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H.S. Kallinger (he/they)

@xakana.bsky.social

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#LGBTQIA+ Author: Lost & Found Humanity series, disabled, queer SFF writer, geek, gamer. Trans♂️ enby. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ http://patreon.com/xakana https://hskallinger.weebly.com https://linktr.ee/hskallinger https://ko-fi.com/hskallinger E pulvis vitae noster ad astra.

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H.S. Kallinger (he/they) @xakana.bsky.social · Jul 12

Hi! I'm H.S. Kallinger, a disabled, queer author of queer SFF. I have a complete, published psych/urban fantasy series available at multiple online retailers, & I'm working on a new one. My works are character-driven, blend real science with fantasy, and I like to kick tropes in the face.

A banner for H.S. Kallinger featuring six book covers: Hotel of Lost Souls, Pet, Bridges, Predators, Castles, and World of Lost souls in the front center, while behind, the image is split into two: on the left is a fiery scene with a partial image of a topless tan man in jeans with his hands together by medical straps, holding a black shock collar. In the center, fire is bisected diagonally with red on the top and blue on the bottom. To the right is a dark blue scene with sparkling glitter lights over someone barely visible with perhaps pink hair and closed eyes colored by dark teal blue lighting.

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H.S. Kallinger (he/they) @xakana.bsky.social · 3h

From 'Blood Dhampir' on, Gabby moves for college, and this is a quote from her, directly from the text of 'Crashing Down':

“My school sits on the ancestral land of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe. My home sits on unceded land of the Ramaytush Ohlone Tribe."

H.S. Kallinger (he/they) @xakana.bsky.social · 3h

For 'A Demon to Save Me', that's my home metro, KCMO: The Hopewell, Mississippi, Kansa, Osage, Otos, Missouri, Kickapoo, Pottawatomie, and Wyandot tribes all called KC and surrounding areas their homes. Today, there are more than 98 Native American tribes in the Kansas City area.

#QueerPrompts

🌈CJ Aralore @cjaralore.bsky.social · 3h

#QueerPrompts October 13: Indigenous People's Day: What people would be indigenous to where your story takes place?

Graphics: The background is pumpkins surrounding a stack of books. The border has broken chains saying "BANNED", a rainbow saying LGBTQ History, books wrapped in tape or chains, pride flags, and cute Halloween characters.
Text: "October 2025" on top and "#QueerPrompts" and "Host: @CJAralore" on the bottom, all in a rainbow font.
Center text is:
#QueerPrompts October 13: Indigenous People's Day: What people would be indigenous to where your story takes place?

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H.S. Kallinger (he/they) @xakana.bsky.social · 3h

It gets proven several times a day in more languages than I know 🥲

H.S. Kallinger (he/they) @xakana.bsky.social · 3h

I swear the porn brain has a little peen.

Oh no. My brain!

H.S. Kallinger (he/they) @xakana.bsky.social · 3h

They really do!

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H.S. Kallinger (he/they) @xakana.bsky.social · 3h

"Lovaas was a member of the NS Youth League, patterned after the Hitler Youth and named after the Norwegian Hirden paramilitary organization... Both he and his father are listed in Norway's "National Treason" files documenting Nazi collaboration."

He also said the Nazis inspired him to behaviorism.

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H.S. Kallinger (he/they) @xakana.bsky.social · 3h

TIL. Also that he was a Nazi.

"[His] family were members of the fascist Nasjonal Samling (NS) Nazi collaborationist party: Lovaas' father was a high-ranking member who became one of Norway's "most important and influential Nazi propagandists", and Lovaas and his sister were active members...

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H.S. Kallinger (he/they) @xakana.bsky.social · 3h

This is only going until the 15th, and then it's gone!

You can get my brand new release, along with 21* other books by authors with ADHD for only $25!

*I accidentally said 20 when I meant 22 in the OP.

H.S. Kallinger (he/they) @xakana.bsky.social · 7d

I joke that Gabby is my spite baby, his unapologetic ADHD coming from someone saying no one wants a 'real' ADHD protagonist because they would be annoying & wouldn't get anything done.

