Zach Watson
@watson-kat.bsky.social
Author by choice, developer by career, historian by upbringing. Avid player of Warmachine, A Song of Ice and Fire, and Battletech, at least when I'm not lazing on my couch with video games, my wife, and a lazy corgi.
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Zach Watson
@watson-kat.bsky.social
· Feb 13
Warblades of Saerda
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Looking for a fantasy series to pick up? Mine's started off with two long books!
Join Maeve as she tries to find her way back home from the dark world that is Saerda, where magic is real, gods and demons lurk, and every day is a struggle to survive.
#IndieAuthor #Fantasy #Isekai #WriteSky #ReadSky
Join Maeve as she tries to find her way back home from the dark world that is Saerda, where magic is real, gods and demons lurk, and every day is a struggle to survive.
#IndieAuthor #Fantasy #Isekai #WriteSky #ReadSky
Dec 2025, Week 1 – Fantasy Indies
Week 1: The holidays begin for the #FantasyIndiesDecember. Starting off the month with discussions of the holiday seasons in both RL and in my books. #IndieAuthor #Writing #WriteSky #Prompts
Week 1: The holidays begin for the #FantasyIndiesDecember. Starting off the month with discussions of the holiday seasons in both RL and in my books. #IndieAuthor #Writing #WriteSky #Prompts
Dec 2025, Week 1 – Fantasy Indies
Week 1: The holidays begin for the #FantasyIndiesDecember. Starting off the month with discussions of the holiday seasons in both RL and in my books. #IndieAuthor #Writing #WriteSky #Prompts
zachwatsonauthor.com
December 6, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Dec 2025, Week 1 – Fantasy Indies
Week 1: The holidays begin for the #FantasyIndiesDecember. Starting off the month with discussions of the holiday seasons in both RL and in my books. #IndieAuthor #Writing #WriteSky #Prompts
Week 1: The holidays begin for the #FantasyIndiesDecember. Starting off the month with discussions of the holiday seasons in both RL and in my books. #IndieAuthor #Writing #WriteSky #Prompts
Dec 2025, Week 1 – World Building
Week 1: Science for #DecemberWorldbuilders. This week we're focusing on the scientific progress of Saerda. #IndieAuthor #Writing #WriteSky #Prompts
Week 1: Science for #DecemberWorldbuilders. This week we're focusing on the scientific progress of Saerda. #IndieAuthor #Writing #WriteSky #Prompts
Dec 2025, Week 1 – World Building
Week 1: Science for #DecemberWorldbuilders. This week we're focusing on the scientific progress of Saerda. #IndieAuthor #Writing #WriteSky #Prompts
zachwatsonauthor.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Dec 2025, Week 1 – World Building
Week 1: Science for #DecemberWorldbuilders. This week we're focusing on the scientific progress of Saerda. #IndieAuthor #Writing #WriteSky #Prompts
Week 1: Science for #DecemberWorldbuilders. This week we're focusing on the scientific progress of Saerda. #IndieAuthor #Writing #WriteSky #Prompts
The day's objectives;
- Finalize Act 2 of Garrison's Corsair (Finish edits, possibly add one more magic-centric chapter)
- Finishing Paint Seraphim unit (three girls to go)
- Handle chores & errands for the wife (Groceries & cleaning)
Let's do this.
- Finalize Act 2 of Garrison's Corsair (Finish edits, possibly add one more magic-centric chapter)
- Finishing Paint Seraphim unit (three girls to go)
- Handle chores & errands for the wife (Groceries & cleaning)
Let's do this.
November 28, 2025 at 1:09 PM
The day's objectives;
- Finalize Act 2 of Garrison's Corsair (Finish edits, possibly add one more magic-centric chapter)
- Finishing Paint Seraphim unit (three girls to go)
- Handle chores & errands for the wife (Groceries & cleaning)
Let's do this.
- Finalize Act 2 of Garrison's Corsair (Finish edits, possibly add one more magic-centric chapter)
- Finishing Paint Seraphim unit (three girls to go)
- Handle chores & errands for the wife (Groceries & cleaning)
Let's do this.
