H.S. Kallinger (he/they)
@xakana.bsky.social
#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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https://ko-fi.com/hskallinger
E pulvis vitae noster ad astra.
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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.
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by the way, If you like, you can check out my 40+ page vampire yaoi comic that's part of the amazing Sickos Selection #3 itch bundle!! all the funding goes directly to supporting me and a ton of other amazing smut artists! itch.io/b/3393/sicko...
#yaoi #nsfw
by the way, If you like, you can check out my 40+ page vampire yaoi comic that's part of the amazing Sickos Selection #3 itch bundle!! all the funding goes directly to supporting me and a ton of other amazing smut artists! itch.io/b/3393/sicko...
#yaoi #nsfw
November 28, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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by the way, If you like, you can check out my 40+ page vampire yaoi comic that's part of the amazing Sickos Selection #3 itch bundle!! all the funding goes directly to supporting me and a ton of other amazing smut artists! itch.io/b/3393/sicko...
#yaoi #nsfw
by the way, If you like, you can check out my 40+ page vampire yaoi comic that's part of the amazing Sickos Selection #3 itch bundle!! all the funding goes directly to supporting me and a ton of other amazing smut artists! itch.io/b/3393/sicko...
#yaoi #nsfw
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Hey, look!
You can win a free e-copy of my very wonderful collection of short stories! See details below
Love that mental health is the theme of the day as pretty much everything I write touches on the subject. 💜
You can win a free e-copy of my very wonderful collection of short stories! See details below
Love that mental health is the theme of the day as pretty much everything I write touches on the subject. 💜
November 27, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Hey, look!
You can win a free e-copy of my very wonderful collection of short stories! See details below
Love that mental health is the theme of the day as pretty much everything I write touches on the subject. 💜
You can win a free e-copy of my very wonderful collection of short stories! See details below
Love that mental health is the theme of the day as pretty much everything I write touches on the subject. 💜
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Treasure the art you make; treasure the art others make. Even if you are still learning, art is a process and no one is good out of the gate, but it has everything that AI generated images lack, soul, effort and passion
Your art is not slop, your doodles are not slop, your left facing portrait with no background is not slop, please stop referring to your own works as slop because you are sending a message to other artists that their hard work is also slop. Save it for the AI plague that is actual slop.
November 27, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Treasure the art you make; treasure the art others make. Even if you are still learning, art is a process and no one is good out of the gate, but it has everything that AI generated images lack, soul, effort and passion
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FREE COLORING PAGES!
If you find yourself having to entertain bored kiddies today, you can download a set of 3 free coloring pages including this turkey fellow! (Or you can download for you? Do kids even color anymore? Do adults? I don't know anymore😂)
whistberry.itch.io/bird-colorin...
If you find yourself having to entertain bored kiddies today, you can download a set of 3 free coloring pages including this turkey fellow! (Or you can download for you? Do kids even color anymore? Do adults? I don't know anymore😂)
whistberry.itch.io/bird-colorin...
November 27, 2025 at 3:19 PM
FREE COLORING PAGES!
If you find yourself having to entertain bored kiddies today, you can download a set of 3 free coloring pages including this turkey fellow! (Or you can download for you? Do kids even color anymore? Do adults? I don't know anymore😂)
whistberry.itch.io/bird-colorin...
If you find yourself having to entertain bored kiddies today, you can download a set of 3 free coloring pages including this turkey fellow! (Or you can download for you? Do kids even color anymore? Do adults? I don't know anymore😂)
whistberry.itch.io/bird-colorin...
I love writing! And worldbuilding, getting to know characters, editing, and having people fall in love with my works.
I DO NOT love naming, writing blurbs/synopses, writing 'about me' sections, or marketing.
#SpoonieAuthChat
I DO NOT love naming, writing blurbs/synopses, writing 'about me' sections, or marketing.
#SpoonieAuthChat
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), November 27, 2025:
What part of the writing process do you love, and what dontcha love?
(Please quote-post and add
#SpoonieAuthChat to your replies!)
What part of the writing process do you love, and what dontcha love?
(Please quote-post and add
#SpoonieAuthChat to your replies!)
November 27, 2025 at 4:36 PM
I love writing! And worldbuilding, getting to know characters, editing, and having people fall in love with my works.
I DO NOT love naming, writing blurbs/synopses, writing 'about me' sections, or marketing.
#SpoonieAuthChat
I DO NOT love naming, writing blurbs/synopses, writing 'about me' sections, or marketing.
#SpoonieAuthChat
Neither ADtSM or Blood Dhampir have proper antagonists. They're more about Gabby struggling with himself, his neurodivergent issues and inhuman nature, in particular.
ADtSM is "No! Not the consequences of my own actions!" while Blood Dhampir is more about learning control.
