Christina Kjarval
@christinakjarval.bsky.social
I write horror, science fiction, and fantasy when I’m not curating my personal natural history museum or studying plants. I read a lot, I ride a bike. No AI.
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We did the quiet update a couple of days ago, and now it's time for the big announcement: #FirstDraftFall year two is ON!! We have a new and improved schedule building on all the things we did last year
Check it out if you're looking for something to replace the NaNoWriMo-shaped void in your soul
Check it out if you're looking for something to replace the NaNoWriMo-shaped void in your soul
Announcing First Draft Fall Year Two! - Weeknight Writers
Our answer to NaNoWriMo, First Draft Fall, is ready to launch! Check out the full schedule, including our FREE events, here!
weeknightwriters.com
September 5, 2025 at 7:36 PM
We did the quiet update a couple of days ago, and now it's time for the big announcement: #FirstDraftFall year two is ON!! We have a new and improved schedule building on all the things we did last year
Check it out if you're looking for something to replace the NaNoWriMo-shaped void in your soul
Check it out if you're looking for something to replace the NaNoWriMo-shaped void in your soul
After weeks of certification and training, weeks of veterinary fees and tears of uncertainty… I start my new job on Tuesday morning.
I have set my writing aside to focus on this slow-moving emergency and the realization that I have a start date has filled me with creative energy again 💚
I have set my writing aside to focus on this slow-moving emergency and the realization that I have a start date has filled me with creative energy again 💚
September 5, 2025 at 6:42 PM
After weeks of certification and training, weeks of veterinary fees and tears of uncertainty… I start my new job on Tuesday morning.
I have set my writing aside to focus on this slow-moving emergency and the realization that I have a start date has filled me with creative energy again 💚
I have set my writing aside to focus on this slow-moving emergency and the realization that I have a start date has filled me with creative energy again 💚
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This is your almost 2 hour alert, #HorrorWritersChat people. You have been warned. This is not a drill.
September 3, 2025 at 4:12 PM
This is your almost 2 hour alert, #HorrorWritersChat people. You have been warned. This is not a drill.
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I'm a disabled trans author living with daily hunger.
Please back my comic on KS.
"Zero & One" is about a Human youth on a robot planet. New language, new culture.
It's a great way to start conversations with young people about immigration.
BACK TODAY:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/jam...
Please back my comic on KS.
"Zero & One" is about a Human youth on a robot planet. New language, new culture.
It's a great way to start conversations with young people about immigration.
BACK TODAY:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/jam...
September 3, 2025 at 3:35 PM
I'm a disabled trans author living with daily hunger.
Please back my comic on KS.
"Zero & One" is about a Human youth on a robot planet. New language, new culture.
It's a great way to start conversations with young people about immigration.
BACK TODAY:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/jam...
Please back my comic on KS.
"Zero & One" is about a Human youth on a robot planet. New language, new culture.
It's a great way to start conversations with young people about immigration.
BACK TODAY:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/jam...
Surgery day #2! It has been a hard season for this girl but we are lucky to have such love and support from our friends and family.
Respiratory polyps in kitties looks like a respiratory infection that doesn’t go away and they need a surgery to be removed.
I am on standby with Warm Blankies!
Respiratory polyps in kitties looks like a respiratory infection that doesn’t go away and they need a surgery to be removed.
I am on standby with Warm Blankies!
September 3, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Surgery day #2! It has been a hard season for this girl but we are lucky to have such love and support from our friends and family.
Respiratory polyps in kitties looks like a respiratory infection that doesn’t go away and they need a surgery to be removed.
I am on standby with Warm Blankies!
Respiratory polyps in kitties looks like a respiratory infection that doesn’t go away and they need a surgery to be removed.
I am on standby with Warm Blankies!
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If you are in or near Baltimore you should know that the Walters Art Museum (which is free!) has a small but wonderful exhibit about cats in medieval manuscripts
August 31, 2025 at 5:46 PM
If you are in or near Baltimore you should know that the Walters Art Museum (which is free!) has a small but wonderful exhibit about cats in medieval manuscripts
I met a friend in the garden and they serenaded me a love song that went, AAAAAAAH
September 1, 2025 at 5:16 PM
I met a friend in the garden and they serenaded me a love song that went, AAAAAAAH
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I'm a disabled trans author living with hunger.
