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Josie Kallo

@josiewrites.bsky.social
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Librarian and author of THE SAINTS WE MAKE, forthcoming from Neon Hemlock. Currently situated in SE Michigan. 🏳️‍⚧️ She/her

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Josie Kallo @josiewrites.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
33 days until my debut novella is published! It's been a wild ride but I can't wait for people to read it!
The Saints We Make cover art surrounded by phrases describing the novella. Hero's Journey, Sapphic Knights Kicking Fascist Ass, Queer Yearning, Righteous Revolution Against Colonial Oppression, Flaming Swords, caretaking as Romance
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Haus of Decline @hausofdecline.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Katie smacks her lips at the prospect of consuming a gigantic meatball sub. She takes a gigantic bite out of it. While chewing, a man sidles up to her and says "sir.. or uh... Ma'am? They? I just wanna say you are so brave..." Katie, mouth full of marinara, winces at the man's attempted gesture of kindness.
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doodlemancy ✨ @doodlemancy.com · 22/09/2026
everyone wants to tell artists what to do and i wish we could shift to telling audiences what to do sometimes. if you liked webcomics that were on tapas, follow somewhere else. learn to use RSS. don't let the seamlessness of apps turn your brain into soup. you can change your habits
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Haus of Decline @hausofdecline.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
A woman says "hi, I'm here for the MagicL The Gathering tournament." The man running the sign-up booth says "of course. and ma'am I hope it's not too presumptious of me to say that your transition is going incredible." The woman says "uh... I'm cis actually." Another man says "hi... wow ma'am, your transition..." The first man interrupts hims by shouting "Tony! No!"
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Neon Hemlock @neonhemlock.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Submissions are now open for speculative novelettes and/or tiny short story collection chapbooks. Word limit: 7,500 to 12,000 words. Limited print run. Will pay $100 and 25 copies. Deadline: October 15th. More info here: neonhemlock.submittable.com/submit/36598...
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Neon Hemlock - Speculative Chapbook/Novelette
Neon Hemlock Press is open to submissions of speculative chapbook manuscripts from August 20 to October 15, 2026. We expect to publish at least one chapbook next year; if the stretch goal in our curre...
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lowry (they/them) @ferretly.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
SHE'S HERE!
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Neon Hemlock @neonhemlock.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Wow, four hours to go and less than $700 from our second stretch goal! Maybe we’ll make it? 👀 (help us make more tiny books please)
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Sarah Z @sarahz.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Showing it to Emily, who never followed the discourse surrounding the show, is so crazy btw. I’ll go ah! this is the one that made people call Pearl a rapist, this is the one that made people call Rebecca Sugar a pedophile! and it’ll be an episode titled “you should be nice to your friends”
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Josie Kallo @josiewrites.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
🤩🥰😍⚔️🔥😍🤩
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Josie Kallo @josiewrites.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Y'all I cannot express how excited I am about this book! I wrote it from a place centering queer love & queer resistance and I'm so proud of how it turned out, I can't wait for you to read it 🥰
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Esther Alter @esther-alter.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Less than $500 until QUIET HOURS is funded. I know that you want to get fucked up by Queer Community horror sooner rather than later, so consider backing the kickstarter if you haven’t www.kickstarter.com/projects/dav...
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The Neon Hemlock Novella Series | Volume Seven
Novellas and a short story collection from “the apex of queer speculative fiction publishing” —Publishers Weekly
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Neon Hemlock @neonhemlock.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
IT ALSO MEANS that if someone were to back at the $2500 patron level, they would effectively be supporting TWO NOVELETTES and/or CHAPBOOKS and that would be wild.
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Neon Hemlock @neonhemlock.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
You can back the ongoing crowdfund here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/dav...
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The Neon Hemlock Novella Series | Volume Seven
Novellas and a short story collection from “the apex of queer speculative fiction publishing” —Publishers Weekly
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Cecilia Tan @ceciliatan.com · 07/08/2026
$1,200 to go!
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Neon Hemlock @neonhemlock.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
We have made our initial goal! Onward to stretch goals! (Also if you are a sick freak that likes video content, please click through to our first update where @pegasusunder.bsky.social has a rad video answering some questions about THESE HOLLOW BODIES)
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Esther Alter @esther-alter.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Yesss @neonhemlock.bsky.social met its initial funding goal for the novella series! Another 2k and you’ll get my novella. You want to feel really uncomfortable about roommate dynamics, right? You want to process your pre 2024 election feelings, right? Well: www.kickstarter.com/projects/dav...
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The Neon Hemlock Novella Series | Volume Seven
Novellas and a short story collection from “the apex of queer speculative fiction publishing” —Publishers Weekly
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Devan Barlow @devanbarlow.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
✨Friends! Look at how close this is to funding! You can help get them there today!✨
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carlydraws @carlydraws.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Into the Forest Folktales at DEFA Pleased to share some more of my art for this limited edition boxset, inspired by vintage fairytale books, as well as the gorgeous colours in these films. available here- eurekavideo.co.uk/movie/into-t... Stay tuned for more :-) #illustration #movies
a fairytale artwork on a rider on a horse, with spinning wheel and wolf, surrounded by a thorny border
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Josie Kallo @josiewrites.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
one of the biggest problems i see with our current society is that we've winnowed down our rewards/values system to the point that Money is the only actual reward/value we've got left. And that fucks people up!!
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Josie Kallo @josiewrites.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
hell yes this slaps. Good work y'all
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Josie Kallo @josiewrites.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Go back Neon Hemlock's Kickstarter so you can read my cool novella about sapphic paladins fighting an evil empire :)
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The Neon Hemlock Novella Series | Volume Seven
Novellas and a short story collection from “the apex of queer speculative fiction publishing” —Publishers Weekly
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Josie Kallo @josiewrites.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
My mom used to make these all the time. I think she still has one of a fisherman from when I was like 12
