William I. Zard - Author
@w-i-zard.bsky.social
Author of Metamancer - ★★★★⯨ (429)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCG188G2/
Audiobook: https://bit.ly/Metmancer_A_US
Other eBook/Paper: https://zmancy.com/where-to-buy/
http://facebook.com/w.i.zard.zmancy
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCG188G2/
Audiobook: https://bit.ly/Metmancer_A_US
Other eBook/Paper: https://zmancy.com/where-to-buy/
http://facebook.com/w.i.zard.zmancy
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Hello Bluesky! I am a Fantasy Fiction author and hope to post updates about my work and other stuff related to writing, reading, and otherwise enjoying books and games that speculate about other worlds. First up, of course, is the book I wrote: zmancy.com/metamancer/
When book 2 is what you need to write, but book 4 is what you are inspired to write...
November 12, 2025 at 4:05 AM
When book 2 is what you need to write, but book 4 is what you are inspired to write...
That feeling when you write something you really like, and realize that it really belongs in the book *after* the one you are supposed to be working on...
October 12, 2025 at 9:01 PM
That feeling when you write something you really like, and realize that it really belongs in the book *after* the one you are supposed to be working on...
Thought for the day: Authors are readers, but they are not average readers. Average readers don't write 90k words. This makes marketing very hard for self-published authors because the things we like/want as a reader are not typical. I suspect the biggest problem we have is marketing to ourselves.
October 10, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Thought for the day: Authors are readers, but they are not average readers. Average readers don't write 90k words. This makes marketing very hard for self-published authors because the things we like/want as a reader are not typical. I suspect the biggest problem we have is marketing to ourselves.
Last chance! (and last sale/promo related post) My end-of-summer $0.99 eBook sale ends Sept. 8 (comment for Lnk). After this, I ignore all promotion of book one and focus on writing book two.
September 7, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Last chance! (and last sale/promo related post) My end-of-summer $0.99 eBook sale ends Sept. 8 (comment for Lnk). After this, I ignore all promotion of book one and focus on writing book two.
Many thanks to the folks who are taking advantage of my Labor Day sale (promoted by Bookbub)! This is the first update that seems to account for today's sales, and I jumped straight to 11 :) Let's see how high we can go!
September 2, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Many thanks to the folks who are taking advantage of my Labor Day sale (promoted by Bookbub)! This is the first update that seems to account for today's sales, and I jumped straight to 11 :) Let's see how high we can go!
Happy Labor Day! This year, I'm celebrating with a $0.99 eBook sale, worldwide, on all platforms, and promoted via BookBub. Links to your favorite platform and other formats (regular price) here: zmancy.com/where-to-buy/
September 1, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Happy Labor Day! This year, I'm celebrating with a $0.99 eBook sale, worldwide, on all platforms, and promoted via BookBub. Links to your favorite platform and other formats (regular price) here: zmancy.com/where-to-buy/
Book Reviews on Storylace
There are a plethora of book-related sites, many of which allow you to track your reads, your To-Be-Read list (TBR), and post your own reviews of books. Today, I'd like to take a moment to promote Storylace, the one…
http://zmancy.com/2025/08/27/book-reviews-on-storylace/
There are a plethora of book-related sites, many of which allow you to track your reads, your To-Be-Read list (TBR), and post your own reviews of books. Today, I'd like to take a moment to promote Storylace, the one…
http://zmancy.com/2025/08/27/book-reviews-on-storylace/
August 27, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Book Reviews on Storylace
There are a plethora of book-related sites, many of which allow you to track your reads, your To-Be-Read list (TBR), and post your own reviews of books. Today, I'd like to take a moment to promote Storylace, the one…
http://zmancy.com/2025/08/27/book-reviews-on-storylace/
There are a plethora of book-related sites, many of which allow you to track your reads, your To-Be-Read list (TBR), and post your own reviews of books. Today, I'd like to take a moment to promote Storylace, the one…
http://zmancy.com/2025/08/27/book-reviews-on-storylace/
Had to cut a bit from book 2 already. I had a backstory for someone we meet (a student at the Wizards Academy that discovered their talent late in life). It was fun color but it doesn't advance any of the plot. It may return as a short story. Here's a related drawing I did.
August 21, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Had to cut a bit from book 2 already. I had a backstory for someone we meet (a student at the Wizards Academy that discovered their talent late in life). It was fun color but it doesn't advance any of the plot. It may return as a short story. Here's a related drawing I did.
2400-words today 😀. Wrote the ending to book 2 and can't stop grinning. I just need to write the middle 🙃
July 14, 2025 at 4:48 AM
2400-words today 😀. Wrote the ending to book 2 and can't stop grinning. I just need to write the middle 🙃
So here's a cool thing I discovered today: My marketing copy is showing up in the definition of the word Metamancer 😎
July 9, 2025 at 8:26 PM
So here's a cool thing I discovered today: My marketing copy is showing up in the definition of the word Metamancer 😎
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I usually try to render most of paintings in a pretty tight fashion. However, this is one that I experimented with a more textured/brushy technique for the background.