For #WarhammerPainting, a #Kitbashed Canoness Superior with a jump pack.
Not the most complicated customization, but I think she turned out pretty well.
#SistersOfBattle #AdeptaSororitas #40k #Painting #Miniatures
Not the most complicated customization, but I think she turned out pretty well.
#SistersOfBattle #AdeptaSororitas #40k #Painting #Miniatures
November 27, 2025 at 4:18 PM
For #WarhammerPainting, a #Kitbashed Canoness Superior with a jump pack.
Not the most complicated customization, but I think she turned out pretty well.
#SistersOfBattle #AdeptaSororitas #40k #Painting #Miniatures
Not the most complicated customization, but I think she turned out pretty well.
#SistersOfBattle #AdeptaSororitas #40k #Painting #Miniatures
Nov 2025, Week 4 – Fantasy Indies
Week 4: Writing style, hobbies, and challenges for #FantasyIndiesNovember. Bit of a mix and match this week. A snippet, some pictures, and discussion on writing styles and inspiration. #IndieAuthor #Writing #WriteSky #Prompts
Week 4: Writing style, hobbies, and challenges for #FantasyIndiesNovember. Bit of a mix and match this week. A snippet, some pictures, and discussion on writing styles and inspiration. #IndieAuthor #Writing #WriteSky #Prompts
Nov 2025, Week 4 – Fantasy Indies
Week 4: Writing style, hobbies, and challenges for #FantasyIndiesNovember. Bit of a mix and match this week. A snippet, some pictures, and discussion on writing styles and inspiration. #IndieAuthor #Writing #WriteSky #Prompts
zachwatsonauthor.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Nov 2025, Week 4 – Fantasy Indies
Week 4: Writing style, hobbies, and challenges for #FantasyIndiesNovember. Bit of a mix and match this week. A snippet, some pictures, and discussion on writing styles and inspiration. #IndieAuthor #Writing #WriteSky #Prompts
Week 4: Writing style, hobbies, and challenges for #FantasyIndiesNovember. Bit of a mix and match this week. A snippet, some pictures, and discussion on writing styles and inspiration. #IndieAuthor #Writing #WriteSky #Prompts
Morning #Painting progress for my Canoness Superior.
Body is done with plenty of golds, bronze, copper, and chrome. Hair ended up being Ashen Stone.
Time to finish the base with a darker gray, then work on the banner.
#SistersOfBattle #Kitbash #40k #WarhammerPainting
Body is done with plenty of golds, bronze, copper, and chrome. Hair ended up being Ashen Stone.
Time to finish the base with a darker gray, then work on the banner.
#SistersOfBattle #Kitbash #40k #WarhammerPainting
November 27, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Morning #Painting progress for my Canoness Superior.
Body is done with plenty of golds, bronze, copper, and chrome. Hair ended up being Ashen Stone.
Time to finish the base with a darker gray, then work on the banner.
#SistersOfBattle #Kitbash #40k #WarhammerPainting
Body is done with plenty of golds, bronze, copper, and chrome. Hair ended up being Ashen Stone.
Time to finish the base with a darker gray, then work on the banner.
#SistersOfBattle #Kitbash #40k #WarhammerPainting
Morning #Painting progress for my Canoness Superior.
The assault of the metallics has begun, and shall continue for some time.
Still musing on the hair.
#SistersOfBattle #Kitbash #40k #WarhammerPainting
The assault of the metallics has begun, and shall continue for some time.
Still musing on the hair.
#SistersOfBattle #Kitbash #40k #WarhammerPainting
November 26, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Morning #Painting progress for my Canoness Superior.
The assault of the metallics has begun, and shall continue for some time.
Still musing on the hair.
#SistersOfBattle #Kitbash #40k #WarhammerPainting
The assault of the metallics has begun, and shall continue for some time.
Still musing on the hair.
