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October K Santerelli
@okwrites.bsky.social
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He/Him/They/Them
Author! Fantasy and Comic Writer.
LGBTQ+, disabled, neurospicy, and proud.
Vive le resistance.
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Had a blast at RomCon at the Westminster Public Library last night! Over 200 locals came to meet other readers, play bingo, make keychains, see a panel, and find new stories! Eight authors rocked it, meeting, greeting, and signing. I love this event SO much. #librarylove #books #reading #romance
A young man with curly brown hair and a beard smiles in front of a table. He wears a blue bow in his hair, and heart shaped glasses. He has a pink and blue sweater vest patterned in diamonds. On the table are three stacks of books. City of Day, City of Night, and The Book of the Witch's Son.
September 14, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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There's a free post up on my Patreon - I would love for you to give me a follow. Join my book club tier for FREE or discounted e-books and a monthly discussion!

patreon.com/octoberksanterelli

NGL - using my patreon income to support moving out of the country since SOMEONE took my healthcare.
A promotional graphic that says join my patreon. It has a QR code in the lower right hand corner. On the left, it says October K Santerelli. Get access to my content. Patreon-only blog posts, polling and voting access, plus my undying gratitude. At the top is a photograph of the author, a young man in yellow glasses, with curly red hair, a yellow and green hair bow, a green shirt, and a yellow sweater vest. Beside him are the covers of his books on a mystical forest background. The books are titled City of Day, City of Night, and The Book of the Witch's Son.
July 28, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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For someone who only saw an ocean once, I sure wrote two books about it. Decided to tag along on my bestie's cruise vacation to do some REAL research. Had a blast in Nassau and Half Moon Cay. Swam in ocean! Tasted it. It was gross.
A young man with red brown hair all wild, curly, and wind swept. He has a beard and large rounded yellow glasses on. Behind him is a bright blue sky, blue water, and the Atlantis resort on Nassau, Bahamas. Also visible is part of a cruise ship lounge deck lined with chairs.
May 14, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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Been working on a lot of writing, but I'm making the most progress in ACTUAL MAGIC - which has been a lot of fun. I'm past the halfway point, in to the thick of it.

It has been SO HARD to write while the world burns down around me, not going to lie. I'm proud of me, today. 💕
An image collage. Two hands clasped in a rainbow. A castle in the mountains. One short pair of sneakers on tip toe standing toe to toe with a pair flat-footed, implying a kiss. A dark academia picture of someone studying with tea, and a book about moths. A blond, muscled young man in black and white. A soft-featured young man with dark shaggy hair. A library packed with old books. Blue sparkles and hands holding golden light. Text in the center says: ACTUAL MAGIC. Rivals to lovers. Opposites attract. Magical school. LGBTQ+. It quotes the book in an excerpt: "You know what the worst thing ever is? When you're having a crappy day and the weather is perfect. I'm talking blue sky, sun shining, just enough of a breeze to keep the temperature right where you want it - only everything else is awful. Like now."
April 2, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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Sometimes writing at my local @barnesandnoble.com is the only way I can get things done. The Superior CO location has an awesome café with outlets and the best staff. Plus it's huge! Have you been? It only just opened, check it out!
A man in a black shirt, lavender tie, and green sweater vest smiles at the camera with the sign for Barnes and Noble behind him. He has glasses, curly hair, and is wearing a white hairbow.
April 1, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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My favorite part about my name? When I go sign copies at my local @barnesandnoble.com and I find myself on the shelf next to #brandonsanderson - talk about good company!
City of Day by October K Santerelli with a signed edition sticker on the cover. The cover features hands around an orb with a city inside. Beside it is Tress of the Emerald Sea, Yumi and the Nightmare Painter, and other Brandon Sanderson books.
April 1, 2025 at 3:22 AM
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Happy Trans Day of Visibility. I'm trans, and gender nonconforming. The past few months have been terrifying, but I am still here and still wearing hairbows. I can't stop being myself and reveling in my own joy. I just can't.