#Novmemeber
ADtSM is "No! Not the consequences of my own actions!" while Blood Dhampir is more about learning control.
#Novmemeber
November 26, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Neither ADtSM or Blood Dhampir have proper antagonists. They're more about Gabby struggling with himself, his neurodivergent issues and inhuman nature, in particular.
ADtSM is "No! Not the consequences of my own actions!" while Blood Dhampir is more about learning control.
#Novmemeber
ADtSM is "No! Not the consequences of my own actions!" while Blood Dhampir is more about learning control.
#Novmemeber
In case this question is difficult for you to answer, this thread gives good examples of what it means!
In mental health safety planning, we often ask if you can't find enjoyment anymore. But that statement can be difficult to position. So, I try to talk about what that might actually look like for different folks.
For someone who enjoys reading, that can look like not being able to find a good book.
For someone who enjoys reading, that can look like not being able to find a good book.
November 26, 2025 at 7:14 PM
In case this question is difficult for you to answer, this thread gives good examples of what it means!
Lol, still have polycythemia, but now it's leukocytosis* instead of erythrocytosis**, and it's the worst I've ever seen in my labs before 🤣
My blood cannot behave.
*WBC, platelets, and neutrophil auto are all up
**RBC and hemoglobin are good, hematocrit is high but not clinical
My blood cannot behave.
*WBC, platelets, and neutrophil auto are all up
**RBC and hemoglobin are good, hematocrit is high but not clinical
November 25, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Lol, still have polycythemia, but now it's leukocytosis* instead of erythrocytosis**, and it's the worst I've ever seen in my labs before 🤣
My blood cannot behave.
*WBC, platelets, and neutrophil auto are all up
**RBC and hemoglobin are good, hematocrit is high but not clinical
My blood cannot behave.
*WBC, platelets, and neutrophil auto are all up
**RBC and hemoglobin are good, hematocrit is high but not clinical
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Happy Monday, friends! Time is flying. We're now at 9 days until #BookBazaar25 ends.
The Dark Side of Super's audio book, while funded, still has plenty of room for more heroes!
There's swag, books, art prints, and more!
Spread the word, #Booksky, and let's go!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/t...
The Dark Side of Super's audio book, while funded, still has plenty of room for more heroes!
There's swag, books, art prints, and more!
Spread the word, #Booksky, and let's go!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/t...
November 24, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Happy Monday, friends! Time is flying. We're now at 9 days until #BookBazaar25 ends.
The Dark Side of Super's audio book, while funded, still has plenty of room for more heroes!
There's swag, books, art prints, and more!
Spread the word, #Booksky, and let's go!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/t...
The Dark Side of Super's audio book, while funded, still has plenty of room for more heroes!
There's swag, books, art prints, and more!
Spread the word, #Booksky, and let's go!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/t...
I love writing books! 💙
I love writing books! 🥰
I love writing books!
November 23, 2025 at 11:55 PM
I love writing books! 💙
Movie set where I grew up.
I was surprised there were any. I was more surprised that there were none about the Oregon Trail.
There's a Hallmark movie that claims it's from my hometown, but I'm not watching it to confirm, and Arrowhead is in KC.
This one PROBABLY has the right city, lol.
I was surprised there were any. I was more surprised that there were none about the Oregon Trail.
There's a Hallmark movie that claims it's from my hometown, but I'm not watching it to confirm, and Arrowhead is in KC.
This one PROBABLY has the right city, lol.
November 23, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Movie set where I grew up.
I was surprised there were any. I was more surprised that there were none about the Oregon Trail.
There's a Hallmark movie that claims it's from my hometown, but I'm not watching it to confirm, and Arrowhead is in KC.
This one PROBABLY has the right city, lol.
I was surprised there were any. I was more surprised that there were none about the Oregon Trail.
There's a Hallmark movie that claims it's from my hometown, but I'm not watching it to confirm, and Arrowhead is in KC.
This one PROBABLY has the right city, lol.
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Made a little bread chef. 🍞 🧶
He’s got little bread hands. 🙌🏾
He’s got little bread hands. 🙌🏾
November 23, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Made a little bread chef. 🍞 🧶
He’s got little bread hands. 🙌🏾
He’s got little bread hands. 🙌🏾
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📢 Nominations for the Indie Ink Awards are open until the end of this month! You can nominate each indie book for up to five award categories.
To vote for Gravity's Fire, scroll down to the bottom of the page here:
indiestorygeek.com/story/10585
(You'll need an account to vote for books.)
To vote for Gravity's Fire, scroll down to the bottom of the page here:
indiestorygeek.com/story/10585
(You'll need an account to vote for books.)
November 22, 2025 at 8:21 PM
📢 Nominations for the Indie Ink Awards are open until the end of this month! You can nominate each indie book for up to five award categories.