‘Pride’ 8.5x11 oils Private Collection
‘Pride’ 8.5x11 oils Private Collection
July 8, 2025 at 11:14 AM
I usually try to render most of paintings in a pretty tight fashion. However, this is one that I experimented with a more textured/brushy technique for the background.
‘Pride’ 8.5x11 oils Private Collection
‘Pride’ 8.5x11 oils Private Collection
Some have wondered what happens to Johnny's brother Zachary... Today, his fate has been firmly decided. The only problem is that I don't think it can be included in book 2. Hmm.
June 12, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Some have wondered what happens to Johnny's brother Zachary... Today, his fate has been firmly decided. The only problem is that I don't think it can be included in book 2. Hmm.
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'Little Silver' 8.5" x11" Oils.
Original available on my site.
Original available on my site.
June 9, 2025 at 10:31 AM
'Little Silver' 8.5" x11" Oils.
Original available on my site.
Original available on my site.
The Draft 2 Digital refer-a-friend program is a bit puzzling. Usually, these things include a benefit for the person using the referral. I guess they're trying to get me to promote your work? If it's good, I'll already do that, no referral needed. Referral: www.draft2digital.com/zard_friend
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June 5, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The Draft 2 Digital refer-a-friend program is a bit puzzling. Usually, these things include a benefit for the person using the referral. I guess they're trying to get me to promote your work? If it's good, I'll already do that, no referral needed. Referral: www.draft2digital.com/zard_friend
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Many times I will be inspired to develop paintings in 'series'. When working on one idea another idea will be inspired. In this case while working on 'Coil', a piece I recently shared, the concept for a piece using the opposite values occurred to me.
'Alert' 8.5"x11" oils. Private Collection
'Alert' 8.5"x11" oils. Private Collection
April 28, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Many times I will be inspired to develop paintings in 'series'. When working on one idea another idea will be inspired. In this case while working on 'Coil', a piece I recently shared, the concept for a piece using the opposite values occurred to me.
'Alert' 8.5"x11" oils. Private Collection
'Alert' 8.5"x11" oils. Private Collection
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“Hegseth Crossing the Delaware”
By @knecessary.bsky.social
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By @knecessary.bsky.social
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April 22, 2025 at 12:32 PM
“Hegseth Crossing the Delaware”
By @knecessary.bsky.social
For more Kevin’s cartoons, go here: open.substack.com/pub/davidpep...
By @knecessary.bsky.social
For more Kevin’s cartoons, go here: open.substack.com/pub/davidpep...
Well that just sucks in several dimensions: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aj0H...
The FAA grounded me for using birth control.
YouTube video by Xyla Foxlin
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March 30, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Well that just sucks in several dimensions: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aj0H...
Happy Read an Ebook Week! You can find my book, Metamancer, available now at @Smashwords for 75% off. Find my book and many more at www.smashwords.com/ebookweek from March 2 - March 8! #ebookweek25 #Smashwords
March 4, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Happy Read an Ebook Week! You can find my book, Metamancer, available now at @Smashwords for 75% off. Find my book and many more at www.smashwords.com/ebookweek from March 2 - March 8! #ebookweek25 #Smashwords
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when I was younger I thought the subplot of Ender’s Game in which Ender’s siblings shitpost themselves into running the world was the least realistic part of the book
I am coming around to the idea that it was by far the most realistic
I am coming around to the idea that it was by far the most realistic
February 22, 2025 at 2:08 AM
when I was younger I thought the subplot of Ender’s Game in which Ender’s siblings shitpost themselves into running the world was the least realistic part of the book
I am coming around to the idea that it was by far the most realistic
I am coming around to the idea that it was by far the most realistic
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Thrilled to share that one of my 'Dragons in Nature' pieces got juried into the Infected By Art competition this year! One of the more odd-ball dragons I did last year. The Strawberry Fae Dragon. 8.5x11 oils on panel. Original available on my site. Congratulations to everyone who got it!:)
February 17, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Thrilled to share that one of my 'Dragons in Nature' pieces got juried into the Infected By Art competition this year! One of the more odd-ball dragons I did last year. The Strawberry Fae Dragon. 8.5x11 oils on panel. Original available on my site. Congratulations to everyone who got it!:)
I'm excited to announce my book, Metamancer, will be 75% off as part of a special sale on @Smashwords to celebrate 2025 Read an Ebook Week from March 2 - March 8. I try to regularly provide low-cost options for those unable to afford full price. Follow for further updates. #ebookweek25 #Smashwords
February 14, 2025 at 4:10 PM
I'm excited to announce my book, Metamancer, will be 75% off as part of a special sale on @Smashwords to celebrate 2025 Read an Ebook Week from March 2 - March 8. I try to regularly provide low-cost options for those unable to afford full price. Follow for further updates. #ebookweek25 #Smashwords
Hello Bluesky! I am a Fantasy Fiction author and hope to post updates about my work and other stuff related to writing, reading, and otherwise enjoying books and games that speculate about other worlds. First up, of course, is the book I wrote: zmancy.com/metamancer/
February 13, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Hello Bluesky! I am a Fantasy Fiction author and hope to post updates about my work and other stuff related to writing, reading, and otherwise enjoying books and games that speculate about other worlds. First up, of course, is the book I wrote: zmancy.com/metamancer/