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D. M. Kannapan
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Writer, artist, engineer, climate activist.
Fire's Ally, a YA fantasy novel: https://buff.ly/5n47NVo
TEDx talk: https://buff.ly/mM9WX4W
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D. M. Kannapan @dmkannapan.bsky.social · Oct 25
About me: Writer, artist, engineer, climate activist.

Website: www.deeptikannapan.com
My TEDx talk about climate action: buff.ly/mM9WX4W
Fire's Ally, my YA fantasy novel: buy.bookfunnel.com/p5vo2ghzps

My skeets by category: buff.ly/AplH0YT

#promosky #aboutme #mylinks #booksky
Deepti Kannapan - Fiction writer, painter, and engineer
On a Research Quest: Engineer obsessed with nature. Writing fantasy to explore reality. Let's learn about sustainability together!
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#sustainability #publishing #booksky #climate #circulareconomy
Was My Book's Printing "Eco-Friendly"?
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February 12, 2026 at 11:50 PM
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Save the date! LA Climate Week 2026! ✨ April 8–15, 2026 ✨

Next spring, L.A. will become a vital hub for creativity, collaboration, and climate action. We're launching with new community-led hubs and a bold framework. 🧵

#LAclimateweek #LACW26 #losangeles
October 8, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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I was on this podcast with Elizabeth Wipperman, talking about doing climate stuff, overwhelm, and the internet. We had a great conversation!
#activism #climate #climateaction #podcasts
56 Activism & Social Media (Deepti Kannapan)
Podcast Episode · Talking Shit About... · 02/02/2026 · 45m
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February 4, 2026 at 7:52 PM
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#severance #tv #tvcriticism
The Severance season 1 cliffhanger is impeccable [Spoilers]
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February 4, 2026 at 7:21 PM
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#art #myart #fantasy #DigitalArt
A curly haired character reads from a texbook of formulas and references a sheet of paper with diagrams, in a bright study
July 18, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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#art #myart #fantasy #DigitalArt
A little girl swirls puffs of magic
July 20, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Quotes from my queer YA fantasy book, Fire's Ally!

Available: buy.bookfunnel.com/p5vo2ghzps

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#readingcommunity #fantasybooksky #books #booksky #clifi #fantasyfiction #author #indiebooks
Quote overlaid on a dark forest scene. Quote: "So that's what the Practices are for?" Eleg asked. "Weighing lives." "I keep it simple," Berel said. "These risk estimates are my own. And I don't weigh anyone's life less." "Can you do that?" Eleg asked. "Make your own Practices, I mean." "Who's going to stop me out here?" Berel said, suddenly fierce. "You?" But then her lips twitched and indicated she was joking. "We all have our codes. I make mine; you make yours. That's between you and yourself."
January 17, 2026 at 6:23 PM
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Chapter illustrations from my queer YA fantasy book, Fire's Ally!

Available: buy.bookfunnel.com/p5vo2ghzps

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#readingcommunity #fantasybooksky #books #QueerBookSky #clifi #myart
A digital illustration of a hand drawn map, annotated with fire drawings and written notes
January 23, 2026 at 6:23 PM
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#booksky, here is a collection of first books in fantasy series! books.bookfunnel.com/fantasyfirst...
Mt book is one of them :)
#promosky
Fantasy Series Starters (February 2026)
Searching for your next favorite story? Look no further! These bestselling authors have teamed up to offer a delightful selection of new books. Available for a limited time.
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February 3, 2026 at 6:59 AM
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LA Climate Week 2026 is in April! Got event ideas? Reach out to the organizers here: buff.ly/vfC1eeh
#losangeles #laclimateweek #climatesolutions #climateevents
January 15, 2026 at 7:37 AM
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A batch of Fire's Ally copies arrived! Available: buy.bookfunnel.com/p5vo2ghzps

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#readingcommunity #fantasybooksky #books #QueerBookSky #clifi #myart
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January 19, 2026 at 6:23 PM
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Quotes from my queer YA fantasy book, Fire's Ally!

Available: buy.bookfunnel.com/p5vo2ghzps

(Not interested? Mute the #firesally tag at bsky.app/moderation)

#readingcommunity #fantasybooksky #books #booksky #clifi #myart
A quote overlaid on an aerial photo of wildfire smoke. Quote: Eremta dragged her away with her powerful strength, and Eleg started to thrash and resist. There was a scream almost directly into her ear, and the world came back. A hand gripped her elbow and yanked her back forcefully. She fell with a thud on the ground, and the rock Messenger shook her insistently. Whoever had her elbow was dragging her back. Now alert, Eleg kicked her feet along the ground, scooting backward to help the person pulling her. More hands grabbed her other arm. She struggled to her feet and said, "I can run. I'm coming." Her party released her, and they turned and ran until the smoke around them no longer glowed. They threw themselves to the ground, panting. Eleg uncovered her nose and mouth and mopped her face. The air burned her nose and throat and filled her mouth with a sour smell. She coughed. Berel roughly pulled Eleg's face mask back up.
January 22, 2026 at 6:23 PM
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LWVTA was at James Armstrong Theater to watch What the Constitution Means to Me, a play whose message is more important than ever, with our constitutional rights under threat
#lwv #leagueofwomenvoters #constitutionalrights #usconstitution #civiceducation #LAsouthbay #inperson #events
League members hold up pocket constistutions at a table in the theater
January 30, 2026 at 8:38 PM
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Kestrel, seen on our Nature Walk in Madrona Marsh. Photo credit to  www.instagram.com/knowyourla/
Get notified about ALL our events by signing up here: buff.ly/VcZ9dHK
#leagueofwomenvoters #LAsouthbay #nature #birds #naturephotography #madronamarsh #local #inperson #events
Kestrel (spotted white and orange front, gray back, stripes by eyes) perches on a branch.
January 30, 2026 at 8:38 PM
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Our Nature Walk in Madrona Marsh.
Get notified about ALL our events by signing up here: buff.ly/VcZ9dHK
#leagueofwomenvoters #LAsouthbay #nature #madronamarsh #local #inperson #events
Event poster for "Walk and Talk at Madrona Marsh" on January 24th, 2026.
January 30, 2026 at 8:38 PM
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#art #myart #cats #speedpaint
January 28, 2026 at 6:23 PM
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#art #myart #fantasy #DigitalArt
A trio of hobbit-like characters confer over a chart in a forest
January 21, 2026 at 6:23 PM
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Chapter illustrations from my queer YA fantasy book, Fire's Ally!