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Emmeryn 🏳️‍⚧️ Medusa Terminus Out Now!! @gamemakerm.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
"I would struggle to make this without AI" Have you considered the struggling is the art
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Josie Kallo @josiewrites.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Very little in this world makes me feel quite so pretentious as enjoying reading Finnegans Wake
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Josie Kallo @josiewrites.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
A running list of my favorite words from Finnegans Wake: Scribicide Gravemure Hierarchitectititiptitoploftical
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Josie Kallo @josiewrites.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
As a lifelong sci-fi lover, I think the dichotomy between how AI exists in sci-fi and the societal backlash to LLMs, especially by creatives, is fascinating (and justified)
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lauren @lauren.rotatingsandwiches.com · 27/07/2026
kind of a half-baked thought here but it's a shame criticism as a paid professional discipline has been sidelined by social media because it could point the way forward out of the internet madness-induced problem of writing that's crouched in what the author anticipates a comments section will say
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Neon Hemlock @neonhemlock.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
ICYMI! We are 1% away from being two-thirds funded, just a day after launching 😅 If you would like to see more novellas in the world, consider backing 💸 or boosting 🦋
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Elias Eells- Bar Cart Bookshelf @eliaseells.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
A rainbow stack for all seasons! Featuring all Neon Hemlock titles. Neon Hemlock is THEE premier queer SFFH indie press. Top notch fiction chosen with the very best eye! Everything they put out is a must read for me and something I highly recommend to you!!
[A stack of books (bottom to top): SHATTER THE SUN ed. dave ring, CALL AND RESPONSE by Cadwell Turnbull, A NECESSARY CHAOS by Brent C. Lambert, THE MYSTERY OF THE BITTEN PEACH by Cecilia Tan, REDUNDANCIES AND POTENTIALS by Dom Dickey, UNCOMMON CHARM by Emily Bergslien and Kat Weaver, THE SECRET SKIN by Wendy Wagner, NO SUCH THING AS DUTY by Lara Elena Donnelly, STONE AND STEEL by Eboni Dunbar]
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The Nerdskull @nerdskull.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
I truly believe golf should be outlawed and every single golf course seized and converted into low income housing or homeless shelters.
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L. D. Lewis, Sea Witch Apologist 🧜🏾‍♀️ @ldlewiswrites.blacksky.app · 24/07/2026
ICYMI The Neon Hemlock Novella Series VOL. 7 Kickstarter is up! (Related: Dizzy is back in 2027) www.kickstarter.com/projects/dav...
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The Neon Hemlock Novella Series | Volume Seven
Novellas and a short story collection from “the apex of queer speculative fiction publishing” —Publishers Weekly
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Esther Alter @esther-alter.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
If you want to read Quiet Hours soon, then consider backing this Kickstarter. Quiet Hours is the stretch goal. (if the stretch goal isn't reached, it'll still be published, but later) www.kickstarter.com/projects/dav...
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The Neon Hemlock Novella Series | Volume Seven
Novellas and a short story collection from “the apex of queer speculative fiction publishing” —Publishers Weekly
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Neon Hemlock @neonhemlock.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
🌊 🔪 All was possible now. 🔪 🌊 THESE HOLLOW BODIES by @pegasusunder.bsky.social, coming November 10th 2026.
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Cynthia Gómez @cynthiasaysboo.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
What John said. When libraries buy books, the author makes a sale, and untold numbers of readers get access to that book. Plus libraries get more funding the more people use them.
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Josie Kallo @josiewrites.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
This sort of censorship is harmful enough, but the fact that it specifically targets trans people is egregious. We can trust kids to choose what they read, and trust librarians to make informed decisions about what's available
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National Book Ban Bill Introduced in Senate Committee
The equivalent of House Bill 7661, Senate Bill 4925 seeks to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to prohibit funding for school books and other resources said to contain “sexually...
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Neon Hemlock @neonhemlock.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Wanna support queer writers? Back the project here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/dav...
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The Neon Hemlock Novella Series | Volume Seven
Novellas and a short story collection from “the apex of queer speculative fiction publishing” —Publishers Weekly
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Tom Cox @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Someone said to me, "I'm sorry but I got your book from a library." Nobody should ever apologise for that. You read my book! That's brilliant! I grew up hanging out in libraries and the idea of a world without them fills me with dread. Without libraries, authors, like readers, will only suffer.
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Clever Mia @readvesna.com · 23/07/2026
jesus fucking christ almighty
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Z.K.A. (she/her) @pegasusunder.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
COVER REVEAL Y'ALL!!! Our crowdfund is launched!! Support this round of Neon Hemlock novellas, including my artist-murder-cosmic-horror tale!!!
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Josie Kallo @josiewrites.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
My debut novella is a part of this series!! So excited to be involved with such an awesome project 🥰 If you like fantasy lesbian knights and/or are in possession of catholic trauma I think you'll really enjoy my book 👀 Looking forward to sharing more info soon!!
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Orkney Library & Archive @orkneylibrary.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Look who came wandering on to #BookyMcBookface in Quoyloo this morning. 🐈 At this point it feels like we're running a Mobile Library service for cats. 🐾
A cat looking at books in the Mobile Library
A cat behind a beanbag on the Mobile Library
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Christie 🖤 @ndchristie.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Got a new record player Time to put on some bangers
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coyotewren @coyotewren.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
guys we as a society really need to learn that bugs are friends. bugs are cute and good and kind. even if you are scared of bug then it doesn’t mean bug need to die. if bug is causing issue to your home, then understandable, but bug are good mostly.
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Josie Kallo @josiewrites.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
btw misinformation isn't cool just because you think the way it's delivered is funny. Don't spread mis/disinfo. It's bad for your brain :)
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Andrew Lawrence @ndrew.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
the reason we dont have medicare for all is bc corporations need employer based healthcare to keep you chained to your desk in a job you hate that doesnt pay you what youre worth
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mattie lubchansky @mattielubchansky.com · 20/07/2026
how is this supposed to make me feel | patreon.com/lubchansky
PANEL 1: MATTIE is talking to a FRIEND.
FRIEND: AND THEN I WAS LIKE, OH MY GOD! THIS IS JUST LIKE WHEN GEMINI THE CAT–
MATTIE: –OK. I'M REALLY SORRY.

