Zachary W Mahnke - Author

Husband. Father. Writer. Author. Reader. Learner. Student of Stoic philosophy.

[The Knowledge Archivist @KnowledgeArchiv]

"Books only have two smells. The smell of a new book, which is good, and the smell of an old book, which is even better."

—Ray Bradbury

[J.R.R. Tolkien @JRRTolkien]

“I wish it need not have happened in my time,” said Frodo.

“So do I,” said Gandalf, “and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”

— J.R.R. Tolkien

[Neil deGrasse Tyson @neiltyson]

Nothing wrong with expecting people to pick themselves up by their bootstraps, until you realize that some people have no boots.

[Ryan Holiday @RyanHoliday]

You aren't guaranteed tomorrow. Seneca says that "All fools have one thing in common: They are waiting to start." Start today, start now.

[Zachary W Mahnke - Author @ZacharyWMahnke]

@whataimeereads_ 👋

[Zachary W Mahnke - Author @ZacharyWMahnke]

@klhicks912 At one point, about 104k.

[Zachary W Mahnke - Author @ZacharyWMahnke]

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[Zachary W Mahnke - Author @ZacharyWMahnke]

Looking for something new to read this #holidayseason? 📚 You can snag the digital edition of my short story, CAINFIELD for #FREE over on #Amazon. Visit https://t.co/t36eB4Zg9E and click #eBook to claim yours now! Valid through Dec. 3rd, 2024. ❄️

[Zachary W Mahnke - Author @ZacharyWMahnke]

@carlyalexdiaz Every first draft ever written was shit. That's the beauty of editing. 😄

[Zachary W Mahnke - Author @ZacharyWMahnke]

@brentyeaaa

[Rebecca Angus (UPDATES ONLY) @BookFairyAngus]

Just a reminder— please include your social media handles in your query so agents can creep while they are obsessing over your manuscript while reading. Hi, it’s me, I’m that agent 👀.

[Zachary W Mahnke - Author @ZacharyWMahnke]

The quote is originally from Henry David Thoreau, and the second half is, "What is called resignation is confirmed desperation." The point of the statement was to shed light on those that have given up on their hopes and dreams, and submit themselves to a purpose that they ultimately hate. How many people do you know that had youthful aspirations to create and do great things, but gave that up for the safe 9-5 job, yet still long for those aspirations decades later? I know many. It's a quote that's meant to remind us not to become organic automatons, and continue to pursue what we love, no matter what life throws at us.

[Zachary W Mahnke - Author @ZacharyWMahnke]

@klhicks912 A couple hours ago.

[Neil deGrasse Tyson @neiltyson]

Stranded in Space?
My candid thoughts on the subject.

[Video: 13min]

https://t.co/XsetV0Upop

[Zachary W Mahnke - Author @ZacharyWMahnke]

@DarynFaulkner My wife is the same way. So no worries!

[Zachary W Mahnke - Author @ZacharyWMahnke]

@klhicks912 100%.

[Zachary W Mahnke - Author @ZacharyWMahnke]

@klhicks912 No. Not only are AI written stories terrible, AI is currently eating its own tail. So, I imagine it will get worse.

[Zachary W Mahnke - Author @ZacharyWMahnke]

@wendy_dalrymple Nah. Interview the ghosts. I'm sure they want their stories told.

[Zachary W Mahnke - Author @ZacharyWMahnke]

@Theresaroets911 Follow for follow?

[Allie Nguyen 🌞🌙 Preorder BLOOD OF SILVER @alliewritesalot]

Sorry to be annoying but I'm sooooo proud of myself. This is the first book I've queried and I started querying in June 🥹🎀

If anyone wants a free query critique, just DM me. I don't think anyone should have to pay for one.