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​Happy October!

I'm catching back up on creative projects after being a bit too busy over the summer. Glad to have a chance to bring you my usual art-and-writing delivery, though delayed; hope you enjoy it!

Art & Writing Delivery

Some relaxing illustrations Here is a collection of digital illustrations I made over the years. I've been reviewing them while planning my next art series for the fall. See the art

Individual Climate Action Does Work… If It Has These Three C’s. How to take action that does more than just make you feel better. Read article

If you can vote, this bird wants you to. Also, I gave a speech about the importance of voting at No Kings Day! Watch If you are in California, here some relevant resources about ballot propositions (guide, presentation).

Want to check out my books?

• ​Aseb Faces the Sand: Two rival wagon-makers journey into the desert, to prove their mastery of their craft and help a nomad on his nostalgic quest.
• ​Fire's Ally: A YA fantasy climate fiction with a hopeful tone.
• (nonfiction) The Climate Movement Needs Your Creativity, Not Your Guilt: A collection of essays and articles based on my TEDx talk of the same name.

In the Works

I launched a new YouTube channel for video essays. It's about note-taking, the internet, and activism. I'm working on finishing "season 1" of my channel.

I am also having an absolute blast working on the sequel to Fire's Ally (it's book 2 of the Ervuan Firecycle Trilogy, titled Land's Grudge). I am so glad to have time for it again, and it's been a welcome relief from other difficult and stressful tasks.

That's not to say it'll be ready any time soon. I've never written a sequel before and don't know how long it takes me.

Some friends and I filmed a comedy sketch. It's about a "health expo." The editing is in progress.

I will continue to be cryptic about it for now. Here, with no context, is a graphic we used in the filming:

That's all I can think of! Hope you're having a fun, creative time too, and getting ready for a spooky Halloween.

Best wishes,
D. M. Kannapan

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