John Zeleznik
@johnzeleznikauthor.bsky.social
Father, Husband, Teacher and Writer. Jedi Knight and friend to Captain Solo. Winter is coming. Mets, Orange, Isles, Bills fan. Novelist and writer NOT the artist with the same name! Opinions stated are mine and mine alone.
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Winter's Discord: Book One of The Seasons of Destiny
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So, I did a thing....my first novel, WINTER'S DISCORD, is available Amazon for purchase or through KU. If you think that you might like a PG-13 Game of Thrones this might be for you. Please enjoy.
Even through all the disappointment and rejection....I live by one mantra. #kidlitchat
a picture of dory and clown fish with the words you 're doing great just keep swimming
ALT: a picture of dory and clown fish with the words you 're doing great just keep swimming
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December 3, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Even through all the disappointment and rejection....I live by one mantra. #kidlitchat
I really am happy for all of you that had great Autumns! It's pretty awesome. #kidlitchat
December 3, 2025 at 3:03 AM
I really am happy for all of you that had great Autumns! It's pretty awesome. #kidlitchat
I've been querying, but that's been disappointing. It's all very frustrating right now. A lot of "not for me" rejections. Frustrating. #kidlitchat
December 3, 2025 at 3:00 AM
I've been querying, but that's been disappointing. It's all very frustrating right now. A lot of "not for me" rejections. Frustrating. #kidlitchat
I also think I have a little "project ADD" that is freezing me. I don't know which project I want to work on, so I don't work on any. #kidlitchat
December 3, 2025 at 2:14 AM
I also think I have a little "project ADD" that is freezing me. I don't know which project I want to work on, so I don't work on any. #kidlitchat
I've been very busy at work. It takes up a lot of energy. I've really leaned into being the "writer guy" on staff and I have a lot of students this year, so it's a lot of feedback and grading. #kidlitchat
December 3, 2025 at 2:11 AM
I've been very busy at work. It takes up a lot of energy. I've really leaned into being the "writer guy" on staff and I have a lot of students this year, so it's a lot of feedback and grading. #kidlitchat
Ooof, this was the topic I was dreading. I've lamented recently how I have been in an awful rut since July. #kidlitchat
December 3, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Ooof, this was the topic I was dreading. I've lamented recently how I have been in an awful rut since July. #kidlitchat
Just got back from seeing Wicked: For Good. It was really, really good & much, much better than I was expecting. I was skeptical that they could squeeze another 2 hour movie from the second act, but I gotta say: there is NO FAT in the story. Everything in there was necessary for the story to work.
December 1, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Just got back from seeing Wicked: For Good. It was really, really good & much, much better than I was expecting. I was skeptical that they could squeeze another 2 hour movie from the second act, but I gotta say: there is NO FAT in the story. Everything in there was necessary for the story to work.
The Sunday after Thanksgiving is such a depressing day.
November 30, 2025 at 4:25 PM
The Sunday after Thanksgiving is such a depressing day.
Me avoiding Stranger Things spoilers:
a man in a yellow suit and green mask is standing on a stage .
ALT: a man in a yellow suit and green mask is standing on a stage .
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November 30, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Me avoiding Stranger Things spoilers:
Five games to get to know me:
Madden 95
And that’s it. That’s the list.
Madden 95
And that’s it. That’s the list.
five games to get to know me:
Civilization Six
Warlords (SSg)
Master of Orion 2
Dragon Age Origins
Expeditions Rome
Civilization Six
Warlords (SSg)
Master of Orion 2
Dragon Age Origins
Expeditions Rome
Give me 5 games to get to know you:
-Subnautica
-Hardspace: Shipbreaker
-Rome: Total War
-Horizon Zero Dawn
-Max Payne
-Subnautica
-Hardspace: Shipbreaker
-Rome: Total War
-Horizon Zero Dawn
-Max Payne
November 29, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Five games to get to know me:
Madden 95
And that’s it. That’s the list.
Madden 95
And that’s it. That’s the list.
