William C. Tracy
@wctracy.bsky.social
Writing Strange Worlds and Interesting People. Karate Teacher, Cat Wrangler, Beekeeper, and SFWA Member. Bi/Pan, He/Him
https://www.spacewizardsciencefantasy.com/
https://www.spacewizardsciencefantasy.com/
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Space Wizard Year 4 Part 2 is live! Go check it out and get your 7 new #queer, independent books! We're also part of @the-book-bazaar.com , and there are some amazing stories coming to you. You'll get more free stuff the more campaigns you back!
#lgbtqbooks #smallpress #IndieBooks #IndieAuthor
#lgbtqbooks #smallpress #IndieBooks #IndieAuthor
Day 2 in NYC and we went to Top of the Rock, and saw the Natural History Museum and an excellent off-broadway play.
Did you know you can get a great deal on copy editing and fund our campaign at the same time?
#amediting #amwriting
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Did you know you can get a great deal on copy editing and fund our campaign at the same time?
#amediting #amwriting
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
November 26, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Day 2 in NYC and we went to Top of the Rock, and saw the Natural History Museum and an excellent off-broadway play.
Did you know you can get a great deal on copy editing and fund our campaign at the same time?
#amediting #amwriting
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
Did you know you can get a great deal on copy editing and fund our campaign at the same time?
#amediting #amwriting
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
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37 ebook pledges will tip this project into funded. Cmonnmnm fairy lovers, we can do it!
#Booksky #Bookd #Fae #Fairies
#Booksky #Bookd #Fae #Fairies
Fairy Seasons
Fairy Seasons is an anthology of light and darkness, exploring the fickle nature of fairy kind. The stories span from delightful tales of fairy encounters to nightmarish situations within the darkest ...
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November 25, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Reposted by William C. Tracy
We're live for the next 40 mins with @trudieskies.readindiefantasy.com doing a reading of The Chosen One Con! Come join! www.twitch.tv/thebookbazaar
#Streaming #Books #Reading
#Streaming #Books #Reading
November 25, 2025 at 10:22 PM
We're live for the next 40 mins with @trudieskies.readindiefantasy.com doing a reading of The Chosen One Con! Come join! www.twitch.tv/thebookbazaar
#Streaming #Books #Reading
#Streaming #Books #Reading
Trying to find your next #gay read? Get some great #achillean #scifi and #fantasy to read over the holidays with this pack of 14 #queer stories! Or browse, and pick which ones you want most!
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www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
Space Wizard Science Fantasy: Year 4, part 2!
We're releasing 7 new queer science fiction and fantasy books from December 2025 to June 2026! We're changing formats just a little this year so you get your rewards earlier.
www.backerkit.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Trying to find your next #gay read? Get some great #achillean #scifi and #fantasy to read over the holidays with this pack of 14 #queer stories! Or browse, and pick which ones you want most!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
We're so close to funding! Did you know you can put us over the top if you get a copy edit from us? They're discounted too, so you can support a small businees for Black Friday!
#tbb #editor #copyedits
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#tbb #editor #copyedits
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
Space Wizard Science Fantasy: Year 4, part 2!
We're releasing 7 new queer science fiction and fantasy books from December 2025 to June 2026! We're changing formats just a little this year so you get your rewards earlier.
www.backerkit.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:39 PM
We're so close to funding! Did you know you can put us over the top if you get a copy edit from us? They're discounted too, so you can support a small businees for Black Friday!
#tbb #editor #copyedits
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
#tbb #editor #copyedits
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
Our first full day in NYC and we saw the Macy's Christmas village, Central Park and the Rockettes 100 Anniversary show!
We're also $567 from funding the campaign! It's a great time to pick up some queer SFF or a discount editing service...
#amediting #amwriting
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
We're also $567 from funding the campaign! It's a great time to pick up some queer SFF or a discount editing service...
#amediting #amwriting
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
November 25, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Our first full day in NYC and we saw the Macy's Christmas village, Central Park and the Rockettes 100 Anniversary show!
We're also $567 from funding the campaign! It's a great time to pick up some queer SFF or a discount editing service...
#amediting #amwriting
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
We're also $567 from funding the campaign! It's a great time to pick up some queer SFF or a discount editing service...
#amediting #amwriting
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
Are you a #writer? Do you have a book ready to go to print, but afraid of typos and grammar errors? Hire Heather Tracy, a copy editor on over 60 #books! You can get a discounted rate below!
#editing #copyediting
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#editing #copyediting
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
Space Wizard Science Fantasy: Year 4, part 2!