Here's 20 books that prove ADHD people CAN get something done--even writing books.

itch.io/b/3300/adhd-...

A graphic for the ADHD awareness month bundle on an orange background. Text reads: 22 books. ADHD awareness month fiction by mostly ADHD authors. Most with 1+ significant ADHD character(s). Oct 1st-15th.

Covers shown:
The Lady and the List, Elizabeth Briars
Side Tracked, S.K. Kelly
The Harmony of Falling Snow, Andora Brokaw
Bestiary Beas
The Players Act 1, Amy Sparks
The Weight of Her Gaze, RJ Martin
He of the Trees, Rob Macwolf
Song of the Wolf, T.C. Smith
Tales of Yamato, Odessa Silver
The Erstwhile Tyler Kyle, Steve Hugh Westenra
Manipulator's War, Elise Carlson
A Demon to Save Me, H.S. Kallinger
Heart of Stone, Johannes T. Evans
Lantern, Burgundy Athena Pendragon
Wizard's Debt, Niranjan
Blood, D.C. Hart
Ancient as the Stars, Maya Darjani
A Dark Hole Darly, Drew Melbourne
Translucent, Wayward Spark
War of the Space Dargons, L'Poni Baldwin
Ants Waking, R.J. Huneke
Rage in a Cage, Joachim Heijndermans

H.S. Kallinger (he/they) @xakana.bsky.social · 9h

Ugh, that's awful. Good luck 🤞🏻

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H.S. Kallinger (he/they) @xakana.bsky.social · 1d

I actually like to include a list of songs that make me think of my characters and/or how they relate to one another. For Gabby in A Demon to Save Me (book: 'Meds' by Placebo), I have:

'Cotton Candy,' by Yungblud, 'S&M' by Rihanna, & 'Can
You Feel My Heart' by Bring Me the Horizon.

#LateNightWrite

Blackbird @blackbirb.bsky.social · 1d

#LateNightWrite Pick a song you feel represents your main character’s personality or personal arc. Feel free to explain your choice as much or as little as you like.

Quote or reply below using the hashtag!

Simple canva graphic displaying the same prompt as the body of the post.

H.S. Kallinger (he/they) @xakana.bsky.social · 1d

🥳

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Cheyenne Brammah | Iron Dragon @akairondragon.ca · 1d

I dream a dream where, in 12 days, readers will have The First Sin in hand, whether via ebook or print, and some will choose to carry it with them on their daily commute or to a vacation spot. They'll read it and they'll love it, and they'll say, WOW LOOK AT THAT COVER.

📚🩵 🪐📚 #scifi #indiebooks

A mockup of The First Sin by Cheyenne Brammah sitting among fallen autumn leaves. The text on the left says, "12 days remain - The First Sin - Oct 23!"

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H.S. Kallinger (he/they) @xakana.bsky.social · 1d

I can see how that wouldn't work on a monitor, but it's sooooo pretty here on my phone

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Katta Kis (she/her) @kattakis.bsky.social · 1d

Ends soon so grab it while you can!

Katta Kis (she/her) @kattakis.bsky.social · 4d

Want to be one of the first fans of some great indie books? Check out this bundle on itch! Includes books from a wide selection of genres including my Pagans & Pop Stars contemporary angsty romances, Love in the Liner Notes & Love at the Rock Show.

📚💙🌈🌶️📢📦♿♾️

itch.io/b/3305/under...

A collage of book covers from the bundle. Text says: Itch.io Under-rated Bundle. Oct 9 thru 13th Bringing your attention to the best books you've never heard of

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H.S. Kallinger (he/they) @xakana.bsky.social · 1d

*gasp* Adorable!

H.S. Kallinger (he/they) @xakana.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you!

H.S. Kallinger (he/they) @xakana.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you so much! 🥰🥰

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H.S. Kallinger (he/they) @xakana.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you! 🥰🥰

H.S. Kallinger (he/they) @xakana.bsky.social · 1d

My book release went well! I have already gotten "When's the next one?" comments and love to my little cinematic ad (in addition to more sales than any prior launch day).