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Larry Hama had his finger on the pulse of the last 50 years of American culture when he wrote that Cobra Commander started out as a used car salesman
November 29, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Larry Hama had his finger on the pulse of the last 50 years of American culture when he wrote that Cobra Commander started out as a used car salesman
Introduce yourself with five concerts you’ve been to:
Dave Matthews Band
Foo Fighters
BBD/Johnny Gill/Keith Sweat
Pink Floyd
P!nk
Dave Matthews Band
Foo Fighters
BBD/Johnny Gill/Keith Sweat
Pink Floyd
P!nk
Introduce yourself with five concerts you’ve been to:
Teddy Swims
Meghan Trainor
Bonnie Raitt
Elton John
Aretha Franklin
Teddy Swims
Meghan Trainor
Bonnie Raitt
Elton John
Aretha Franklin
Queen
Jackson Browne
Fleetwood Mac
Patti Smith
Bruce Springsteen
Jackson Browne
Fleetwood Mac
Patti Smith
Bruce Springsteen
November 28, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Introduce yourself with five concerts you’ve been to:
Dave Matthews Band
Foo Fighters
BBD/Johnny Gill/Keith Sweat
Pink Floyd
P!nk
Dave Matthews Band
Foo Fighters
BBD/Johnny Gill/Keith Sweat
Pink Floyd
P!nk
Mr. Banks is an insufferable douchebag, isn’t he?
November 28, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Mr. Banks is an insufferable douchebag, isn’t he?
Why do all marching bands look like they’re about to face down the Prussian cavalry???
November 27, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Why do all marching bands look like they’re about to face down the Prussian cavalry???
I just saw a video that postulated that the grandpa in THE PRINCESS BRIDE is the most recent Dread Pirate Roberts and is planning on passing it on to his grandson!
a man in a suit is making a funny face and says `` mind blown '' while standing in a bar .
ALT: a man in a suit is making a funny face and says `` mind blown '' while standing in a bar .
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November 26, 2025 at 8:06 PM
I just saw a video that postulated that the grandpa in THE PRINCESS BRIDE is the most recent Dread Pirate Roberts and is planning on passing it on to his grandson!
My college course students are really going to test me today, aren't they? I told them that their essays needed to be in by 3pm today. I'm still waiting on more than half. I warned them that if they were submitted at 3:00:01 I was not accepting them.
November 26, 2025 at 2:47 PM
My college course students are really going to test me today, aren't they? I told them that their essays needed to be in by 3pm today. I'm still waiting on more than half. I warned them that if they were submitted at 3:00:01 I was not accepting them.
You've all answered my questions. Soothed by imposter syndrome. Supported me when I feel like I needed it most. And it feels like sometimes you let me take over the chat. #kidlitchat
November 26, 2025 at 3:16 AM
You've all answered my questions. Soothed by imposter syndrome. Supported me when I feel like I needed it most. And it feels like sometimes you let me take over the chat. #kidlitchat
Well, I’m not going to lie that meeting a lot of you through #kidlitchat is something I’m thankful for.
November 26, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Well, I’m not going to lie that meeting a lot of you through #kidlitchat is something I’m thankful for.
Dang it! Missed #kidlitchat again! Sorry guys!
November 26, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Dang it! Missed #kidlitchat again! Sorry guys!
Finished UPSTAIRS DELICATESSEN by @dwightgarner.bsky.social. Never has a book introduced me to so many books to read or meals to try in my life. Added at least a dozen new cookbooks to my TBR and at least twice as many other books to read. Great book. Garner's a great writer and a kindred spirit.
November 25, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Finished UPSTAIRS DELICATESSEN by @dwightgarner.bsky.social. Never has a book introduced me to so many books to read or meals to try in my life. Added at least a dozen new cookbooks to my TBR and at least twice as many other books to read. Great book. Garner's a great writer and a kindred spirit.
A bunch of the boys in class were debating if I could beat them in a fight. They said I could. I haven’t felt this good about myself in a while.
November 24, 2025 at 1:19 PM
A bunch of the boys in class were debating if I could beat them in a fight. They said I could. I haven’t felt this good about myself in a while.
I major league suffer from imposter syndrome in professional environments. Nothing lays my personal perceived inadequacies bare than when I attend professional learning events as a teacher (and as a writer!).
November 21, 2025 at 1:39 PM
I major league suffer from imposter syndrome in professional environments. Nothing lays my personal perceived inadequacies bare than when I attend professional learning events as a teacher (and as a writer!).
Good God, I forgot how good Fahrenheit 451 is.
November 20, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Good God, I forgot how good Fahrenheit 451 is.
Does anyone plan your entire series or just have a vague idea of what you have in mind? Or do you not think about it. #kidlitchat
November 19, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Does anyone plan your entire series or just have a vague idea of what you have in mind? Or do you not think about it. #kidlitchat
I'm a big fan of the Matt Stone/Trey Parker "therefore/but" rule. #kidlitchat
November 19, 2025 at 2:47 AM
I'm a big fan of the Matt Stone/Trey Parker "therefore/but" rule. #kidlitchat