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Author Salem T. Lynn (Donkey Ōte)
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Also known as Donkey Ōte
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Endlings and Beginnings (The Bloodline Books #1) coming October 25th, 2025!
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Amazing #characterart of Axel Joule from my upcoming #sci-fi #romantasy #novel, Endlings and Beginnings!
Axel is a dragon shifter, doctor, and loving adoptive father to main character Kimber Joule.
Find out more about him October 25th, or sign up for the #ARC through Linktr.ee/author.salem
Art nouveau style portrait of a man with long tied back hair and a slight smile
August 26, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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Jupiter Ascending (2015) X BRIGHT (2017)

Coming October 25th:

A captivating endling and the man obsessed with her find themselves at the center of an intergalactic plot to bring a bloodthirsty tyrant back to life.

ARC signups:
linktr.ee/author.salem

#posterpit #sf #f #r #a #lgbt
A movie poster style image. The background is of space in pink and blue hues. The pink and blue silhouette of a woman with large curly hair facing to the right and looking up is visible. Gold text is at the top and bottom of the image. The text on top says "the endling is just the beginning" and the bottom text reads "Salem T. Lynn" and "Endlings & Beginnings" and at the bottom, in small white lettering, it says "coming to a bookstore near you oct 25, 2025"
August 16, 2025 at 5:52 AM
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#ARC applications are open for Endlings and Beginnings, the first book in my #sci-fi #romantasy series, The #BloodlineBooks! Release date is October 25th, and in the meantime a lot of fun stuff is happening, so stay tuned!
linktr.ee/author.salem
A book cover featuring a train window looking out into a vast colorful galaxy with meteorites in the background and the reflection of a woman's face sits among white text on a blurry background of the same cover. The title of the book is Endlings & Beginnings, book one. By Salem T. Lynn. The text above the cover says "ARC applications are OPEN". The text under is a description of the plot: "David finds himself willing to throw everything aside to follow blue-eyes endling Kimber as she tries to stop the resurrection of a vengeful queen on a mission to force the stars under her control." and the link "https://linktr.ee/author.salem"
July 31, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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David finds himself willing to throw everything aside to follow blue-eyed endling Kimber as she tries to stop the resurrection of a vengeful queen on a mission to force the stars under her control.
Endlings and Beginnings is the future #1 NYT Bestselling sci-fi romantasy you've been waiting for.
The cover of a book with a blue border, gold text, and a purple and pink space themed background. The image of a train reflecting the space background and silver outline of a woman's nose and mouth profile are between the title of the book and the author name. The title of the book is "Endlings & Beginnings" and the author is "Salem T. Lynn". This book is unreleased and this is a working cover only.
July 7, 2025 at 12:37 AM
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I think Endlings and Beginnings (formerly The Endling) is finally to a place where I will stop touching it, so I am ordering a proof hardback to see it with the art I did for it <3 I am so excited to hold this book! I hope it gets picked up by this agent, but if not, it will come out in October!
A 3d rendering of a book titled "endlings and beginnings" by Salem T. Lynn with the quote "the stars will know no difference; they watched our births and they will watches our deaths; they won't be changed by either" on the back. A 3d rendering of a book titled "endlings and beginnings" by Salem T. Lynn with the quote "bloodline be with you" on the back.
July 6, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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The support I've already received has been incredible, and I'm forever grateful for those who have been willing and able to help. Please share, visit my ko-fi, and help me continue to make ends meet until me or my daughter get our disability approved!
ko-fi.com/authorsalem
#writingcommunity
A rainbow background with several books and rectangle designs around text that reads "Support a trans queer author for Pride Month! Get my ebooks for $1 each or buy my premade book printed page edges, customized to your needs! (Commissions also available!) ko-fi.com/authorsalem This pride month, please consider helping out a trans, queer author going through a really rough time. I am Salem, and many people already know what I've been dealing with this year. I head a heart attack and suspected TIA in February amidst a psychological episode that started in December and has thankfully gotten better. Since then I have become homeless, lost my job, and now I am without a car. I am a single parent to an autistic 4 year old, and trying to make ends meet so we don't lose what little we were able to save. I am not asking for a handout, I prefer to work for my money (though donations are appreciated and are being kept track of to pay it forward in the future!), so the best way to help is by heading to my ko-fi and buying something I've made, or requesting a commission if you like my work! -Salem T. Lynn
June 13, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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Support a trans gay indieauthor for pride this year!
I am currently homeless and fighting for disability, and will be losing my car on June 4th. All funds go to bills!
I draw, write, and do graphic arts. Grab one of my services or donate, everything helps!
#writingcommunity
ko-fi.com/authorsalem
A trans male holding a book next to words that say "support a transmasc, gay author for pride month!"
June 2, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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This never gets old, even 2 years later <3 ##writingcommunity
A photo of books on shelves in a store setting, with all of them blurry except the one in the middle, Something So Lovely.
May 23, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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Here's the cover of my book from my dream took a few hours to do, but damn is it pretty... Man, I'm so in love with this. I can't wait to see this book on shelves! One week left until I know if I am going on submission or self publishing this baby!!!
paperback mockup of a book called "Endlings and Beginnings" Paperback spread of a book called "endlings and beginnings"
May 18, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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The new cover for the book that in all likelyhood will be tradpub, so won't have this cover anyway, but it's pretty so shut up...