#SistersOfBattle #Kitbash #40k #WarhammerPainting
Morning #Painting progress for my Canoness Superior.
Speedpaints on the face; Noble Skin, then Hardened leather and thunderbird blue for the eypatch.
Musing on the hair.
#SistersOfBattle #Kitbash #40k #WarhammerPainting
Speedpaints on the face; Noble Skin, then Hardened leather and thunderbird blue for the eypatch.
Musing on the hair.
#SistersOfBattle #Kitbash #40k #WarhammerPainting
November 26, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Morning #Painting progress for my Canoness Superior.
Speedpaints on the face; Noble Skin, then Hardened leather and thunderbird blue for the eypatch.
Musing on the hair.
#SistersOfBattle #Kitbash #40k #WarhammerPainting
Speedpaints on the face; Noble Skin, then Hardened leather and thunderbird blue for the eypatch.
Musing on the hair.
#SistersOfBattle #Kitbash #40k #WarhammerPainting
Last update for today on my #Painting progress for my Canoness Superior.
Speed paint Thunderbird Blue served as the base coat, then Hydra Turquoise went over top to get the vibrant teal.
#SistersOfBattle #Kitbash #40k #WarhammerPainting
Speed paint Thunderbird Blue served as the base coat, then Hydra Turquoise went over top to get the vibrant teal.
#SistersOfBattle #Kitbash #40k #WarhammerPainting
November 25, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Last update for today on my #Painting progress for my Canoness Superior.
Speed paint Thunderbird Blue served as the base coat, then Hydra Turquoise went over top to get the vibrant teal.
#SistersOfBattle #Kitbash #40k #WarhammerPainting
Speed paint Thunderbird Blue served as the base coat, then Hydra Turquoise went over top to get the vibrant teal.
#SistersOfBattle #Kitbash #40k #WarhammerPainting
#Painting progress for my Canoness Superior.
Cardinals have been painted. Scrolls are pallid bone speedpaint (also good for purity seals) the birds are pure red, matt black, and warped yellow.
#SistersOfBattle #Kitbash #40k #WarhammerPainting
Cardinals have been painted. Scrolls are pallid bone speedpaint (also good for purity seals) the birds are pure red, matt black, and warped yellow.
#SistersOfBattle #Kitbash #40k #WarhammerPainting
November 25, 2025 at 7:39 PM
#Painting progress for my Canoness Superior.
Cardinals have been painted. Scrolls are pallid bone speedpaint (also good for purity seals) the birds are pure red, matt black, and warped yellow.
#SistersOfBattle #Kitbash #40k #WarhammerPainting
Cardinals have been painted. Scrolls are pallid bone speedpaint (also good for purity seals) the birds are pure red, matt black, and warped yellow.
#SistersOfBattle #Kitbash #40k #WarhammerPainting
#Painting progress for my Canoness Superior.
Second layer of drybrush applied, Beige over the whole model. Nothing broken this time!
#SistersOfBattle #Kitbash #40k #WarhammerPainting
Second layer of drybrush applied, Beige over the whole model. Nothing broken this time!
#SistersOfBattle #Kitbash #40k #WarhammerPainting
November 25, 2025 at 5:14 PM
#Painting progress for my Canoness Superior.
Second layer of drybrush applied, Beige over the whole model. Nothing broken this time!
#SistersOfBattle #Kitbash #40k #WarhammerPainting
Second layer of drybrush applied, Beige over the whole model. Nothing broken this time!
#SistersOfBattle #Kitbash #40k #WarhammerPainting
#Painting progress for my Canoness Superior.
First layer of drybrush applied, Ash Gray over the whole model. Only broke off one of the birds, which I’m taking as a win!
#SistersOfBattle #Kitbash #40k #WarhammerPainting
First layer of drybrush applied, Ash Gray over the whole model. Only broke off one of the birds, which I’m taking as a win!
#SistersOfBattle #Kitbash #40k #WarhammerPainting
November 25, 2025 at 2:53 PM
#Painting progress for my Canoness Superior.