April 1, 2025 at 2:50 AM
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Trans author at my second signing, and I sold 30 books the first time...and 42 today. Kicking off Trans Awareness Week with amazing sales sounds good to me!
March 23, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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Signing at Barnes and Noble in Superior, CO today! I am so excited, book 2 is out! #booksky @barnesandnoble.com
A signing table at the front of the Barnes and Noble, where the shelves go back for ages. The table sign reads The Works of October K Santerelli, and show City of Day, City of Night, and The Book of the Witch's Son.
March 23, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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It's HERE. The follow up to Nightmare Before Kissmas (which I enjoyed way too much) is finally here!
March 19, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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Boycotting Amazon? I sell my books direct! Buy my stories about how to stand up to oligarchies, take care of yourself when you're an activist, and learning to build community (all wrapped nice and neat in queer fantasy stories). Digital versions available soon!
A black and gold book cover, where hands hold an orb with a port city inside. A castle sits on a mountain, there is a ship on hte water. The text reads: Nightfall book 1, City of Day, October K Santerelli. October has a unique and intriguing style. This book is not like anything I have ever read before. You'll end up wanting more! Mercedes Lackey. A black, silver, and blue book cover, with hands holding an orb. A port city at night is inside, with a castle on a mountain. A ship is in the foreground. There are no lights in the city. The text reads: Nightfall book 2. City of Night. October K Santerelli. City of Day was good. City of Night is better. Milton J Davis A blue book cover with gold vines around the outside. It shows a face in profile of a young man with gold eyes and gold hair, and antlers growing out of his head. He is smooth-shaven. The text reads: October K Santerelli. The Book of the Witch's Son.
March 10, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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I told you, on Wednesdays (and Thursdays) we wear pink! Enjoyed a solo trip out to the theater. Ever been to a show solo? It's kind of amazing.
A young man with curly red brown hair and a white button down with a blue pattern smiles in front of a hot pink sign for the mean girls musical
February 28, 2025 at 5:54 AM
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Didn't get into the Trans Cohort I applied for, but spots were tight! Still not going to stop being an advocate in my community for gender expansive identities. I'm too queer to look straight and I shouldn't be afraid to leave my house in a hairbow!
Young man with dark curly hair in a purple beret with flowers, a yellow sweater vest, and a rainbow pastel cardigan, sitting in a car. He is making a silly face.
February 25, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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I am taking my victory laps where I can. My local @barnesandnoble.com held a signing, where I was the star! Did a reading, nailed it, and got my work out there. It was awesome.
February 25, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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If I had a nickel for every time I got a weird Christianity-related book misprinted inside my k*ller ghost island dark fantasy book, I would have two nickels...which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it happened twice.
A sliver of the cover of City of Day by October K Santerelli, and the front page of the interior - Christmas before Christianity, printed where the original book should be.
February 20, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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Posted ALL ABOUT IT in my newsletter today, look below for the link for this VIRTUAL BOOK LAUNCH. This is going to be an awesome launch event for book 2 in my series, City of Night, which features:
Disability
Asexual main character
Asexual romance
Gay romance (M/M)
and HEALTHY COMMUNICATION.
A foggy black and white background with decorative swirls on the corners. White text reads: Virtual book launch. March 2nd, 5pm EST, 3pm MST, 2pm PST. With guests Milton J Davis (pictured is a black gentleman with a red argyle sweater vest and a white button down shirt, wearing dark pants and glasses.) and Sarah J Sover (pictured is a smiling woman with dark blue hair at shoulder length, wearing a black t-shirt.). Hosted by October K Santerelli (pictured is a man with dark curly hair wearing a rainbow tie, white button down, and yellow sweater vest. He has matching yellow glasses.) and Joe Compton of Go Indie Now (pictured is a smiling man with a graying goatee and a gray flat cap, wearing a black t-shirt. The Go Indie Now logo is over the bottom of this picture). Giveaways. Interview. Reading. Must be present to win.
