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My warm fuzzies this morning. 😊

"This book blew me away. It's a fantastic mix of tech, cyborgs, vampires, and a waitress that lands in the middle of a war for power. ... Fantasy, sci-fi, romantasy, urban fantasy—wow, what a powerful mix. This is by far my favorite read of 2025."

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8110374443

#sff #SciFi #SciFiBooks #UrbanFantasy #vampires #LGBTQBooks #ZTechChronicles #author

My warm fuzzies this morning. 😊

"This book blew me away. It's a fantastic mix of tech, cyborgs, vampires, and a waitress that lands in the middle of a war for power. ... Fantasy, sci-fi, romantasy, urban fantasy—wow, what a powerful mix. This is by far my favorite read of 2025."

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8110374443

#sff #SciFi #SciFiBooks #UrbanFantasy #vampires #LGBTQBooks #ZTechChronicles #author

My warm fuzzies this morning. 😊

"This book blew me away. It's a fantastic mix of tech, cyborgs, vampires, and a waitress that lands in the middle of a war for power. ... Fantasy, sci-fi, romantasy, urban fantasy—wow, what a powerful mix. This is by far my favorite read of 2025."

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8110374443

#sff #SciFi #SciFiBooks #UrbanFantasy #vampires #LGBTQBooks #ZTechChronicles #author

My warm fuzzies this morning. 😊

"This book blew me away. It's a fantastic mix of tech, cyborgs, vampires, and a waitress that lands in the middle of a war for power. ... Fantasy, sci-fi, romantasy, urban fantasy—wow, what a powerful mix. This is by far my favorite read of 2025."

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8110374443

#sff #SciFi #SciFiBooks #UrbanFantasy #vampires #LGBTQBooks #ZTechChronicles #author

My warm fuzzies this morning. 😊

"This book blew me away. It's a fantastic mix of tech, cyborgs, vampires, and a waitress that lands in the middle of a war for power. ... Fantasy, sci-fi, romantasy, urban fantasy—wow, what a powerful mix. This is by far my favorite read of 2025."

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8110374443

#sff #SciFi #SciFiBooks #UrbanFantasy #vampires #LGBTQBooks #ZTechChronicles #author

A single, unexpected story twist can tip the rest of your outline into the trash bin. The Z-Tech Chronicles had a few of those, along with other surprises.

https://newsletter.ryansouthwickauthor.com/fun-facts-about-the-z-tech-chronicles/

#ZTechChronicles #author #writer #WritingCommunity #sff #SciFi #UrbanFantasy

A single, unexpected story twist can tip the rest of your outline into the trash bin. The Z-Tech Chronicles had a few of those, along with other surprises.

https://newsletter.ryansouthwickauthor.com/fun-facts-about-the-z-tech-chronicles/

#ZTechChronicles #author #writer #WritingCommunity #sff #SciFi #UrbanFantasy

A single, unexpected story twist can tip the rest of your outline into the trash bin. The Z-Tech Chronicles had a few of those, along with other surprises.

https://newsletter.ryansouthwickauthor.com/fun-facts-about-the-z-tech-chronicles/

#ZTechChronicles #author #writer #WritingCommunity #sff #SciFi #UrbanFantasy

A single, unexpected story twist can tip the rest of your outline into the trash bin. The Z-Tech Chronicles had a few of those, along with other surprises.

https://newsletter.ryansouthwickauthor.com/fun-facts-about-the-z-tech-chronicles/

#ZTechChronicles #author #writer #WritingCommunity #sff #SciFi #UrbanFantasy

A single, unexpected story twist can tip the rest of your outline into the trash bin. The Z-Tech Chronicles had a few of those, along with other surprises.

https://newsletter.ryansouthwickauthor.com/fun-facts-about-the-z-tech-chronicles/

#ZTechChronicles #author #writer #WritingCommunity #sff #SciFi #UrbanFantasy

Z-Tech Chronicles Book 5 partially takes pace on the Bay Area coast, near the Pacific Highway. I wanted to convey just how beautiful it is, so I pictured it in my mind and let the words flow.

