Dayton Ward
@daytonward.bsky.social
New York Times bestselling word pusher. Husband. Dad. Trekkie. Rush fan (band). Tampa Bay Bucs fan. Knows where his towel is. Immortal for a limited time.
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In today's email: the copyedited manuscript for TO DEFY FATE, which I hope will still be my next novel and the next #StarTrekPicard novel to be published in April. Guess it depends on how bloody the pages end up being 😏
So, I know what I'm doing for the the next week or so.
#StarTrek
#WritingLife
So, I know what I'm doing for the the next week or so.
#StarTrek
#WritingLife
November 15, 2025 at 3:25 AM
In today's email: the copyedited manuscript for TO DEFY FATE, which I hope will still be my next novel and the next #StarTrekPicard novel to be published in April. Guess it depends on how bloody the pages end up being 😏
So, I know what I'm doing for the the next week or so.
#StarTrek
#WritingLife
So, I know what I'm doing for the the next week or so.
#StarTrek
#WritingLife
Okay, #BookSky: Name a book that you bought just for the title, whether or not you ended up enjoying it.
One of mine: ZOEY PUNCHES THE FUTURE IN THE DICK
And yes, it lived up to the title. 😃
What say you?
One of mine: ZOEY PUNCHES THE FUTURE IN THE DICK
And yes, it lived up to the title. 😃
What say you?
November 14, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Okay, #BookSky: Name a book that you bought just for the title, whether or not you ended up enjoying it.
One of mine: ZOEY PUNCHES THE FUTURE IN THE DICK
And yes, it lived up to the title. 😃
What say you?
One of mine: ZOEY PUNCHES THE FUTURE IN THE DICK
And yes, it lived up to the title. 😃
What say you?
When you arrived at the party the day before and drank all the good booze so now you’re waiting for everyone else to show up.
#VeteransDay
#VeteransDay
November 11, 2025 at 3:07 PM
When you arrived at the party the day before and drank all the good booze so now you’re waiting for everyone else to show up.
#VeteransDay
#VeteransDay
November 4th, 1977.
Them: “You can’t hear a picture.”
Fans of a certain age:
Them: “You can’t hear a picture.”
Fans of a certain age:
November 4, 2025 at 4:19 PM
November 4th, 1977.
Them: “You can’t hear a picture.”
Fans of a certain age:
Them: “You can’t hear a picture.”
Fans of a certain age:
November 3, 2025 at 2:44 PM
"So THAT'S how it is in their family."
November 1, 2025 at 2:33 AM
"So THAT'S how it is in their family."
Preparing myself for disappointment.
You know……AGAIN.
You know……AGAIN.
October 31, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Preparing myself for disappointment.
You know……AGAIN.
You know……AGAIN.
This should be every reporter talking to Mike Johnson.
two men are sitting at a table with the caption what would you say you do here ?
ALT: two men are sitting at a table with the caption what would you say you do here ?
media.tenor.com
October 29, 2025 at 1:42 PM
This should be every reporter talking to Mike Johnson.
I know some of you eagerly await this particular status update every year, and you'll be happy to know I've just confirmed my Betazoid wedding Halloween costume still fits me perfectly.
You're welcome.
You're welcome.
October 28, 2025 at 3:37 PM
I know some of you eagerly await this particular status update every year, and you'll be happy to know I've just confirmed my Betazoid wedding Halloween costume still fits me perfectly.
You're welcome.
You're welcome.
I will always laugh at this.
October 27, 2025 at 2:35 AM
I will always laugh at this.
If you're a writer and you don't have the #WriterBeware blog bookmarked, you should remedy that.
Folks have been reporting an uptick in emails from parties claiming to be book clubs or review groups. Guess what? Your gut was likely right in thinking they're probably a scam.
Read on.
#WritingLife
Folks have been reporting an uptick in emails from parties claiming to be book clubs or review groups. Guess what? Your gut was likely right in thinking they're probably a scam.
Read on.
#WritingLife
Return of the Nigerian Prince Redux: Beware Book Club and Book Review Scams - Writer Beware
A few weeks ago, I wrote about a rising and extremely prolific marketing scam that I’ve been able to trace back to operators in Nigeria. Using highly personalized (AI-generated) email solicitations th...
writerbeware.blog
October 26, 2025 at 9:16 PM
If you're a writer and you don't have the #WriterBeware blog bookmarked, you should remedy that.
Folks have been reporting an uptick in emails from parties claiming to be book clubs or review groups. Guess what? Your gut was likely right in thinking they're probably a scam.
Read on.
#WritingLife
Folks have been reporting an uptick in emails from parties claiming to be book clubs or review groups. Guess what? Your gut was likely right in thinking they're probably a scam.
Read on.
#WritingLife
Homer’s got jokes.
October 23, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Homer’s got jokes.
Please reference the attachment.
October 20, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Please reference the attachment.
For fuck’s sake, all of this.
i see you're doing something online that you have effortlessly done 100,000 times. would you like to use this ai tool? would you like to use this ai tool? would you like to use this ai tool? would you like to use this ai tool? would you like to use this ai tool? would you like to use this ai tool? w
October 20, 2025 at 2:46 PM
For fuck’s sake, all of this.
October 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM
I’ve tried to keep this secret buried over the years, but every so often an intrepid investigator unearths the truth and I’m forced once again to come clean:
I am the Man from Nantucket.
I am the Man from Nantucket.
October 16, 2025 at 1:06 AM
I’ve tried to keep this secret buried over the years, but every so often an intrepid investigator unearths the truth and I’m forced once again to come clean:
I am the Man from Nantucket.
I am the Man from Nantucket.
Happy 250th Birthday to those who proudly wear or have worn the uniform of the United States Navy.
#AnchorsAweigh
#AnchorsAweigh
October 13, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Happy 250th Birthday to those who proudly wear or have worn the uniform of the United States Navy.
#AnchorsAweigh
#AnchorsAweigh
Are you a #StarTrek fan at #NYCC this Saturday? Go say hi to my bud and check out his new Strange New Worlds novel!
October 11, 2025 at 3:39 AM
“Um, yeah. So, me and some of the guys actually nominated her for the prize last year.”
October 11, 2025 at 3:36 AM
“Um, yeah. So, me and some of the guys actually nominated her for the prize last year.”
October 9, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Happy Book Birthday to my bud and occasional co-conspirator in literary mischief, the redoubtable @davidmack.bsky.social! His #StarTrekSNW novel RING OF FIRE is officially on sale today!
#StarTrek
www.simonandschuster.com/books/Star-T...
#StarTrek
www.simonandschuster.com/books/Star-T...
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: Ring of Fire
A new adventure based on the thrilling Paramount+ TV series Star Trek: Strange New Worlds!When murder and sabotage imperil the time-sensitive and t...
www.simonandschuster.com
October 7, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Happy Book Birthday to my bud and occasional co-conspirator in literary mischief, the redoubtable @davidmack.bsky.social! His #StarTrekSNW novel RING OF FIRE is officially on sale today!
#StarTrek
www.simonandschuster.com/books/Star-T...
#StarTrek
www.simonandschuster.com/books/Star-T...