First layer of drybrush applied, Ash Gray over the whole model. Only broke off one of the birds, which I’m taking as a win!
#SistersOfBattle #Kitbash #40k #WarhammerPainting
First layer of drybrush applied, Ash Gray over the whole model. Only broke off one of the birds, which I’m taking as a win!
#SistersOfBattle #Kitbash #40k #WarhammerPainting
Day 25: #FantasyIndiesNovember
Share Art / Artist
All of this is from the wonderful @shontherabbit.bsky.social. Seriously, go check out there stuff, and if you want work done, get something commissioned from them. They do incredible work.
#IndieAuthor #Artwork #FantasyArt #SciFiArt #Art #WriteSky
Share Art / Artist
All of this is from the wonderful @shontherabbit.bsky.social. Seriously, go check out there stuff, and if you want work done, get something commissioned from them. They do incredible work.
#IndieAuthor #Artwork #FantasyArt #SciFiArt #Art #WriteSky
November 25, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Day 25: #FantasyIndiesNovember
Share Art / Artist
All of this is from the wonderful @shontherabbit.bsky.social. Seriously, go check out there stuff, and if you want work done, get something commissioned from them. They do incredible work.
#IndieAuthor #Artwork #FantasyArt #SciFiArt #Art #WriteSky
Share Art / Artist
All of this is from the wonderful @shontherabbit.bsky.social. Seriously, go check out there stuff, and if you want work done, get something commissioned from them. They do incredible work.
#IndieAuthor #Artwork #FantasyArt #SciFiArt #Art #WriteSky
Nov 2025, Week 4 – World Building
Week 4: History for #NovemberWorldbuilders. This week we're focusing on the history of Saerda, along with a few more recent events. #IndieAuthor #Writing #WriteSky #Prompts
Week 4: History for #NovemberWorldbuilders. This week we're focusing on the history of Saerda, along with a few more recent events. #IndieAuthor #Writing #WriteSky #Prompts
Nov 2025, Week 4 – World Building
Week 4: History for #NovemberWorldbuilders. This week we're focusing on the history of Saerda, along with a few more recent events. #IndieAuthor #Writing #WriteSky #Prompts
zachwatsonauthor.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Nov 2025, Week 4 – World Building
Week 4: History for #NovemberWorldbuilders. This week we're focusing on the history of Saerda, along with a few more recent events. #IndieAuthor #Writing #WriteSky #Prompts
Week 4: History for #NovemberWorldbuilders. This week we're focusing on the history of Saerda, along with a few more recent events. #IndieAuthor #Writing #WriteSky #Prompts
Going to try something fun, will post each step of the #Painting progress for my Canoness Superior.
Here she is, assembled and ready for priming.
#SistersOfBattle #Kitbash #40k #WarhammerPainting
Here she is, assembled and ready for priming.
#SistersOfBattle #Kitbash #40k #WarhammerPainting
November 25, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Going to try something fun, will post each step of the #Painting progress for my Canoness Superior.
Here she is, assembled and ready for priming.
#SistersOfBattle #Kitbash #40k #WarhammerPainting
Here she is, assembled and ready for priming.
#SistersOfBattle #Kitbash #40k #WarhammerPainting
November 23, 2025 at 11:17 PM
And we have a #BookCover for my third fantasy novel thanks to the wonderful @carimelodyy.bsky.social!
...now I just have to get over this last bit of writer's block and actually finish it.
#Art #FantasyArt #IndieAuthor #WriteSky
...now I just have to get over this last bit of writer's block and actually finish it.
#Art #FantasyArt #IndieAuthor #WriteSky
November 22, 2025 at 5:43 PM
And we have a #BookCover for my third fantasy novel thanks to the wonderful @carimelodyy.bsky.social!
...now I just have to get over this last bit of writer's block and actually finish it.
#Art #FantasyArt #IndieAuthor #WriteSky
...now I just have to get over this last bit of writer's block and actually finish it.
