Non-fiction writing by Orion Sandstorrm

Non-fiction Writing by Orion Sandstorrm.

My writings about otherkin and therianthropes:

Otherkin Timeline: The Recent History of Elfin, Fae, and Animal People. (PDF)
Version 1.9, updated January 16, 2012. 1.40 MB, 110 pages. Rated PG.
Spanning from 1972 to 2011 inclusive, this work of non-fiction traces the recent history of therianthropes and otherkin: real people who identify themselves as animals and legendary beings. All events in this timeline are drawn from primary sources when possible, such as contemporary print and electronic media, as well as interviews with people who were directly involved at the time. Events covered include the coining of jargon, the publication of books, the rise and fall of various parts of the community, the development of philosophical explanations for being otherkin, and much more.

Icon. The Otherkin and Therianthrope Book-List. (PDF)
Version 3.1, updated May 7, 2011. 0.3 MB, 21 pages. Rated PG.
A comprehensive annotated bibliography of printed books about otherkin and therianthropes, non-fiction and fiction.

Icon. A Directory of Otherkin Writings and Other Works, Organized by Topic. (PDF)
Version 0.5, updated November 27, 2011. 2.54 MB, 228 pages.
Rated PG-13 for occasional strong language.
Over 500 different authors and artists (from inside as well as outside the community) wrote or painted these essays, stories, poems, paintings, and other works about real otherkin and therians. These aren't limited to English. The directory also lists translations and original works in 15 other languages. If you're wondering about any topic that any otherkin or therians have ever discussed, you'll probably find several essays on that topic here, each offering a different answer.

My other writings

Icon. The Directory of Signature Codes.
Rated PG-13, because some codes address adult topics.
"Signature codes" are ways of conveying personal information in a condensed manner, for use in online forum signatures, and were popular during the Nineties, up to about 2004. This comprehensive directory of signature codes tells you where to find the original Geek Code, and the many spin-offs of it, such as the Dragon Code.

Icon. On the Design of Foreleg Extensions and Quadrupedal Costumes. (PDF)
Version 1.0, updated October 28, 2011. 0.5 MB, 15 pages. Rated G.
In this illustrated research essay, I summarize the variety of designs for foreleg extensions that enable a performer to walk gracefully while on all fours. Safety concerns in designing and wearing quadrupedal costumes. Examples of spiritual and secular performances in which foreleg extensions have been used. Has illustrations, bibliography, index.

If you had found these books in a bookstore,
would you have bought them? Please donate.

Although I have worked for many months to write each of these books, I make all these resources available online for free, so as to help the community. If you think that my books are worth something, then you can donate, if you like. Even a tiny amount would be enough to let me know that I have been helpful and interesting to someone. Thank you.