We're releasing 7 new queer science fiction and fantasy books from December 2025 to June 2026! We're changing formats just a little this year so you get your rewards earlier.
www.backerkit.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Are you a #writer? Do you have a book ready to go to print, but afraid of typos and grammar errors? Hire Heather Tracy, a copy editor on over 60 #books! You can get a discounted rate below!
#editing #copyediting
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
#editing #copyediting
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
Finished Day 3 of PAX Unplugged, saw a hilarious panel with @itsquinns.bsky.social and Good Games Morley, then took the train to NYC and got a night harbor cruise!
The campaign is almost to $5400 today! So close to funding...
#amediting #amwriting
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
The campaign is almost to $5400 today! So close to funding...
#amediting #amwriting
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
Space Wizard Science Fantasy: Year 4, part 2!
We're releasing 7 new queer science fiction and fantasy books from December 2025 to June 2026! We're changing formats just a little this year so you get your rewards earlier.
www.backerkit.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Finished Day 3 of PAX Unplugged, saw a hilarious panel with @itsquinns.bsky.social and Good Games Morley, then took the train to NYC and got a night harbor cruise!
The campaign is almost to $5400 today! So close to funding...
#amediting #amwriting
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
The campaign is almost to $5400 today! So close to funding...
#amediting #amwriting
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
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Live from #NewYork, it's us! We took a Circle Line Harbor Lights cruise and it was amazing! More to come from NYC...
#Travel #Nerdventures @wctracy.bsky.social
#Travel #Nerdventures @wctracy.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Live from #NewYork, it's us! We took a Circle Line Harbor Lights cruise and it was amazing! More to come from NYC...
#Travel #Nerdventures @wctracy.bsky.social
#Travel #Nerdventures @wctracy.bsky.social
Don't miss this great community of #indie #authors, bringing their stories to life! Most campaigns are already funded, and you can get a selection of #fantasy, #scifi, #horror, #romance, and more books, plus, lots of #free bonuses!
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The Book Bazaar
A world of indie books awaits you at The Book Bazaar 2025!
Join a variety of authors, small press, and indie publishers as we celebrate all things book with a number of simultaneous literary crowdfu...
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November 23, 2025 at 9:24 PM
If you enjoy what I write, you'll probably like what I publish. Check out Space Wizard Year 4, part 2! We've got 7 new queer science fiction and fantasy books releasing in the next 6 months!
#TBBChat
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#TBBChat
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November 23, 2025 at 8:21 PM
If you enjoy what I write, you'll probably like what I publish. Check out Space Wizard Year 4, part 2! We've got 7 new queer science fiction and fantasy books releasing in the next 6 months!
#TBBChat
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
#TBBChat
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
I'd love to see the clash of different worlds. What if aliens landed in Middle Earth? I think the hobbits would just invite them all to tea, and the elves would frown upon their fashion choices.
#TBBChat
#TBBChat
Now that we've seen yours, let's see your take on someone else. Office drama Star Wars (wait, is that Andor?) Spy thriller Star Wars (Dang that's just andor again). Harem Star Trek? (isn't that just star trek?) Okay there's gotta be one in here. How about Alien Heist. That sounds fun... 🤔 #tbbchat
November 23, 2025 at 8:19 PM
I'd love to see the clash of different worlds. What if aliens landed in Middle Earth? I think the hobbits would just invite them all to tea, and the elves would frown upon their fashion choices.
#TBBChat
#TBBChat
The start of this book was the hardest for me to write. It's a murder mystery with magic and aliens, and I had to set the murder scene, introduce complicated magic, and bring a character to life in like 2 pages.
#TBBChat
#TBBChat
November 23, 2025 at 8:17 PM
The start of this book was the hardest for me to write. It's a murder mystery with magic and aliens, and I had to set the murder scene, introduce complicated magic, and bring a character to life in like 2 pages.
#TBBChat
#TBBChat
The most difficult genre mashup for me would probably be cozy horror. Those are just diametrically opposed, right? Low stakes, everyone getting alone, and also a giant slavering beast running after all the characters.
#TBBChat
#TBBChat
Q3: We've had good genre fusions, yes, but what about bad genre fusions?
I honestly don't know if you can do a bad cooking show theme. Maybe cannibal horror cooking wouldn't be good. Or maybe it would be GREAT
#tbbchat
I honestly don't know if you can do a bad cooking show theme. Maybe cannibal horror cooking wouldn't be good. Or maybe it would be GREAT
#tbbchat
November 23, 2025 at 8:09 PM
The most difficult genre mashup for me would probably be cozy horror. Those are just diametrically opposed, right? Low stakes, everyone getting alone, and also a giant slavering beast running after all the characters.
