@bydonmartin
Author of fiction, non-fiction, & poetry. Coming soon: Verity Vox & the Curse of Foxfire (YA fantasy); Where did everybody go? (Non-Fic) Out now: The Dabbler’s Guide to Witchcraft; while I wait to be a god again; The Playground Host: Head On Fire pod
Joined UpScroll. If you’ve been wanting my TikTok or instagram content but don’t want to use either of those platforms, I’ll be crossposting there.
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Author Don Martin (left) a tall white man with blonde hair and glasses in a teal shirt with a pattern of avocados, beside author Meg Elison, a short fat white woman in a red dress and a red face mask, stand togther at a bookstore outside of Chicago.
Going to do a lunchtime livestream with
@bydonmartin.bsky.social on instagram at noon central, talking writing.
What questions could we answer for you?
Let us know below and we’ll try to answer them all!
Whos ready to go back to Foxfire?
Episode 1 of Hexes & Heroes: A Foxfire Prelude drops later today!
Hexes & Heroes | A Foxfire Prelude | OFFICIAL TRAILER
youtu.be/G0vnDnGWxQcdp
Mike Johnson is getting Heated Rivalry for Christmas.
Marjorie Taylor Greene is getting Sentient Menorah Candle Bisexual Hanukkah Orgy.
George Santos…
Ugh… what’s the book to give every politician?
Foundling Fathers by @megelison.bsky.social
Indianapolis! I’ll be there this Saturday at Loudmouth Books!
Come by and see me!
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My media takeover continues! I was invited onto the Decoder Ring podcast to talk about how some made up conspiracy theory nonsense led to the demise of the once great Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe.
Also…community, nostalgia, & loneliness.
Listen here:
slate.com/podcasts/dec...
I wrote an article about loneliness as a tool for creativity.
Writer’s Digest published it.
www.writersdigest.com/the-nature-a...
It’s my pub day!!! I’m returning to nonfiction with my new audiobook, Where Did Everybody Go?,!
Buying on @libro.fm now through 11/13 gets you an invite to my digital launch party, in conversation with @abbycox.bsky.social!
libro.fm/audiobooks/9...
I wrote an article for Katie Couric Media about loneliness, fascism, and front doors.
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
🎃 CHICAGO READERS!! 🎃
Come join me and Miranda Sun TONIGHT at The Book Stall at 6:30!
I am giving away Tacita’s Heart! (The anatomical heart 🫀 wax melts I made in collaboration with The Librarian’s Candle Co. that smell like Foxfire).
thebookstall.com/event/2025-1...
Photo of Don holding Verity Vox and the Curse of Foxfire
Want to read a Harry Potter alternative about queer witches?
Are you tempted by Prime Day deals, but don’t want to support an evil corporation?
@bookshop_org is having an Anti-Prime Day sale! IT ENDS TODAY!!!
Might I suggest Verity Vox and the Curse of Foxfire?
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Agent friends: I zoomed through the audiobook of VERITY VOX AND THE CURSE OF FOXFIRE this weekend and it was great and had everything I want in a YA fantasy. Cool witchy magic! A fun voice! Cozy, but still important stakes! SAPPHIC!!!
If you have anything like this, send it my way? :) #MSWL
Photo of Don in front of a stack of signed books titled Verity Vox and the Curse of Foxfire
Signed a fresh stack of books at Anderson’s Bookshop! I know a lot of these are for backorders, but they also have some left if you’re looking for a signed copy!
Any copy of Verity Vox and the Curse of Foxfire purchased through them will be signed!
andersonsbookshop.com/book/9798890...
So I just found out Verity Vox and the Curse of Foxfire did get another starred review of a sort.
Common Sense Media gave us a 5 star review and named Verity Vox to their Common Sense Selection for teens:
www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews...
This Friday, one night only! I'm talking with @bydonmartin.bsky.social about his new bestselling book, Verity Vox and the Curse of Foxfire, and YA lit with @ryanlasala.bsky.social and @claribelortega.com. Join us, because I've been married for a week and I will be RUNNING back home the next day.

🚨EMERGENCY UPDATE ABOUT MY PANEL AT STRAND IN NYC🚨
IT IS NOT SOLD OUT!
The website mistakenly made it look like the event was sold out so nobody was buying tickets. THERE ARE LOTS OF TICKETS AND BOOKS LEFT SO IF YOU ARE IN NYC PLEASE COME SEE ME NEXT FRIDAY!
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Forgotten History: the Vulcan, West Virginia bridge collapse and how it inspired Verity Vox and the Curse of Foxfire.
www.tiktok.com/t/ZT6Qqp2kd/
Author @bydonmartin.bsky.social graces the @tyrantpodcast.bsky.social podcast as The Bradberry of Tullagherin pod.link/1611976417
Don's new Young Adult Fantasy novel Verity Vox and the Curse of Foxfire is out now!
Find Verity Vox and the Curse on Don Martin's website bydonmartin.com/verity-vox-1
@bydonmartin.bsky.social talks about why representation in books matters and why all magic kids deserve magic stories 📚💖✨
If you want to help WNDB send magic stories (like Don's!) to trans & nonbinary youth, consider supporting our new bookish care package initiative:
🏳️⚧️ bit.ly/MagicCarePackages
'There is a quietude that invades spaces where deeply personal secrets have been recently divulged. To tie it to a feeling, to say it is sad, or it is awkward, or it is worrying, is to try and tie up the wind with a handkerchief. It is insufficient.' - @bydonmartin.bsky.social #VerityVox
Thank you so much for reading!
I appreciate any and all love for my book.
Small question since I was tagged in… Was this shout out meant for Verity Vox and the Curse of Foxfire?
It’s about Appalachia, not Japan. There are no kitsune, nor are there any foxes or fox spirits.
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THIS IS SUCH A GREAT AUDIO BOOK!!!!!
by @bydonmartin.bsky.social
reading by jennifer hale on audible
#amreading
#ya
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Oh…you’re here.
I was definitely ready for you!
Verity Vox and the Curse of Foxfire is AVAILABLE NOW!
bydonmartin.com/verity-vox-1
All times are local. For inquiries about directions, pricing, availability, stock, and anything else please contact the respective bookstore.
Birdhouse Books @birdhousebooksatx.bsky.social in Austin, Tx - Sept. 19th at 7pm
Tickets here:
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Linden Tree Books in Los Altos, CA - Sept. 6th at 6pm
In conversation with @maggietokudahall.bsky.social
Details here:
www.lindentreebooks.com/events-calen...
Loyalty Bookstore in Washington, DC - August 30th from 7-8:30pm
In conversation with Christine Platt
Tickets here:
loyaltybookstores.com/verityvox