Then, years later, @alexskunz posts this amazing pic that captured everything I wanted to say. Absolutely breathtaking.

https://mas.to/@alexskunz/114055382391837861

#ZTechChronicles #sff #author #AmWriting #writer #writing #IndiePublishing #WritingCommunity #WritersOfMastodon

Z-Tech Chronicles Book 5 partially takes pace on the Bay Area coast, near the Pacific Highway. I wanted to convey just how beautiful it is, so I pictured it in my mind and let the words flow.

Then, years later, @alexskunz posts this amazing pic that captured everything I wanted to say. Absolutely breathtaking.

https://mas.to/@alexskunz/114055382391837861

#ZTechChronicles #sff #author #AmWriting #writer #writing #IndiePublishing #WritingCommunity #WritersOfMastodon

Z-Tech Chronicles Book 5 partially takes pace on the Bay Area coast, near the Pacific Highway. I wanted to convey just how beautiful it is, so I pictured it in my mind and let the words flow.

Then, years later, @alexskunz posts this amazing pic that captured everything I wanted to say. Absolutely breathtaking.

https://mas.to/@alexskunz/114055382391837861

#ZTechChronicles #sff #author #AmWriting #writer #writing #IndiePublishing #WritingCommunity #WritersOfMastodon

Z-Tech Chronicles Book 5 partially takes pace on the Bay Area coast, near the Pacific Highway. I wanted to convey just how beautiful it is, so I pictured it in my mind and let the words flow.

Then, years later, @alexskunz posts this amazing pic that captured everything I wanted to say. Absolutely breathtaking.

https://mas.to/@alexskunz/114055382391837861

#ZTechChronicles #sff #author #AmWriting #writer #writing #IndiePublishing #WritingCommunity #WritersOfMastodon

Z-Tech Chronicles Book 5 partially takes pace on the Bay Area coast, near the Pacific Highway. I wanted to convey just how beautiful it is, so I pictured it in my mind and let the words flow.

Then, years later, @alexskunz posts this amazing pic that captured everything I wanted to say. Absolutely breathtaking.

https://mas.to/@alexskunz/114055382391837861

#ZTechChronicles #sff #author #AmWriting #writer #writing #IndiePublishing #WritingCommunity #WritersOfMastodon

The upside to writing the stories I want to read is that, even though I'd like to make a hundred changes, re-reading them is never a chore. Enjoying Angels Found (#ZTechChronicles Book 4) right now.

#AmReading #author

The upside to writing the stories I want to read is that, even though I'd like to make a hundred changes, re-reading them is never a chore. Enjoying Angels Found (#ZTechChronicles Book 4) right now.

#AmReading #author

The upside to writing the stories I want to read is that, even though I'd like to make a hundred changes, re-reading them is never a chore. Enjoying Angels Found (#ZTechChronicles Book 4) right now.

#AmReading #author

The upside to writing the stories I want to read is that, even though I'd like to make a hundred changes, re-reading them is never a chore. Enjoying Angels Found (#ZTechChronicles Book 4) right now.

#AmReading #author

The upside to writing the stories I want to read is that, even though I'd like to make a hundred changes, re-reading them is never a chore. Enjoying Angels Found (#ZTechChronicles Book 4) right now.