#TBBChat
#TBBChat
I guess that was the structure I picked for the last question. I think if we keep the worldbuilding, or structure, but change the pastiche and theme, then we have a UNIVERSE. We can have a romance in this world just as easily as a murder mystery, or a hero's journey.
#TBBChat
#TBBChat
Q2: How deep can we go? How far away? How long must this farce we call life continue? All good questions. But are there answers? #tbbchat
November 23, 2025 at 8:06 PM
I guess that was the structure I picked for the last question. I think if we keep the worldbuilding, or structure, but change the pastiche and theme, then we have a UNIVERSE. We can have a romance in this world just as easily as a murder mystery, or a hero's journey.
#TBBChat
#TBBChat
I love the worldbuilding best about a genre. Little details that make it real.
Does an alien use berries instead of coins because they're only ripe for a few days, so deemed valuable?
What religious icon is on the wall of a house in a strange land?
What's the frog-man got in his pockets?
#TBBChat
Does an alien use berries instead of coins because they're only ripe for a few days, so deemed valuable?
What religious icon is on the wall of a house in a strange land?
What's the frog-man got in his pockets?
#TBBChat
Q1! Or Q!! if you're cool and hit the shift key early like i do. That's for cool kids.
The topic today is *genre.* This can mean a structure, a style, or a particular set of props, costumes, and settings. But we use the same word for all of them. Silly.
Which is most important to you? #tbbchat
The topic today is *genre.* This can mean a structure, a style, or a particular set of props, costumes, and settings. But we use the same word for all of them. Silly.
Which is most important to you? #tbbchat
November 23, 2025 at 8:03 PM
I love the worldbuilding best about a genre. Little details that make it real.
Does an alien use berries instead of coins because they're only ripe for a few days, so deemed valuable?
What religious icon is on the wall of a house in a strange land?
What's the frog-man got in his pockets?
#TBBChat
Does an alien use berries instead of coins because they're only ripe for a few days, so deemed valuable?
What religious icon is on the wall of a house in a strange land?
What's the frog-man got in his pockets?
#TBBChat
I'm late to the party, but I'm riding a train so I have some time after finishing up PAX Unplugged this weekend.
My favorite genre is a cross genre, of course. I love science fantasy. It's that intersection with alien wizard and techno-knights!
#TBBChat
My favorite genre is a cross genre, of course. I love science fantasy. It's that intersection with alien wizard and techno-knights!
#TBBChat
Introduce yourself with your favorite genre, whether to read or to write. Tell us why you picked that one! Remember to chat w/ others & use the tag #TBBChat.
November 23, 2025 at 7:58 PM
I'm late to the party, but I'm riding a train so I have some time after finishing up PAX Unplugged this weekend.
My favorite genre is a cross genre, of course. I love science fantasy. It's that intersection with alien wizard and techno-knights!
#TBBChat
My favorite genre is a cross genre, of course. I love science fantasy. It's that intersection with alien wizard and techno-knights!
#TBBChat
Day 2 of PAX Unplugged is complete! We bought a cute new cooking game, as well as the tile game pictured below.
Hey, and we're 82% funded on the campaign AND only $75 away from breaking $5000! Who's going to push us over the top?
#amediting #amwriting
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Hey, and we're 82% funded on the campaign AND only $75 away from breaking $5000! Who's going to push us over the top?
#amediting #amwriting
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
November 23, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Day 2 of PAX Unplugged is complete! We bought a cute new cooking game, as well as the tile game pictured below.
Hey, and we're 82% funded on the campaign AND only $75 away from breaking $5000! Who's going to push us over the top?
#amediting #amwriting
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
Hey, and we're 82% funded on the campaign AND only $75 away from breaking $5000! Who's going to push us over the top?
#amediting #amwriting
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
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Excellent list of indie pubs to support. Adding:
@wctracy.bsky.social runs www.spacewizardsciencefantasy.com Queer sci-fi/fantasy stories
@mochamemoirspress.bsky.social diverse speculative fiction
AND
@gdpub.bsky.social stories with LGBTQIA+ characters or written by LGBTQIA+ authors.
@wctracy.bsky.social runs www.spacewizardsciencefantasy.com Queer sci-fi/fantasy stories
@mochamemoirspress.bsky.social diverse speculative fiction
AND
@gdpub.bsky.social stories with LGBTQIA+ characters or written by LGBTQIA+ authors.
2 ongoing convos are dovetailing rn:
1. a holiday shopping $ blackout aimed at big business;
2. worry over small presses closing or paring down.