To vote for Gravity's Fire, scroll down to the bottom of the page here:
indiestorygeek.com/story/10585
(You'll need an account to vote for books.)
To vote for Gravity's Fire, scroll down to the bottom of the page here:
indiestorygeek.com/story/10585
(You'll need an account to vote for books.)
I was supposed to be working Planet Anime this weekend, but my pain is not only made worse with physical exertion (since it's from a blood disorder, that makes sense), but I woke up with sciatica so bad my left leg can't really support me.
I hate being so damn unreliable in my health.
I hate being so damn unreliable in my health.
November 22, 2025 at 6:51 PM
I was supposed to be working Planet Anime this weekend, but my pain is not only made worse with physical exertion (since it's from a blood disorder, that makes sense), but I woke up with sciatica so bad my left leg can't really support me.
I hate being so damn unreliable in my health.
I hate being so damn unreliable in my health.
Zack, the protagonist of my Lost Humanity series, actually had this option. He chose to be a villain, & the power & wealth poured in. He never stopped wanting to NOT be a villain, but he also refused to let it go. He blamed the villain he lackeyed for, but it had to be in him, too.
#QueerPrompts
#QueerPrompts
#QueerPrompts November 22: Would your MC/character rather be a villain with unlimited power and wealth or a hero with only their heart?
November 22, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Zack, the protagonist of my Lost Humanity series, actually had this option. He chose to be a villain, & the power & wealth poured in. He never stopped wanting to NOT be a villain, but he also refused to let it go. He blamed the villain he lackeyed for, but it had to be in him, too.
#QueerPrompts
#QueerPrompts
Had fun in Pathfinder tonight! We hit level 3, and, as I do, I waited to do my homework until today XD
It was almost 3 hours where I didn't have to be aware of how much pain I've been in nor do anything to make it worse.
I'm so happy that technology (and friends) gives me this opportunity now 💙
It was almost 3 hours where I didn't have to be aware of how much pain I've been in nor do anything to make it worse.
I'm so happy that technology (and friends) gives me this opportunity now 💙
November 22, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Had fun in Pathfinder tonight! We hit level 3, and, as I do, I waited to do my homework until today XD
It was almost 3 hours where I didn't have to be aware of how much pain I've been in nor do anything to make it worse.
I'm so happy that technology (and friends) gives me this opportunity now 💙
It was almost 3 hours where I didn't have to be aware of how much pain I've been in nor do anything to make it worse.
I'm so happy that technology (and friends) gives me this opportunity now 💙
This isn't even a hard choice for Gabby. He doesn't want absolute power--just the amount he's supposed to have to influence the world to do better--and he's prepared to live broke rather than do anything that could harm others (though being a doctor is definitely in part about money).
#QueerPrompts
#QueerPrompts
#QueerPrompts November 22: Would your MC/character rather be a villain with unlimited power and wealth or a hero with only their heart?
November 22, 2025 at 5:58 AM
This isn't even a hard choice for Gabby. He doesn't want absolute power--just the amount he's supposed to have to influence the world to do better--and he's prepared to live broke rather than do anything that could harm others (though being a doctor is definitely in part about money).
#QueerPrompts
#QueerPrompts
Gabby is a hugger & a snuggler. He likes 'em platonic, romantic, it's all good. He likes being petted & touched in general. He's very high physical touch.
Becoming a touch-empath with no way to block it out for years was, therefore, a nightmare for him, although he did eventually make it a strength
Becoming a touch-empath with no way to block it out for years was, therefore, a nightmare for him, although he did eventually make it a strength
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters
How does your character feel about physical touch?
Are they fans of a handshake, hug, pat on the back, etc?
Do they prefer to keep their distance?
Does it matter how close they are to the other person?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
How does your character feel about physical touch?
Are they fans of a handshake, hug, pat on the back, etc?
Do they prefer to keep their distance?
Does it matter how close they are to the other person?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
November 22, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Gabby is a hugger & a snuggler. He likes 'em platonic, romantic, it's all good. He likes being petted & touched in general. He's very high physical touch.
Becoming a touch-empath with no way to block it out for years was, therefore, a nightmare for him, although he did eventually make it a strength
Becoming a touch-empath with no way to block it out for years was, therefore, a nightmare for him, although he did eventually make it a strength
This excerpt is from Blood Dhampir, Book 2 of the Found Humanity series.
Jax had a shit childhood, and a lot of their story is inspired by or taken directly from BS that happened to me & friends who also grew up in deep poverty. Being 'adopted' by a middle-class family raises trauma.
#QueerPrompts
Jax had a shit childhood, and a lot of their story is inspired by or taken directly from BS that happened to me & friends who also grew up in deep poverty. Being 'adopted' by a middle-class family raises trauma.