#AmReading #author

Hey all, the May newsletter is available. This month's features an interview between Anne from The Z-Tech Chronicles and Ambassador Hausen from Enigma. This is Anne's debut as an interviewer. =]

https://newsletter.ryansouthwickauthor.com/exclusive-interview-the-intimidating-ambassador-hausen/

#newsletter #sff #scifi #ZTechChronicles #LostColonies

Hey all, the May newsletter is available. This month's features an interview between Anne from The Z-Tech Chronicles and Ambassador Hausen from Enigma. This is Anne's debut as an interviewer. =]

https://newsletter.ryansouthwickauthor.com/exclusive-interview-the-intimidating-ambassador-hausen/

#newsletter #sff #scifi #ZTechChronicles #LostColonies

Hey all, the May newsletter is available. This month's features an interview between Anne from The Z-Tech Chronicles and Ambassador Hausen from Enigma. This is Anne's debut as an interviewer. =]

https://newsletter.ryansouthwickauthor.com/exclusive-interview-the-intimidating-ambassador-hausen/

#newsletter #sff #scifi #ZTechChronicles #LostColonies

Hey all, the May newsletter is available. This month's features an interview between Anne from The Z-Tech Chronicles and Ambassador Hausen from Enigma. This is Anne's debut as an interviewer. =]

https://newsletter.ryansouthwickauthor.com/exclusive-interview-the-intimidating-ambassador-hausen/

#newsletter #sff #scifi #ZTechChronicles #LostColonies

Hey all, the May newsletter is available. This month's features an interview between Anne from The Z-Tech Chronicles and Ambassador Hausen from Enigma. This is Anne's debut as an interviewer. =]

https://newsletter.ryansouthwickauthor.com/exclusive-interview-the-intimidating-ambassador-hausen/

#newsletter #sff #scifi #ZTechChronicles #LostColonies

Book page is finally up for the series conclusion of The Z-Tech Chronicles. Just a placeholder cover for now. Second draft is done, just need to polish it for my publisher.

https://www.ryansouthwickauthor.com/books/angels-strike

#ZTechChronicles #sff #SciFi #author #IndiePublishing #ScienceFiction #UrbanFantasy #vampires #SciFiBooks #LGBTQBooks #sapphic #LesFic #AmEditing #writer #WritingCommunity

Book page is finally up for the series conclusion of The Z-Tech Chronicles. Just a placeholder cover for now. Second draft is done, just need to polish it for my publisher.

https://www.ryansouthwickauthor.com/books/angels-strike

#ZTechChronicles #sff #SciFi #author #IndiePublishing #ScienceFiction #UrbanFantasy #vampires #SciFiBooks #LGBTQBooks #sapphic #LesFic #AmEditing #writer #WritingCommunity

Book page is finally up for the series conclusion of The Z-Tech Chronicles. Just a placeholder cover for now. Second draft is done, just need to polish it for my publisher.

https://www.ryansouthwickauthor.com/books/angels-strike

#ZTechChronicles #sff #SciFi #author #IndiePublishing #ScienceFiction #UrbanFantasy #vampires #SciFiBooks #LGBTQBooks #sapphic #LesFic #AmEditing #writer #WritingCommunity

Book page is finally up for the series conclusion of The Z-Tech Chronicles. Just a placeholder cover for now. Second draft is done, just need to polish it for my publisher.

https://www.ryansouthwickauthor.com/books/angels-strike

#ZTechChronicles #sff #SciFi #author #IndiePublishing #ScienceFiction #UrbanFantasy #vampires #SciFiBooks #LGBTQBooks #sapphic #LesFic #AmEditing #writer #WritingCommunity

Book page is finally up for the series conclusion of The Z-Tech Chronicles. Just a placeholder cover for now. Second draft is done, just need to polish it for my publisher.

https://www.ryansouthwickauthor.com/books/angels-strike

#ZTechChronicles #sff #SciFi #author #IndiePublishing #ScienceFiction #UrbanFantasy #vampires #SciFiBooks #LGBTQBooks #sapphic #LesFic #AmEditing #writer #WritingCommunity

Zima gives terrible Valentine's Day advice in this month's #newsletter :

https://newsletter.ryansouthwickauthor.com/zima-answers-your-valentines-day-quandaries/

#SciFi #ZTechChronicles #sff #ValentinesDay

Zima gives terrible Valentine's Day advice in this month's #newsletter :

https://newsletter.ryansouthwickauthor.com/zima-answers-your-valentines-day-quandaries/