Available: buy.bookfunnel.com/p5vo2ghzps

(Not interested? Mute the #firesally tag at bsky.app/moderation)

#readingcommunity #fantasybooksky #books #QueerBookSky #clifi #myart
A digital illustration of a hand drawn map, annotated with fire drawings and written notes
January 23, 2026 at 6:23 PM
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Quotes from my queer YA fantasy book, Fire's Ally!

Available: buy.bookfunnel.com/p5vo2ghzps

(Not interested? Mute the #firesally tag at bsky.app/moderation)

#readingcommunity #fantasybooksky #books #booksky #clifi #myart
A quote overlaid on an aerial photo of wildfire smoke. Quote: Eremta dragged her away with her powerful strength, and Eleg started to thrash and resist. There was a scream almost directly into her ear, and the world came back. A hand gripped her elbow and yanked her back forcefully. She fell with a thud on the ground, and the rock Messenger shook her insistently. Whoever had her elbow was dragging her back. Now alert, Eleg kicked her feet along the ground, scooting backward to help the person pulling her. More hands grabbed her other arm. She struggled to her feet and said, "I can run. I'm coming." Her party released her, and they turned and ran until the smoke around them no longer glowed. They threw themselves to the ground, panting. Eleg uncovered her nose and mouth and mopped her face. The air burned her nose and throat and filled her mouth with a sour smell. She coughed. Berel roughly pulled Eleg's face mask back up.
January 22, 2026 at 6:23 PM
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#art #myart #animals #speedpaint
January 22, 2026 at 12:22 PM
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#art #myart #fantasy #DigitalArt
A trio of hobbit-like characters confer over a chart in a forest
January 21, 2026 at 6:23 PM
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Quotes from my queer YA fantasy book, Fire's Ally!

Available: buy.bookfunnel.com/p5vo2ghzps

(Not interested? Mute the #firesally tag at bsky.app/moderation)

#readingcommunity #fantasybooksky #books #booksky #clifi #myart
A quote overlaid over an illustration of a rustic library. The quote: ""We were cornered by smoke at one point. The wind was against it, yet it came toward us. Until the wind changed, slower and more variable in speed. Somehow the smoke moved with it then.' "Remarkable! Amlo, you didn't mention this in your history." Amlo's face closed. "Didn't I?" "Sorry. I was transcribing it earlier. I only meant ... we value your contribution. We'd like to share it more widely." "I ... answered the questions I was asked ... as accurately as I could remember. I had no intention of lying, I assure you." Pebbig stepped toward him, holding out a hand. "No, no. Please. Don't agitate yourself." "Especially not here," Holwee said in an undertone." Additional captions: A collection of histories. Visitors with something to hide?
January 20, 2026 at 6:23 PM
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Quotes from my queer YA fantasy book, Fire's Ally!

Available: buy.bookfunnel.com/p5vo2ghzps

(Not interested? Mute the #firesally tag at bsky.app/moderation)

#readingcommunity #fantasybooksky #books #booksky #clifi #myart
A quote overlaid over an illustration of a rustic library. The quote: ""We were cornered by smoke at one point. The wind was against it, yet it came toward us. Until the wind changed, slower and more variable in speed. Somehow the smoke moved with it then.' "Remarkable! Amlo, you didn't mention this in your history." Amlo's face closed. "Didn't I?" "Sorry. I was transcribing it earlier. I only meant ... we value your contribution. We'd like to share it more widely." "I ... answered the questions I was asked ... as accurately as I could remember. I had no intention of lying, I assure you." Pebbig stepped toward him, holding out a hand. "No, no. Please. Don't agitate yourself." "Especially not here," Holwee said in an undertone." Additional captions: A collection of histories. Visitors with something to hide?
January 20, 2026 at 6:23 PM
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A batch of Fire's Ally copies arrived! Available: buy.bookfunnel.com/p5vo2ghzps

(Not interested? Mute the #firesally tag at bsky.app/moderation)

#readingcommunity #fantasybooksky #books #QueerBookSky #clifi #myart
An open cardboard box packed with paperbacks
January 19, 2026 at 6:23 PM
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A nature walk on January 24th! Come join us.
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#inperson #outdoors #leagueofwomenvoters #event #torrance #southbayLA #losangeles #nature #naturewalk
LWVTA Nature Day at Madrona Marsh · Luma
Join the League of Women Voters of Torrance Area for an outdoor educational event on the environment at Madrona Marsh. Please note that this event includes a…
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January 19, 2026 at 2:48 AM