Please back my comic on Kickstarter.
Zero & One is an anime-inspired monster tamer story about a nonbinary youth and a magical robot, who don't speak the same language! Can they escape the planet?
BACK TODAY!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/jam...
Please back my comic on Kickstarter.
Zero & One is an anime-inspired monster tamer story about a nonbinary youth and a magical robot, who don't speak the same language! Can they escape the planet?
BACK TODAY!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/jam...
September 1, 2025 at 5:10 PM
I'm a disabled trans author living with hunger.
Please back my comic on Kickstarter.
Zero & One is an anime-inspired monster tamer story about a nonbinary youth and a magical robot, who don't speak the same language! Can they escape the planet?
BACK TODAY!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/jam...
Please back my comic on Kickstarter.
Zero & One is an anime-inspired monster tamer story about a nonbinary youth and a magical robot, who don't speak the same language! Can they escape the planet?
BACK TODAY!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/jam...
I’ve been offline to focus on some things and want to share a word of hope in the hard times.
My kitty needs a second procedure and I have to borrow funds for it. I’m so worried.
I have two new jobs and have not worked a single shift after weeks of prep.
You’re not going through this alone.
My kitty needs a second procedure and I have to borrow funds for it. I’m so worried.
I have two new jobs and have not worked a single shift after weeks of prep.
You’re not going through this alone.
September 1, 2025 at 5:04 PM
I’ve been offline to focus on some things and want to share a word of hope in the hard times.
My kitty needs a second procedure and I have to borrow funds for it. I’m so worried.
I have two new jobs and have not worked a single shift after weeks of prep.
You’re not going through this alone.
My kitty needs a second procedure and I have to borrow funds for it. I’m so worried.
I have two new jobs and have not worked a single shift after weeks of prep.
You’re not going through this alone.
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Taking Submissions: Hearth Stories 2025 September Window
horrortree.com/taking-submi...
Submission Window: September 1st – 30th, 2025
Payment: $20
Theme: Speculative fiction that explores connection, family, relationships, comfort, and the natural world.
horrortree.com/taking-submi...
Submission Window: September 1st – 30th, 2025
Payment: $20
Theme: Speculative fiction that explores connection, family, relationships, comfort, and the natural world.
August 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Taking Submissions: Hearth Stories 2025 September Window
horrortree.com/taking-submi...
Submission Window: September 1st – 30th, 2025
Payment: $20
Theme: Speculative fiction that explores connection, family, relationships, comfort, and the natural world.
horrortree.com/taking-submi...
Submission Window: September 1st – 30th, 2025
Payment: $20
Theme: Speculative fiction that explores connection, family, relationships, comfort, and the natural world.
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Taking Submissions: Dreams Divine
horrortree.com/taking-submi...
Deadline: August 24th, 2025
Payment: 8 cents/6 pence per word for original stories, 6 cents/4 pence for reprints.
Theme: Romantic fantasy stories set in or about dreams
horrortree.com/taking-submi...
Deadline: August 24th, 2025
Payment: 8 cents/6 pence per word for original stories, 6 cents/4 pence for reprints.
Theme: Romantic fantasy stories set in or about dreams
August 4, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Taking Submissions: Dreams Divine
horrortree.com/taking-submi...
Deadline: August 24th, 2025
Payment: 8 cents/6 pence per word for original stories, 6 cents/4 pence for reprints.
Theme: Romantic fantasy stories set in or about dreams
horrortree.com/taking-submi...
Deadline: August 24th, 2025
Payment: 8 cents/6 pence per word for original stories, 6 cents/4 pence for reprints.
Theme: Romantic fantasy stories set in or about dreams
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Kobo Plus readers looking for a horror read: here's a list of books available on Kobo Plus for you to check out! (All my books are enrolled buy I showcase 3 here. Read in any order.)
books.bookfunnel.com/koboplus0820...
#KoboPlus #BookSky #Horror
🌈📚😱🩸📚💙👀📚
books.bookfunnel.com/koboplus0820...
#KoboPlus #BookSky #Horror
🌈📚😱🩸📚💙👀📚
Kobo Plus Bookfair
Searching for your next favorite Kobo Plus read?