Tell me chat, does it still look indie? Or is it reading more trad now?
May 15, 2025 at 3:48 AM
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Am I making covers for books I am intending to tradpub (because this agent HAS to say yes, right?), thus making any covers I do obsolete before I even start?
Yes, yes I am.
However... it's pretty, so look at it and tell me I'm awesome. Okay? Okay.
(If you'd read this book, comment please!)
The paperback spread for a sci-fi book featuring train and silhouette of a woman on the cover against a blue and magenta space-ish background. The back text reads "The endling is just the beginning. It's love at first attempted murder for David the moment he lays eyes on the endling assassin hired to kill him, though their ill-advised relationship and the ire of her adoptive father quickly become the least of the couple's problems. David must stand at his new lover's side as she faces a cosmic prize fight for the right by blood to bring everything under the stars to their knees. Succeeding means inciting an intergalactic war, failure means the return of a vengeful queen with a lust for blood and an enduring passion for control over all living things." The front text reads "From the author of Something So Lovely Salem T. Lynn" and "The Endling" The paperback mockup for a sci-fi book featuring train and silhouette of a woman on the cover against a blue and magenta space-ish background. The back text reads "The endling is just the beginning. It's love at first attempted murder for David the moment he lays eyes on the endling assassin hired to kill him, though their ill-advised relationship and the ire of her adoptive father quickly become the least of the couple's problems. David must stand at his new lover's side as she faces a cosmic prize fight for the right by blood to bring everything under the stars to their knees. Succeeding means inciting an intergalactic war, failure means the return of a vengeful queen with a lust for blood and an enduring passion for control over all living things." The front text reads "From the author of Something So Lovely Salem T. Lynn" and "The Endling"
May 12, 2025 at 7:28 AM
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JUPITER ASCENDING X BRIGHT
(SEEKING AGENT - ONE FULL CURRENTLY OUT)

David must stand at his new lover's side as she faces a cosmic prize fight for the right by blood to bring everything under the stars to their knees.

#Questpit #A #SFF #R #Q
May 7, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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My window blew out again, so i got to be a little creative :)
A car window covered in duct tape with the words "at least it's not a tesla" written in black with a smiley face underneath.
May 5, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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New #premade #cover available on my #ko-fi! As always, #noAI was used in the process of making this cover at all. Happy to show my layers if requested!
ko-fi.com/authorsalem
A paperback spread of a book cover featuring a hot hair balloon over the ocean with stars in the background. A mockup of a paperback book with a hot air balloon hovering over water with stars in the background.
May 4, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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Been trying to improve my art skills by drawing my book characters. Here we have Selaphiel (pale guy, from Something So Lovely), Kalav (black hair, from Something So Lovely), and Kimber (woman, from The Endling).
Still trying to find my style, but getting there slowly but surely.
Digital painting of a pale man with silver hair and golden eyes. Digital painting of a dark skinned man with long black hair and green eyes. Digital painting of a pale woman in a red tank top with silver curly hair and blue eyes.
May 4, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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New premade cover is dropping! Who needs a music-themed cover? Head on over to my ko-fi to grab it as soon as it goes up!
May 4, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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I think I'm getting better at this whole "doing art" thing!
A semi-realistic drawing of a silver haired pale skinned woman in a red tank top.
May 1, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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Asking for a friend,
What kind of government vehicle is an unmarked white van with large guns in the front and a partition separating the front from the back?