PANEL 2: MATTIE rubs her eyes.
MATTIE: OUTSIDE OF YOU REFERENCING A BOOK FOR CHILDREN IN EVERYDAY ADULT LIFE, YOU HAVE TO KNOW AT THIS POINT THAT THE AUTHOR OF THE "SPOT VOYAGER: DOG ASTRONAUT" SERIES HAS BEEN USING HER WEALTH TO DESTROY LIVES. MINE, SPECIFICALLY.

PANEL 3: Over the shoulder shot of MATTIE, who stares at the FRIEND, arms outstretched. From behind Mattie, two GOONS approach, wearing space helmets and big dog paws.
FRIEND: YEAH, THAT'S WHY I DON'T BUY ANY OF HER STUFF. BUT WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO, NOT BRING IT UP? THE SERIES IS BELOVED!

PANEL: Same shot, MATTIE is being dragged off. The FRIEND puts a finger on his chin.
FRIEND: WOW… THIS IS JUST LIKE THAT ONE PART IN THE FIFTH BOOK.
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Neon Hemlock @neonhemlock.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Sign up here to get told when the crowdfund goes live...almost ready, I promise!
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Neon Hemlock @neonhemlock.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
I think the last official official book to be announced in the series is @antoinettev.bsky.social's RED RHEN, an Afrocosmic space opera with impeccable prose, epic set pieces, and at its heart, an iron will that will never be forgotten.
RED RHEN

Antoinette V Sluytman
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Sharang Biswas @sharangbiswas.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Finished @whatsmacksaid.bsky.social's DEATH VALLEY BLOOMS sitting on a bench by thr water in the late evening sunlight in Copenhagen... Perfect vibes for this excellent book. Just saying
Me holding the book!
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Neon Hemlock @neonhemlock.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Soon available to folks who join Club Serpentine if we reach out first stretch goal with this upcoming crowdfund.... www.kickstarter.com/projects/dav...
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Coming soon: The Neon Hemlock Novella Series | Volume Seven
Novellas and a short story collection from “the apex of queer speculative fiction publishing” —Publishers Weekly
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