Look no further! These bestselling authors have teamed up to offer a delightful selection of new books. Available for a limited time.
books.bookfunnel.com
August 1, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Kobo Plus readers looking for a horror read: here's a list of books available on Kobo Plus for you to check out! (All my books are enrolled buy I showcase 3 here. Read in any order.)
books.bookfunnel.com/koboplus0820...
#KoboPlus #BookSky #Horror
🌈📚😱🩸📚💙👀📚
books.bookfunnel.com/koboplus0820...
#KoboPlus #BookSky #Horror
🌈📚😱🩸📚💙👀📚
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Taking Submissions: Anomaly September 2025 Window
horrortree.com/taking-submi...
Submission Window: September 1st-7th, 2025
Payment: 8 cents per word
Theme: 300-word science fiction stories
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting
horrortree.com/taking-submi...
Submission Window: September 1st-7th, 2025
Payment: 8 cents per word
Theme: 300-word science fiction stories
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting
August 1, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Taking Submissions: Anomaly September 2025 Window
horrortree.com/taking-submi...
Submission Window: September 1st-7th, 2025
Payment: 8 cents per word
Theme: 300-word science fiction stories
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting
horrortree.com/taking-submi...
Submission Window: September 1st-7th, 2025
Payment: 8 cents per word
Theme: 300-word science fiction stories
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting
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submissions for shorts & creative nonfiction are now open until we reach the cap
flash & micros are closed for august, they'll come back next month
thank u !
flash & micros are closed for august, they'll come back next month
thank u !
August 1, 2025 at 12:17 PM
submissions for shorts & creative nonfiction are now open until we reach the cap
flash & micros are closed for august, they'll come back next month
thank u !
flash & micros are closed for august, they'll come back next month
thank u !
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What's this! He's back at the helm.
And as today is International Friendship Day, that's the theme for this week's chat.
Four questions about you and your horror work coming at you at 7pm British Summer Time, 2pm Eastern for North America.
#HorrorWritersChat
And as today is International Friendship Day, that's the theme for this week's chat.
Four questions about you and your horror work coming at you at 7pm British Summer Time, 2pm Eastern for North America.
#HorrorWritersChat
July 30, 2025 at 12:24 PM
What's this! He's back at the helm.
And as today is International Friendship Day, that's the theme for this week's chat.
Four questions about you and your horror work coming at you at 7pm British Summer Time, 2pm Eastern for North America.
#HorrorWritersChat
And as today is International Friendship Day, that's the theme for this week's chat.
Four questions about you and your horror work coming at you at 7pm British Summer Time, 2pm Eastern for North America.
#HorrorWritersChat
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Last October, I published a solarpunk piece called "Maitake-by-the-Sea" as a showcase for Tractor Beam. It's now back in their website! The magazine currently has 2 issues with great stories and comics focused on soil and environmental fiction.
www.tractorbeam.earth/story/maitak...
www.tractorbeam.earth/story/maitak...
Maitake-by-the-Sea | Tractor Beam
If not a breach, what is it?
www.tractorbeam.earth
July 29, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Last October, I published a solarpunk piece called "Maitake-by-the-Sea" as a showcase for Tractor Beam. It's now back in their website! The magazine currently has 2 issues with great stories and comics focused on soil and environmental fiction.
www.tractorbeam.earth/story/maitak...
www.tractorbeam.earth/story/maitak...
The demise of my local corporate craft store that once brought me colorful inspiration has been replaced by this wonderful catalog. I go through it again and again when I need a mindful moment and I walk away excited about making something beautiful
Herrschners catalogs are free!
herrschners.com
Herrschners catalogs are free!
herrschners.com
July 29, 2025 at 12:56 PM
The demise of my local corporate craft store that once brought me colorful inspiration has been replaced by this wonderful catalog. I go through it again and again when I need a mindful moment and I walk away excited about making something beautiful
Herrschners catalogs are free!
herrschners.com
Herrschners catalogs are free!
herrschners.com
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Our short story prize is open for submissions again! Please share this widely - and please send us your stories:
www.galleybeggar.co.uk/prize
Closing date 8 November!
www.galleybeggar.co.uk/prize
Closing date 8 November!