Also a reminder that if I go missing, it was not consensual. I am of sound mind and not a danger to myself or others.
An unmarked white van with government plates and large rifles upright between the front seats.
April 29, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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What a difference 5 years makes. I'm a lot more tired, but I'm happier, too. #translivesmatter #ftm #transjoy #lgbt
Two photos comparing the 5 year difference of the poster going through a female to male transition.
April 28, 2025 at 3:55 AM
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Now until May 1st, get a discount on my printed edges and premade covers! Only at ko-fi.com/authorsalem/shop
Also find my listings for custom cover bundles and more!
All prices will be rising on May 2nd, so get this deal while it lasts! #writingcommunity #graphicdesignismypassion #helpmeimpoor
Little Duck Publishing is offering custom cover bundles for hardcover, paperback, ebook, and audiobook for $100 until May 1st Premade covers (left) come with paperback and ebook for $50 until May 1st visit ko-fi.com/authorsalem to reserve and ask any questions before purchase Infographic for Little Duck Publishing showing premade designs available for printed edge designs for books available at ko-fi.com/authorsalem
April 26, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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JUPITER ASCENDING X BRIGHT [96k words]
David must stand at his new lover's side as she faces a cosmic prize fight for the right by blood to bring everything under the stars to their knees.
#PosterPit #PosterPitQ #SFF #A #Q
A movie poster style graphic to promote a book. Text reads: Salem T. Lynn Presents: THE ENDLiNG Jupiter Ascending Meets Bright, Unlimited series expansion, Accessible Adult Sci-Fi STARRING: Love at first attempted murder, Cultural Commodification, Found Family, Identity and Legacy The Endling Is Just The Beginning
April 19, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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I'll love you forever
I'll like you for always
As long as I'm living
My baby you'll be
Beatrix Avery, AKA "Duck"
November 7th 2016 ~ April 9th 2017
167 days in my arms, forever in my heart.
A baby in a hospital bed with a yellow stuffed duck.
April 9, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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Goodbye, apartment. I will remember you in therapy.
Goodbye, Azrael. You deserved a better human. I hope we can be together again soon.
Packing what I can carry into a car again, to futures unknown. Back to square one.
Rock bottom is a solid foundation to build on, though. So I'd better get to it.
A photo of a sad gay man in a small car packed with stuff all around him. The messy remnants left behind in an apartment post-eviction. A sad black fluffy cat laying in a neon green suitcase on a red duvet.
April 7, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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Come join me this Saturday at Thistle & Nightshade to sign hardcover copies of book 2 of my series! It's a very laid-back atmosphere and a great place to sit and chill, so don't pass up this opportunity to experience one of the coolest places in town!
linktr.ee/author.salem Salem T. Lynn Book Signing March 29th 2-4PM @ Thistle and Nightshade Trans fantasy author Salem T. Lynn will be signing books, answering questions, and greeting fans as well as newcomers to the series sweeping the literary landscape!
March 28, 2025 at 4:47 AM
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That's right, friends. I'm now offering page edge designs for your POD books! These are printed directly on the page. See ko-fi.com/authorsalem for more information or DM/email me with any questions! All funds are going to emergency moving and rebuilding after becoming homeless. #writingcommunity
Little Duck Publishing offering printed page edge designs. Starting at $100 USD, buys both black+white examples of a single design, never resold, and lifetime support offered for the purchased design. Examples on physical books coming soon. ko-fi.com/authorsalem Image has 26 examples of 13 designs in black and white.
March 25, 2025 at 9:05 PM