Let's talk direct action: YOU CAN DO BOTH😀
IT'S VITAL TO SUPPORT indie pubs that encourage risk & diversity. Here's a 🧵 of em you can support directly:
1. a holiday shopping $ blackout aimed at big business;
2. worry over small presses closing or paring down.
Let's talk direct action: YOU CAN DO BOTH😀
IT'S VITAL TO SUPPORT indie pubs that encourage risk & diversity. Here's a 🧵 of em you can support directly:
November 22, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Excellent list of indie pubs to support. Adding:
@wctracy.bsky.social runs www.spacewizardsciencefantasy.com Queer sci-fi/fantasy stories
@mochamemoirspress.bsky.social diverse speculative fiction
AND
@gdpub.bsky.social stories with LGBTQIA+ characters or written by LGBTQIA+ authors.
@wctracy.bsky.social runs www.spacewizardsciencefantasy.com Queer sci-fi/fantasy stories
@mochamemoirspress.bsky.social diverse speculative fiction
AND
@gdpub.bsky.social stories with LGBTQIA+ characters or written by LGBTQIA+ authors.
Reposted by William C. Tracy
2 ongoing convos are dovetailing rn:
1. a holiday shopping $ blackout aimed at big business;
2. worry over small presses closing or paring down.
Let's talk direct action: YOU CAN DO BOTH😀
IT'S VITAL TO SUPPORT indie pubs that encourage risk & diversity. Here's a 🧵 of em you can support directly:
1. a holiday shopping $ blackout aimed at big business;
2. worry over small presses closing or paring down.
Let's talk direct action: YOU CAN DO BOTH😀
IT'S VITAL TO SUPPORT indie pubs that encourage risk & diversity. Here's a 🧵 of em you can support directly:
November 22, 2025 at 9:21 PM
2 ongoing convos are dovetailing rn:
1. a holiday shopping $ blackout aimed at big business;
2. worry over small presses closing or paring down.
Let's talk direct action: YOU CAN DO BOTH😀
IT'S VITAL TO SUPPORT indie pubs that encourage risk & diversity. Here's a 🧵 of em you can support directly:
1. a holiday shopping $ blackout aimed at big business;
2. worry over small presses closing or paring down.
Let's talk direct action: YOU CAN DO BOTH😀
IT'S VITAL TO SUPPORT indie pubs that encourage risk & diversity. Here's a 🧵 of em you can support directly:
These campaigns are filled with amazing #indie #books and you can help bring the stories to life! Check out these #crowdfunding stories and give money to the author directly, rather than to big box stores!
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ALL Fantasy & SCi-FI Kickstarters for November & Beyond
Searching for your next favorite story?
Look no further! These bestselling authors have teamed up to offer a delightful selection of new books. Available for a limited time.
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November 22, 2025 at 9:10 PM
These campaigns are filled with amazing #indie #books and you can help bring the stories to life! Check out these #crowdfunding stories and give money to the author directly, rather than to big box stores!
books.bookfunnel.com/fantastic-ad...
books.bookfunnel.com/fantastic-ad...
Finished up PAX Unplugged day 1! I helped out at the Independent Game Developer Network booth for a while, and we got to try out several games. Only bought one so far...
#amediting #amwriting
#amediting #amwriting
November 22, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Finished up PAX Unplugged day 1! I helped out at the Independent Game Developer Network booth for a while, and we got to try out several games. Only bought one so far...
#amediting #amwriting
#amediting #amwriting
Trying to find your next read? Want some great #lesbian and #sapphic #scifi and #fantasy to read over the holidays? You're in luck! Get a pack of 16 amazing #queer stories, or pick which ones you want!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
Space Wizard Science Fantasy: Year 4, part 2!
We're releasing 7 new queer science fiction and fantasy books from December 2025 to June 2026! We're changing formats just a little this year so you get your rewards earlier.
www.backerkit.com
November 22, 2025 at 4:05 AM
took the train up to Philly for PAX Unplugged and finished up the dev edit on Fractal Terminus on the way! If you like sci-fi comedy horror, this is a great story. Preorder your copy in the campaign!
#amediting #amwriting #BookBazaar25
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
#amediting #amwriting #BookBazaar25
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
Space Wizard Science Fantasy: Year 4, part 2!
We're releasing 7 new queer science fiction and fantasy books from December 2025 to June 2026! We're changing formats just a little this year so you get your rewards earlier.
www.backerkit.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:59 AM
took the train up to Philly for PAX Unplugged and finished up the dev edit on Fractal Terminus on the way! If you like sci-fi comedy horror, this is a great story. Preorder your copy in the campaign!
#amediting #amwriting #BookBazaar25
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
#amediting #amwriting #BookBazaar25
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...