Prize — Galley Beggar Press
www.galleybeggar.co.uk
July 28, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Our short story prize is open for submissions again! Please share this widely - and please send us your stories:
www.galleybeggar.co.uk/prize
Closing date 8 November!
www.galleybeggar.co.uk/prize
Closing date 8 November!
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Come and brave the dark woods with me as we explore the beauty and terror of the old ways - WRITING FOLK HORROR runs on the evening of 14th August! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/writ...
Writing Folk Horror
A 2-hour evening writing workshop exploring the world of folk horror, led by acclaimed lecturer, workshopper and writing mentor Alex Davis.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
July 25, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Come and brave the dark woods with me as we explore the beauty and terror of the old ways - WRITING FOLK HORROR runs on the evening of 14th August! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/writ...
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i am going to be honest i have no idea what itch is but after reading through this thread i can say this kind of censorship is a huge dang bummer. the idea that erotic art is somehow less valid is a false trot. making space for adult themes is incredibly important
Really hoping to see some bigger names like @chucktingle.bsky.social speaking up about the censorship on Itch, because they might be coming for indies now but once they've had some victories with smaller creators they WILL come for every. Single. Person. Writing queer & erotic art
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July 24, 2025 at 7:58 PM
i am going to be honest i have no idea what itch is but after reading through this thread i can say this kind of censorship is a huge dang bummer. the idea that erotic art is somehow less valid is a false trot. making space for adult themes is incredibly important
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Sharpe may have had to put up with his fair share of nonsense from both the French and his own commanding officers, but as far a I can recall he never had to put down a werewolf.
Gothic horror collides headfirst with the Napoleonic wars in Joseph McCullough's The Silver Bayonet
Gothic horror collides headfirst with the Napoleonic wars in Joseph McCullough's The Silver Bayonet
A Field Of Horror
With The Silver Bayonet, award winning game designer Joseph McCullough takes us back to the Napoleonic era, but as John Power Jr. finds out this isn’t your father’s historical wargame...
wyrd.science
July 14, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Sharpe may have had to put up with his fair share of nonsense from both the French and his own commanding officers, but as far a I can recall he never had to put down a werewolf.
Gothic horror collides headfirst with the Napoleonic wars in Joseph McCullough's The Silver Bayonet
Gothic horror collides headfirst with the Napoleonic wars in Joseph McCullough's The Silver Bayonet
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Taking Submissions: Electric Spec November Issue 2025
horrortree.com/july-16-taki...
Due: October 15th
Pay: $20 per story or artwork
Theme: Electric Spec prefers science fiction, fantasy, and the macabre, but we're willing to push the limits of traditional forms of these genres.
#WritingCommunity
horrortree.com/july-16-taki...
Due: October 15th
Pay: $20 per story or artwork
Theme: Electric Spec prefers science fiction, fantasy, and the macabre, but we're willing to push the limits of traditional forms of these genres.
#WritingCommunity
July 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Taking Submissions: Electric Spec November Issue 2025
horrortree.com/july-16-taki...
Due: October 15th
Pay: $20 per story or artwork
Theme: Electric Spec prefers science fiction, fantasy, and the macabre, but we're willing to push the limits of traditional forms of these genres.
#WritingCommunity
horrortree.com/july-16-taki...
Due: October 15th
Pay: $20 per story or artwork
Theme: Electric Spec prefers science fiction, fantasy, and the macabre, but we're willing to push the limits of traditional forms of these genres.
#WritingCommunity
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Which reads better to you?
99 cents,
$.99,
$0.99,
or
99¢
99 cents,
$.99,
$0.99,
or
99¢
July 12, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Which reads better to you?
99 cents,
$.99,
$0.99,
or
99¢
99 cents,
$.99,
$0.99,
or
99¢
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Rarely have I looked forward to a Moore conversation more. Recording the new episode of @backlisted.bsky.social this morning with @unamccormack.bsky.social @birchos.bsky.social and a mystery guest. 💥
July 11, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Rarely have I looked forward to a Moore conversation more. Recording the new episode of @backlisted.bsky.social this morning with @unamccormack.bsky.social @birchos.bsky.social and a mystery guest. 💥