My week's work was all about promoting that (and itch bundles, which have also made a few sales), so... yay!

#LGBTQWriteAThon

AmaraJLynn💎🌌🌺GEMS & STAR FLOWERS coming soon! @amaralynn.bsky.social · 1d

#LGBTQWriteAThon October 11:

Check in day! How was your week?

#writesky #queerwriters #writers #lgbtqwriters

Image: a burnt orange background with two jack o' lanterns. Text: #LGBTQWriteAThon Use the tag and follow the feed on BlueSky! Tag @LGBTQWriteAThon in photos on Instagram! October 11: Check in day.
BlueSky: @amaralynn @rebeccafrostwrites.com Instagram: @LGBTQWriteAThon @amarajlynn @krakengoddess

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H.S. Kallinger (he/they) @xakana.bsky.social · 1d

Watching queerphobic comedians (or just laughing at queerphobic jokes).
Total silence on the subject of queerness.

Your child will still be queer, but before you know that, they'll know you hate them.

#ComingOutDay

H.S. Kallinger (he/they) @xakana.bsky.social · 1d

Being "your child's first bully" doesn't just look like rejecting their queerness. It also looks like:

Badmouthing your queer family.
Decrying the "lifestyle" of your queer acquaintances.
Hating on queerness in the abstract.
Choosing a hateful church over one of the many open and accepting ones.

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Cheyenne Brammah | Iron Dragon @akairondragon.ca · 4d

Preorder the ebook, paperback, or hardback of The First Sin!
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✨ SWAG ALERT ✨
Preorder to receive free swag! Just provide a copy of your proof of purchase in the form below. Open to readers worldwide.
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📚🩵 🪐📚 #bsnm #scifi #scifinovels #indieauthor

A mockup of The First Sin by Cheyenne Brammah.

In the sweeping expanse of the Årdrakin Empire, the people fight and die for honor as elite warriors of the galaxy. But long ago, a prophecy was spoken that presaged the apocalypse. Everyone knows and fears the truth: one day, the empire will fall.

Tårik is a guard for small, independent Clan Tsinna. Instead of pondering the end of his civilization, Tårik’s greatest concern is maintaining his honor while escorting a group of impertinent dignitaries across the treacherous Barren Gale. When the Mother Goddess speaks a passage from the prophecy to him, he has the good sense to be frightened, but he doesn’t heed the significance of Her visit.

Then disaster strikes, and Tårik is branded as an exile, leaving him with no home, no honor, and no future. Forced into a desperate struggle for survival, all Tårik can focus on is living just one more day until luck—or maybe fate—gives him the opportunity to join a new clan. But even this is fraught with danger and uncertainty, and it takes him to an inhospitable world far from the empire where survival seems all but impossible.

Faced with new challenges, including trying to navigate first contact with the low-tech locals, Tårik believes the prophecy can’t reach him. Yet it continues to loom, signaling that his fate and the fate of the empire are irrevocably entwined.

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H.S. Kallinger (he/they) @xakana.bsky.social · 1d

I'm a gamer and have been for 42 years. I'm attracted to women. I prefer the realistic one.

H.S. Kallinger (he/they) @xakana.bsky.social · 1d

Absolutely yes!

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Jax Wolff Writes @jaxwolffwrites.bsky.social · 2d

#LGBTQWriteAThon The penultimate chapter of The Infinite Sadness goes out today, containing the kiss and a magic fight set to "Come On Eileen," for FREE.
jaxwolffwrites.beehiiv.com

Happy Bonus: My writing partner, who's modeling the first knitting project I've ever completed (and stealing my tea).

Beenjamin, OP's plush bee (and writing partner/rubber duck for rubber duck plot debugging), hovers over a red cup full of tea. He's wearing a red, gold, and gray scarf. Behind him is a computer; on the screen, Scrivener sits open to a document (for The Nameless Song), still on chapter 7.

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