, they NEVER hesitate to offer to help them however they can.
I’m hosting Xmas Eve. We’re doing a truncated Feast of the Seven Fishes. It’s a lot of work. I love every minute of it. Whenever I make a big meal like this, I never eat. I just can’t. I’m too worked up and nervous about everyone liking what I make.
December 25, 2025 at 12:16 AM
I’m hosting Xmas Eve. We’re doing a truncated Feast of the Seven Fishes. It’s a lot of work. I love every minute of it. Whenever I make a big meal like this, I never eat. I just can’t. I’m too worked up and nervous about everyone liking what I make.
Every year I get at least a gift card for BN or Amazon, so I’ll always have books for Christmas. #kidlitchat
December 24, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Every year I get at least a gift card for BN or Amazon, so I’ll always have books for Christmas. #kidlitchat
This year has felt surprisingly light on the classics on TV. I haven’t seen ELF or CHRISTMAS VACATION in weeks. #kidlitchat
December 24, 2025 at 2:13 AM
This year has felt surprisingly light on the classics on TV. I haven’t seen ELF or CHRISTMAS VACATION in weeks. #kidlitchat
And my favorite adaptations are Scrooged and The Muppet Christmas Carol. #kidlitchat
December 24, 2025 at 2:04 AM
And my favorite adaptations are Scrooged and The Muppet Christmas Carol. #kidlitchat
I read A Christmas Carol every other year. This year was the off year. #kidlitchat
December 24, 2025 at 2:02 AM
I read A Christmas Carol every other year. This year was the off year. #kidlitchat
Last #kidlitchat before the holiday! Looking forward to it!
December 24, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Last #kidlitchat before the holiday! Looking forward to it!
Here’s the thing, I think that there’s a razor slim margin of error for a YA romcom written by a straight dude and I’m not hitting the mark. Oh, well. Merry Christmas!
December 23, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Here’s the thing, I think that there’s a razor slim margin of error for a YA romcom written by a straight dude and I’m not hitting the mark. Oh, well. Merry Christmas!