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William C. Tracy

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Writing Strange Worlds and Interesting People. Karate Teacher, Cat Wrangler, Beekeeper, and SFWA Member. Bi/Pan, He/Him https://www.spacewizardsciencefantasy.com/

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A New Beginning

If you like Star Trek and Babylon 5, check this one out! A new crew and an experimental vessel strike out into deep space after a war with an alien civilization. Try out A New Beginning by E.J. Issacs!
#sciencefiction
www.spacewizardsciencefantasy.com/book/a-new-b...

11.03.2026 20:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Got some spring yardwork in today, and also a good chunk of the new Shifting Lands book, and finished out the chapter with around 1600 words!
#amediting #amwriting

11.03.2026 01:39 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Healer's Magic

Get the conclusion of the Beads of Bone trilogy today! The Healer's Magic, by C.J. Hosack will finally reveal what happens to Ryn, Zo, and the final fate of the Library!
#fantasy #YA #gay
www.spacewizardsciencefantasy.com/book/the-hea...

10.03.2026 20:16 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It's the release day for The Healer's Magic by C.J. Hosack! Verne tried to use the box opener himself, but he's a little too young, Check out the end of the Beads of Bone series, and pick up the first two books if you haven't yet!

#queerbooks #lgbtfantasy #lgbtqbooks #YA #gay

10.03.2026 19:16 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Fall of the House of Valenziaga: A Special Edition Novel It’s Drag Race meets a gay Game of Thrones meets The Chronicles of Amber in this queer post-apocalyptic science-fantasy extravaganza!

Lookin for a great new #queer book? Look no further!
I just backed The Fall of the House of Valenziaga: A Special Edition Novel on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/tri...

10.03.2026 14:01 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tales from the Tape Deck: A music-focused TTRPG A tabletop role-playing game that fits in a cassette tape case. Each Volume contains a new setting, character options and rules.

This is a great new TTRPG from a friend of mine. I got to see it played in person a couple days ago. Lots of fun and great music. Go check it out!
I just backed Tales from the Tape Deck: A music-focused TTRPG on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/suf...

10.03.2026 13:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Back to the daily publishing! Finished up the small editing job I was working on, recorded a podcast, and got in about 700 words on the new Shifting Lands book!
#amediting #amwriting

10.03.2026 01:53 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Traveler's Magic

Continue the Beads of Bone trilogy with the second book, The Traveler's Magic, by C.J. Hosack. Learn of the ancestors and get ready for the conclusion, releasing tomorrow!
#fantasy #YA #gay
www.spacewizardsciencefantasy.com/book/the-tra...

09.03.2026 20:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

And Ret-Con is a wrap! Great to see lots of friends again, and I had some excellent panels.
No writing on my latest book today, as I have a small, last-minute editing job I'm working on today. Should finish up tomorrow.
#amediting #amwriting

08.03.2026 21:27 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Slayer's Magic

It's a great time to start the Beads of Bone trilogy, as the final book releases on Tuesday! Follow Ryn as she searches for her ancestors and her magic in The Slayer's Magic, by C.J. Hosack!
#fantasy #YA #gay
www.spacewizardsciencefantasy.com/book/the-sla...

08.03.2026 20:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The second day of Ret-Con is over! Some great sales, four panels, and even got about 400 words written.
Come see me tomorrow at 10am for a panel on generative vs. non-generative AI!
#amediting #amwriting

08.03.2026 02:58 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Smashwords sale is almost over! Make sure to get Space Wizard books, like The Seeds of Dissolution, Awry With Dandelions, and Physical Magic half off at @Smashwords from March 1 - March 7! #ebookweek26 #Smashwords
www.smashwords.com/sale

07.03.2026 21:34 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Two cats snuggle back to back on an ottoman. Doyle (white and tan) is on his side with his toes off the edge. Verne (gray and black) is sitting up behind him.

Two cats snuggle back to back on an ottoman. Doyle (white and tan) is on his side with his toes off the edge. Verne (gray and black) is sitting up behind him.

Snuggle report from this #caturday

07.03.2026 18:36 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Had a great first day at Ret-Con! Great to see so many familiar friendly faces!
I was so busy, I didn't get any writing done, but had a lot of fun! Come see me tomorrow on panels for D&D alternatives, Editing pet peeves, impossible science, and a power-hour mixer!
#amediting #amwriting

07.03.2026 04:20 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A table with many different SFF books,  but also stickers, tea, decals, jelly, and more!

A table with many different SFF books, but also stickers, tea, decals, jelly, and more!

We're ready for the Goblin Market tonight at @retconnc.bsky.social! I've got some new trinkets and baubles out to peruse!