#SciFi #ZTechChronicles #sff #ValentinesDay

Zima gives terrible Valentine's Day advice in this month's #newsletter :

https://newsletter.ryansouthwickauthor.com/zima-answers-your-valentines-day-quandaries/

#SciFi #ZTechChronicles #sff #ValentinesDay

Zima gives terrible Valentine's Day advice in this month's #newsletter :

https://newsletter.ryansouthwickauthor.com/zima-answers-your-valentines-day-quandaries/

#SciFi #ZTechChronicles #sff #ValentinesDay

Zima gives terrible Valentine's Day advice in this month's #newsletter :

https://newsletter.ryansouthwickauthor.com/zima-answers-your-valentines-day-quandaries/

#SciFi #ZTechChronicles #sff #ValentinesDay

Too bad these arrived too late for #BayCon, I think they turned out great! They were ordered in plenty of time, but for some reason the package decided to take a tour around the country before landing in California. At least we're ready for next year. 😁

Huge thanks to Water Dragon Publishing for designing and ordering them.

#author #AmWriting #ZTechChronicles #WritingCommunity #SciFi #UrbanFantasy

Too bad these arrived too late for #BayCon, I think they turned out great! They were ordered in plenty of time, but for some reason the package decided to take a tour around the country before landing in California. At least we're ready for next year. 😁

Huge thanks to Water Dragon Publishing for designing and ordering them.

#author #AmWriting #ZTechChronicles #WritingCommunity #SciFi #UrbanFantasy

Too bad these arrived too late for #BayCon, I think they turned out great! They were ordered in plenty of time, but for some reason the package decided to take a tour around the country before landing in California. At least we're ready for next year. 😁

Huge thanks to Water Dragon Publishing for designing and ordering them.

#author #AmWriting #ZTechChronicles #WritingCommunity #SciFi #UrbanFantasy

Too bad these arrived too late for #BayCon, I think they turned out great! They were ordered in plenty of time, but for some reason the package decided to take a tour around the country before landing in California. At least we're ready for next year. 😁

Huge thanks to Water Dragon Publishing for designing and ordering them.

#author #AmWriting #ZTechChronicles #WritingCommunity #SciFi #UrbanFantasy

#WritingWonders Day 13: When did you start writing and what inspired you?

I started writing in 2010. I’d had a burning story idea about technology-vs-vampires for years. Then I read an urban fantasy book of… questionable quality that seemed to be doing well regardless, and thought maybe I could do better. That was the spark I needed to give writing a try. 5 years and a cubic-ton of revisions later, I published my first full novel, Angels in the Mist.

#ZTechChronicles

#WritingWonders Day 13: When did you start writing and what inspired you?

I started writing in 2010. I’d had a burning story idea about about technology-vs-vampires for years. Then I read an urban fantasy book of… questionable quality that seemed to be doing well regardless, and thought maybe I could do better. That was the spark I needed to give writing a try. 5 years and a cubic-ton of revisions later, I published my first full novel, Angels in the Mist.

#ZTechChronicles

#WritingWonders Day 13: When did you start writing and what inspired you?

I started writing in 2010. I’d had a burning story idea about technology-vs-vampires for years. Then I read an urban fantasy book of… questionable quality that seemed to be doing well regardless, and thought maybe I could do better. That was the spark I needed to give writing a try. 5 years and a cubic-ton of revisions later, I published my first full novel, Angels in the Mist.

#ZTechChronicles

#WritingWonders Day 13: When did you start writing and what inspired you?

I started writing in 2010. I’d had a burning story idea about technology-vs-vampires for years. Then I read an urban fantasy book of… questionable quality that seemed to be doing well regardless, and thought maybe I could do better. That was the spark I needed to give writing a try. 5 years and a cubic-ton of revisions later, I published my first full novel, Angels in the Mist.

#ZTechChronicles

#WritingWonders Day 13: When did you start writing and what inspired you?