#QueerPrompts
November 21, 2025 at 5:47 AM
This excerpt is from Blood Dhampir, Book 2 of the Found Humanity series.
Jax had a shit childhood, and a lot of their story is inspired by or taken directly from BS that happened to me & friends who also grew up in deep poverty. Being 'adopted' by a middle-class family raises trauma.
#QueerPrompts
Jax had a shit childhood, and a lot of their story is inspired by or taken directly from BS that happened to me & friends who also grew up in deep poverty. Being 'adopted' by a middle-class family raises trauma.
#QueerPrompts
An excerpt featuring my trans character: check.
Here's Gabby coming out to his mom while explaining his partner's new pronouns in a burst of info-dump-stress-babbling (pretty much one breath per paragraph, lol) that gives you both an early attempt at working out his gender(s) & his AuDHD.
#SFFChat
Here's Gabby coming out to his mom while explaining his partner's new pronouns in a burst of info-dump-stress-babbling (pretty much one breath per paragraph, lol) that gives you both an early attempt at working out his gender(s) & his AuDHD.
#SFFChat
November 21, 2025 at 5:36 AM
An excerpt featuring my trans character: check.
Here's Gabby coming out to his mom while explaining his partner's new pronouns in a burst of info-dump-stress-babbling (pretty much one breath per paragraph, lol) that gives you both an early attempt at working out his gender(s) & his AuDHD.
#SFFChat
Here's Gabby coming out to his mom while explaining his partner's new pronouns in a burst of info-dump-stress-babbling (pretty much one breath per paragraph, lol) that gives you both an early attempt at working out his gender(s) & his AuDHD.
#SFFChat
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In all the conversations about migrant rights, remember the children—many of them undocumented—who labor alongside their parents to put food in your grocery stores. They have no protections or rights, working invisibly for pennies.
California’s child farmworkers: Exhausted, underpaid and toiling in toxic fields
www.latimes.com/california/s...
www.latimes.com/california/s...
California's child farmworkers: Exhausted, underpaid and toiling in toxic fields
State officials are failing to protect the health and safety of thousands of young field laborers, an investigation has found.
www.latimes.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:11 AM
In all the conversations about migrant rights, remember the children—many of them undocumented—who labor alongside their parents to put food in your grocery stores. They have no protections or rights, working invisibly for pennies.
Gonna shout out to @zombieisok.gay as a trans artist who I deeply admire. I connected with his art style immediately and love it to death. He also seems like such a sweet dude, and I love seeing what he comes up with.
#SFFChat Q3: Shout out a trans writer or artist whose work you admire (or a trans character from a trans author's work!).
November 20, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Gonna shout out to @zombieisok.gay as a trans artist who I deeply admire. I connected with his art style immediately and love it to death. He also seems like such a sweet dude, and I love seeing what he comes up with.
My MC, Gabriel (he/she/xe depending), is a nonbinary (genderfluid) trans girl dhampir. Two of xyr partners are a genderqueer human and a 'gender is nothing to me' intersex Nephilim (both they/them).
There are a LOT more trans and/or nonbinary characters, but those are the 3 we meet first.
#SFFChat
There are a LOT more trans and/or nonbinary characters, but those are the 3 we meet first.
#SFFChat
#SFFChat Q1: For the Trans Day of Remembrance, share a trans* (including nonbinary, Two-Spirit, or otherwise gender nonconforming) character from your work, OR, if you have none, share how one of your characters engages with gender!
November 20, 2025 at 10:58 PM
My MC, Gabriel (he/she/xe depending), is a nonbinary (genderfluid) trans girl dhampir. Two of xyr partners are a genderqueer human and a 'gender is nothing to me' intersex Nephilim (both they/them).
There are a LOT more trans and/or nonbinary characters, but those are the 3 we meet first.
#SFFChat
There are a LOT more trans and/or nonbinary characters, but those are the 3 we meet first.
#SFFChat
OMG, so many video games have influenced me over my life. I'd say one of the most recent was Cyberpunk 2077 just because it got me more interested in the genre (I was already passingly into it) and helped immerse me enough that I wrote a post-cyberpunk story myself.
#SFFChat
#SFFChat
#SFFChat is here!
Intro: Tell us about yourself & share a videogame that’s influenced you! Or, if no games have influenced you, share a less-discussed form of inspiration!
Intro: Tell us about yourself & share a videogame that’s influenced you! Or, if no games have influenced you, share a less-discussed form of inspiration!
November 20, 2025 at 10:54 PM
OMG, so many video games have influenced me over my life. I'd say one of the most recent was Cyberpunk 2077 just because it got me more interested in the genre (I was already passingly into it) and helped immerse me enough that I wrote a post-cyberpunk story myself.
#SFFChat
#SFFChat