February 17, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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POTSie author here! I like writing ghosts, ooOooOooo...
February 14, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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ACTUAL MAGIC:
Caspian is as far from a magical chosen one as you can get, which makes rooming with the ACTUAL Chosen One impossible. When romance blooms, can Arik's prophetic fate keep him and Caspian apart, or will the two discover that some magic is stronger than others?
#questpit #ya #rf #w
An image collage. Two hands clasped in a rainbow. A castle in the mountains. One short pair of sneakers on tip toe standing toe to toe with a pair flat-footed, implying a kiss. A dark academia picture of someone studying with tea, and a book about moths. A blond, muscled young man in black and white. A soft-featured young man with dark shaggy hair. A library packed with old books. Blue sparkles and hands holding golden light. Text in the center says: ACTUAL MAGIC. Rivals to lovers. Opposites attract. Magical school. LGBTQ+. It quotes the book in an excerpt: "You know what the worst thing ever is? When you're having a crappy day and the weather is perfect. I'm talking blue sky, sun shining, just enough of a breeze to keep the temperature right where you want it - only everything else is awful. Like now."
February 12, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Prince Charming waits for a princess at the ball, unaware his manservant loves him. When a simple man puts on a dress and finds the life SHE always wanted on the other side, can Elie find the courage to be herself AND tell the prince she loves him? (Trans Cinderella)
#questpit #w #f #a
A high heel sits on a table. It is of blue glass with gold and pearl detailing.
February 12, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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Don't forget, Nightfall 1 and 2 are FOR SALE now! Buy them both in the discounted pack on my website ( octoberksanterelli.com/shop ). Don't want to pay? Get FREE digital copies in your email inbox in exchange for a review! All you have to do is fill out this form -> forms.gle/86b2FT1xtgCG...
A book cover. Hands hold a glowing golden orb with a city inside. The city has mountains and is on the ocean. A ship sails in the water. The text reads: Nightfall, book 1. City of Day. October K Santerelli. October has a unique and intriguing style. This book is not like anything I have ever read before. You'll end up wanting more! Mercedes Lackey. A book cover. Hands hold a moonlit orb. Inside is a city, a mountainous port city. It has no lights visible. In the foreground of the orb is a ship that is lit and a small boat with a lantern. The text reads: Nightfall book 2. City of Night. October K Santerelli. City of Day was good. City of Night is better. Milton J Davis.
February 6, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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Be gay, make laws. One Colorado's #lobbyday event was a way for us to get in front of our legislators and share our stories so they can help protect us as 💩 comes down the line. Almost 400 people spoke up to say: we exist, always have, always will. Fantastic day.
February 4, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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ARC CALL.
Well, sort of. Early reader call! Do you want a copy of City of Night? I have a wee Google form for you. YES you can get a digital copy of book one to go with it to catch up on the whole series!

forms.gle/oRtsrRKdxngZ...
A dark blue-green book cover with silver-white lettering. A pair of hands holds an orb, inside of which is a city at night. The city is not lit. The only light is from a ship in the foreground of the orb. It reads: Nightfall book 2. City of Night. October K Santerelli. City of Day was good. City of Night is better. Milton J. Davis.
January 29, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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A story in two parts. Mogwai discovers the new companion chair by my desk, designed for pets to hang out while you work. 10/10, it's a hit.
January 25, 2025 at 5:05 AM
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Have you not gotten a copy of my book one, which is preventing you from getting a book two? I made you a special discount pack. Order BOTH books in a limited time bundle to celebrate the launch of City of Night!
octoberksanterelli.com/nightfall-se...
January 23, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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This is my pretty pretty audiobook cover. Audiobook coming soon!!
January 23, 2025 at 6:36 AM