I started writing in 2010. I’d had a burning story idea about technology-vs-vampires for years. Then I read an urban fantasy book of… questionable quality that seemed to be doing well regardless, and thought maybe I could do better. That was the spark I needed to give writing a try. 5 years and a cubic-ton of revisions later, I published my first full novel, Angels in the Mist.

#ZTechChronicles

#WritingWonders Day 12: What is the best compliment or review you’ve got about your writing?

Oh gosh… I’ve received many flattering reviews, but this private message from a giveaway winner I think tops them all:

“Just finished Angels in the Mist. All I can say is WOW. I will do a review once I find the words to write it. All I can say is it was a powerful hold it had on me. Could not put it down. I hope there's more to this story to come.”

All the feels!

#ZTechChronicles

#WritingWonders Day 12: What is the best compliment or review you’ve got about your writing?

Oh gosh… I’ve received many flattering reviews, but this private message from a giveaway winner I think tops them all:

“Just finished Angels in the Mist. All I can say is WOW. I will do a review once I find the words to write it. All I can say is it was a powerful hold it had on me. Could not put it down. I hope there's more to this story to come.”

All the feels!

#ZTechChronicles

#WritingWonders Day 12: What is the best compliment or review you’ve got about your writing?

Oh gosh… I’ve received many flattering reviews, but this private message from a giveaway winner I think tops them all:

“Just finished Angels in the Mist. All I can say is WOW. I will do a review once I find the words to write it. All I can say is it was a powerful hold it had on me. Could not put it down. I hope there's more to this story to come.”

All the feels!

#ZTechChronicles

#WritingWonders Day 12: What is the best compliment or review you’ve got about your writing?

Oh gosh… I’ve received many flattering reviews, but this private message from a giveaway winner I think tops them all:

“Just finished Angels in the Mist. All I can say is WOW. I will do a review once I find the words to write it. All I can say is it was a powerful hold it had on me. Could not put it down. I hope there's more to this story to come.”

All the feels!

#ZTechChronicles

#WritingWonders Day 12: What is the best compliment or review you’ve got about your writing?

Oh gosh… I’ve received many flattering reviews, but this private message from a giveaway winner I think tops them all:

“Just finished Angels in the Mist. All I can say is WOW. I will do a review once I find the words to write it. All I can say is it was a powerful hold it had on me. Could not put it down. I hope there's more to this story to come.”

All the feels!

#ZTechChronicles

#WritingWonders Day 30: Do you have a playlist for your work or MCs that you’d like to share?

Yes! Here are a few songs that really inspired The Z-Tech Chronicles and/or resonate with the series:

Shock – Brother Firetribe
1000 Doves – Lady Gaga
Holding Out For a Hero – Bonnie Tyler
Running Up That Hill – Kate Bush
Don't Let Me Go – Raign
Jenny – Studio Killers
Titanium – David Guetta
Somewhere Out There – Linda Ronstadt

Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzE3Ve0RCReV9smT5xj53FxiNaI44kN3n

#ZTechChronicles

#WritingWonders Day 30: Do you have a playlist for your work or MCs that you’d like to share?

Yes! Here are a few songs that really inspired The Z-Tech Chronicles and/or resonate with the series:

Shock – Brother Firetribe
1000 Doves – Lady Gaga
Holding Out For a Hero – Bonnie Tyler
Running Up That Hill – Kate Bush
Don't Let Me Go – Raign
Jenny – Studio Killers
Titanium – David Guetta
Somewhere Out There – Linda Ronstadt

Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzE3Ve0RCReV9smT5xj53FxiNaI44kN3n

#ZTechChronicles

#WritingWonders Day 30: Do you have a playlist for your work or MCs that you’d like to share?