#Art #FantasyArt #IndieAuthor #WriteSky
November 18, 2025 at 3:21 PM
November 17, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Playing my first #40k game in 17 years tomorrow. Not sure how that’s going to go, but if nothing else I’m happy to have all 1k points painted.
#Painting #SistersOfBattle #TableTop #Miniatures #Warhammer40k
#Painting #SistersOfBattle #TableTop #Miniatures #Warhammer40k
November 15, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Playing my first #40k game in 17 years tomorrow. Not sure how that’s going to go, but if nothing else I’m happy to have all 1k points painted.
#Painting #SistersOfBattle #TableTop #Miniatures #Warhammer40k
#Painting #SistersOfBattle #TableTop #Miniatures #Warhammer40k
Nov 2025, Week 3 – Fantasy Indies
Week 2: Writing style, hobbies, and challenges for #FantasyIndiesNovember. Bit of a mix and match this week. A snippet, some pictures, and discussion on writing styles and inspiration. #IndieAuthor #Writing #WriteSky #Prompts
Week 2: Writing style, hobbies, and challenges for #FantasyIndiesNovember. Bit of a mix and match this week. A snippet, some pictures, and discussion on writing styles and inspiration. #IndieAuthor #Writing #WriteSky #Prompts
Nov 2025, Week 3 – Fantasy Indies
Week 2: Writing style, hobbies, and challenges for #FantasyIndiesNovember. Bit of a mix and match this week. A snippet, some pictures, and discussion on writing styles and inspiration. #IndieAuthor #Writing #WriteSky #Prompts
zachwatsonauthor.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Nov 2025, Week 3 – Fantasy Indies
Week 2: Writing style, hobbies, and challenges for #FantasyIndiesNovember. Bit of a mix and match this week. A snippet, some pictures, and discussion on writing styles and inspiration. #IndieAuthor #Writing #WriteSky #Prompts
Week 2: Writing style, hobbies, and challenges for #FantasyIndiesNovember. Bit of a mix and match this week. A snippet, some pictures, and discussion on writing styles and inspiration. #IndieAuthor #Writing #WriteSky #Prompts
Nov 2025, Week 3 – World Building
Week 3: Rivers and Laks for #NovemberWorldbuilders. This week we're focusing on the rivers and lakes that can be found in Saerda, and those in the Duchy of Westwatch to be specific. #IndieAuthor #Writing #WriteSky #Prompts
Week 3: Rivers and Laks for #NovemberWorldbuilders. This week we're focusing on the rivers and lakes that can be found in Saerda, and those in the Duchy of Westwatch to be specific. #IndieAuthor #Writing #WriteSky #Prompts
Nov 2025, Week 3 – World Building
Week 3: Rivers and Laks for #NovemberWorldbuilders. This week we're focusing on the rivers and lakes that can be found in Saerda, and those in the Duchy of Westwatch to be specific. #IndieAuthor #Writing #WriteSky #Prompts
zachwatsonauthor.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Nov 2025, Week 3 – World Building
Week 3: Rivers and Laks for #NovemberWorldbuilders. This week we're focusing on the rivers and lakes that can be found in Saerda, and those in the Duchy of Westwatch to be specific. #IndieAuthor #Writing #WriteSky #Prompts
Week 3: Rivers and Laks for #NovemberWorldbuilders. This week we're focusing on the rivers and lakes that can be found in Saerda, and those in the Duchy of Westwatch to be specific. #IndieAuthor #Writing #WriteSky #Prompts
Sometimes it’s the simplest of kit bashing that I end up liking the most.
#SistersOfBattle #40k #Miniatures #Warhammer #AdeptaSororitas
#SistersOfBattle #40k #Miniatures #Warhammer #AdeptaSororitas
November 13, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Sometimes it’s the simplest of kit bashing that I end up liking the most.
#SistersOfBattle #40k #Miniatures #Warhammer #AdeptaSororitas
#SistersOfBattle #40k #Miniatures #Warhammer #AdeptaSororitas