07.03.2026 01:35 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ocean of Fireflies

Finish out the #youngadult duology about magic and alchemy with a #nonbinary main character! Pick up Ocean of Fireflies, by J.S. Fields!
#fantasy
www.spacewizardsciencefantasy.com/book/ocean-o...

06.03.2026 22:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
William C. Tracy Panels at Ret-Con!

How to Operate Your Body:
Friday, 4 pm, Oak

Alternatives to D&D:
 Saturday, 12pm, Dogwood

Editing Pet Peeves:
 Saturday, 3pm, Oak

Utilikilt & Business Card Power Hour:
Saturday, 7pm, Dogwood

Science Doesn't Work That Way!:
Saturday, 8pm, Dogwood

Generative vs. Non-generative AI: How Machine Learning Gets a Bad Name:
Sunday, 10am , Oak

William C. Tracy Panels at Ret-Con! How to Operate Your Body: Friday, 4 pm, Oak Alternatives to D&D: Saturday, 12pm, Dogwood Editing Pet Peeves: Saturday, 3pm, Oak Utilikilt & Business Card Power Hour: Saturday, 7pm, Dogwood Science Doesn't Work That Way!: Saturday, 8pm, Dogwood Generative vs. Non-generative AI: How Machine Learning Gets a Bad Name: Sunday, 10am , Oak

Checked on our three remaining beehives today. They're gearing up for spring, and looks like one is in the middle of re-queening.
Got in 1090 words on the new Shifting Lands book. Going to try to get bits and pieces of writing in this weekend at Ret-Con. Come see my panels!
#amediting #amwriting

06.03.2026 03:01 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Welcome to Thursday Tea, with two special announcements! Find out where NerdVentures is going in 2027 and discover our new book/tea pairings! (and Verne falls off the birdfeeder.) Come see us and Moments in Tea at @retconnc.bsky.social this weekend!

#lgbtqbooks #queerbooks #tea #markets #convention

05.03.2026 21:17 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Foxfire in the Snow

Looking for a great #youngadult book with a #nonbinary main character? Try out Foxfire in the Snow, by J.S. Fields, and discover the space between of magic and alchemy!
#fantasy
www.spacewizardsciencefantasy.com/book/foxfire...

05.03.2026 21:05 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

1460 words today on the new Shifting Lands book and started out a new chapter. Starting to head toward the climax, and some exciting twists!
Also got some much-needed yardwork in.
#amediting #amwriting

05.03.2026 02:13 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
An image of a person reading an ebook, lying on their stomach, with "Read an Ebook Week" above them.

An image of a person reading an ebook, lying on their stomach, with "Read an Ebook Week" above them.

The Smashwords sale is still going on! Check out Space Wizard books, like My Heart is Human, The World of Juno, and The Mandroid Murders half off at @Smashwords from March 1 - March 7! #ebookweek26 #Smashwords
www.smashwords.com/sale

04.03.2026 21:01 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Got in another 1850 words today on the new Shifting Lands book and finished out this (exciting!) chapter. Hoping to keep up the pace tomorrow!
#amediting #amwriting

04.03.2026 02:40 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A selection of covers of the queer books available in the queer itch bundle. There are 63 books total!

A selection of covers of the queer books available in the queer itch bundle. There are 63 books total!

Looking for some great #queer books for cheap? Check out this great Itch bundle and support the creators directly!
#fantasy #sciencefiction
itch.io/b/3545/a-ver...

03.03.2026 22:53 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Remember to nominate your favorite stories you've read for the Hugo award this year by March 28th!

#HugoAwards #sciencefiction #fantasy #indie #queerbooks

03.03.2026 19:31 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Glad to hear it! It helps me keep up my pace too, if I know I'm going to post about it later.

03.03.2026 16:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This looks awesome! Check out out!

03.03.2026 11:17 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Was on a roll today and wrote 2125 words on the new Shifting Lands book today, even with also doing the monthly finances!
#amediting #amwriting

03.03.2026 02:02 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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How To Operate Your Body: the Arms

Bad back? Aches and pains? Hurting joints? Why not check out the manual life doesn't give you, and learn How to Operate Your Body?
#fitness #SelfImprovement #selfhelp
www.spacewizardsciencefantasy.com/book/how-to-...

02.03.2026 21:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Excellent. Looking forward to reading it!

02.03.2026 20:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A plum tree with blossoms just starting to open.

A plum tree with blossoms just starting to open.

Added another 1000 words to the new Shifting Lands book today. It's also beautiful outside, and I was able to clean all the leaves out of the drainage ditch. Going to try to do a little each day to get the yard ready for spring. The plum is just about to blossom!
#amediting #amwriting

01.03.2026 21:26 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0