August 3, 2026
Something extraordinary is coming soon
The first proper glimpse of Sam — When Touch Can Heal. One touch can save a life. One touch could start a war.
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Stories that insist on hope
Queen of Unconventional Happy Endings
Hans M Hirschi writes hopeful, character-driven stories about love, belonging and the courage to become who we are.
♛A title bestowed by their publisher — and a promise to readers.
Swiss born · Archipelago based · Proudly queer
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News & Events
New stories, first glimpses, release news and places where we can meet.
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Find your next story
Books for children, young adults and grown-ups — united by empathy, queer lives and the possibility of hope.
Historical fiction
Returning to the Land of the Morning Calm
Available as: Paperback · EbookView editions ↗
Short stories
Shorts — Stories from Beneath the Rainbow
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Coming next
August 28, 2026
Sam — When Touch Can Heal
A young adult urban fantasy about a healing touch, the price of compassion and hope under impossible circumstances.
Read more →November 30, 2026
The Golden One — Deliverance
The Golden One returns. The fourth novel takes Jason into a new struggle for the future of Mother Earth.
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Meet Hans
Born in Switzerland and based on Styrsö in the Gothenburg archipelago, Hans M Hirschi writes across genres and generations. Their novels center queer lives without reducing their characters to labels.
Hope is never cheaply earned. Hirschi’s characters face grief, illness, prejudice and impossible choices — yet find ways forward that are surprising, humane and unconventional.
“Hope is rarely where you expect to find it.”
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Stories become conversations
Hans offers school visits, workshops and literary talks in Swedish or English. Every visit is adapted to the audience’s age, needs and maturity.
Creating Your Own Fantastic Worlds
Interactive storytelling · ages 6–9 · 1–1.5 hours
Friendship & Diversity
Writing workshop · children and young adults · 2–3 hours
Being Yourself
Lecture and discussion · young adults · 1.5–2 hours
Writing Beyond Norms
Adult workshop · 2–3 hours
Author visits may qualify for cultural grants through Region Västra Götaland. Bookings can also be made through Författarförmedlingen.
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