Yes! Here are a few songs that really inspired The Z-Tech Chronicles and/or resonate with the series:

Shock – Brother Firetribe
1000 Doves – Lady Gaga
Holding Out For a Hero – Bonnie Tyler
Running Up That Hill – Kate Bush
Don't Let Me Go – Raign
Jenny – Studio Killers
Titanium – David Guetta
Somewhere Out There – Linda Ronstadt

Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzE3Ve0RCReV9smT5xj53FxiNaI44kN3n

#ZTechChronicles

#WritingWonders Day 30: Do you have a playlist for your work or MCs that you’d like to share?

Yes! Here are a few songs that really inspired The Z-Tech Chronicles and/or resonate with the series:

Shock – Brother Firetribe
1000 Doves – Lady Gaga
Holding Out For a Hero – Bonnie Tyler
Running Up That Hill – Kate Bush
Don't Let Me Go – Raign
Jenny – Studio Killers
Titanium – David Guetta
Somewhere Out There – Linda Ronstadt

Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzE3Ve0RCReV9smT5xj53FxiNaI44kN3n

#ZTechChronicles

#WritingWonders Day 30: Do you have a playlist for your work or MCs that you’d like to share?

Yes! Here are a few songs that really inspired The Z-Tech Chronicles and/or resonate with the series:

Shock – Brother Firetribe
1000 Doves – Lady Gaga
Holding Out For a Hero – Bonnie Tyler
Running Up That Hill – Kate Bush
Don't Let Me Go – Raign
Jenny – Studio Killers
Titanium – David Guetta
Somewhere Out There – Linda Ronstadt

Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzE3Ve0RCReV9smT5xj53FxiNaI44kN3n

#ZTechChronicles

#WritingWonders Day 29: How would you feel if your book got banned?

Upset because… oh boy, this is going to be a multi-parter.

First, I don’t believe in book banning. Social media is a different beast that requires different measures to keep from becoming a rabid hate monster, but that’s a separate topic I’d be happy to debate elsewhere. Bringing it back, I’d be just as angry about my book being banned as I would anyone else’s.

1/3

#ZTechChronicles

#WritingWonders Day 29: How would you feel if your book got banned?

Upset because… oh boy, this is going to be a multi-parter.

First, I don’t believe in book banning. Social media is a different beast that requires different measures to keep from becoming a rabid hate monster, but that’s a separate topic I’d be happy to debate elsewhere. Bringing it back, I’d be just as angry about my book being banned as I would anyone else’s.

1/3

#ZTechChronicles

#WritingWonders Day 29: How would you feel if your book got banned?

Upset because… oh boy, this is going to be a multi-parter.

First, I don’t believe in book banning. Social media is a different beast that requires different measures to keep from becoming a rabid hate monster, but that’s a separate topic I’d be happy to debate elsewhere. Bringing it back, I’d be just as angry about my book being banned as I would anyone else’s.

1/3

#ZTechChronicles

#WritingWonders Day 29: How would you feel if your book got banned?

Upset because… oh boy, this is going to be a multi-parter.

First, I don’t believe in book banning. Social media is a different beast that requires different measures to keep from becoming a rabid hate monster, but that’s a separate topic I’d be happy to debate elsewhere. Bringing it back, I’d be just as angry about my book being banned as I would anyone else’s.

1/3

#ZTechChronicles

#WritingWonders Day 29: How would you feel if your book got banned?

Upset because… oh boy, this is going to be a multi-parter.

First, I don’t believe in book banning. Social media is a different beast that requires different measures to keep from becoming a rabid hate monster, but that’s a separate topic I’d be happy to debate elsewhere. Bringing it back, I’d be just as angry about my book being banned as I would anyone else’s.

1/3

#ZTechChronicles

#WritingWonders Day 28: If your MC could live anywhere in our world, where would they choose?

Exactly where she is. Would Anne like to visit other places? Sure, somewhere tropical would be nice. But at the end of the day, San Francisco is where she feels most comfortable. Her home is exactly the way she wants it. She knows the bus schedule. Knows her workplace. Has her best friend, Doris. And most importantly, her established routine minimizes her triggers.

#ZTechChronicles