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West Virginia Public Broadcasting @wvpublic.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

This week, #InsideAppalachia 🌄, a new book for young adults, Verity Vox and the Curse of Foxfire, mixes historical fact with spooky Appalachian folklore. Also, over 15 years, a photojournalist documented an Ohio family. Now, she’s a part of their lives.

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Inside Appalachia

Inside Appalachia tells the stories of our people, and how they live today. The show is an audio tour of our rich history, food, music and culture.Listen Sundays at 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. on WVPB…

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Don Martin @bydonmartin.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

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. share.upscrolled.com/en/user/ac2d...

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Meg Elison @megelison.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

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!

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.

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Don Martin @bydonmartin.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

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

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Don Martin @bydonmartin.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

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

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Don Martin @bydonmartin.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Indianapolis! I’ll be there this Saturday at Loudmouth Books! Come by and see me! loudmouthindy.com/events/40657...

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Don Martin Reading and Signing | Loudmouth Books

Indy's only bookstore specializing in banned and challenged books

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Don Martin @bydonmartin.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

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...

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The Curiosities of Cozy Season

From pumpkin spice lattes to autumn leaves to an elusive cookie, the mysteries lurking behind three signifiers of fall.

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Don Martin @bydonmartin.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

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...

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Where Did Everybody Go? Audiobook on Libro.fm

In the bestselling tradition of Mary Roach and A.J. Jacobs comes a fresh and powerful deep dive on loneliness, illuminating the complexity of this misunderstood social phenomenon and why people need p...

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Don Martin @bydonmartin.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

I wrote an article for Katie Couric Media about loneliness, fascism, and front doors. www.yahoo.com/news/article...

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Fighting Fascism at Your Front Door

Your interactions with your neighbors mean a lot more than you might realize.

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Don Martin @bydonmartin.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

🎃 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...

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Don Martin @bydonmartin.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

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? bookshop.org/p/books/veri...

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Caitlin O'Connell @caitlinrenata.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

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

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Don Martin @bydonmartin.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

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...

Photo of Don in front of a stack of signed books titled Verity Vox and the Curse of Foxfire

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Don Martin @bydonmartin.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

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...

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Verity Vox and the Curse of Foxfire Book Review

Thrilling, tricky, heart-filled tale of witch in training. Read Common Sense Media's Verity Vox and the Curse of Foxfire review, age rating, and parents guide.

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Meg Elison @megelison.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

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.

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Purchase a Ticket for Event YA Panel: Don Martin & Guests | Strand Books

Join us at Strand Books for YA Panel: Don Martin & Guests event. Discover author talks, book signings, and unique literary experiences.

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Don Martin @bydonmartin.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

🚨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! www.eventbrite.com/e/ya-panel-d...

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YA Panel: Don Martin & Guests

Join us for an event with debut novelist Don Martin, discussing his new book Verity Vox and the Curse of Foxfire.

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Don Martin @bydonmartin.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Forgotten History: the Vulcan, West Virginia bridge collapse and how it inspired Verity Vox and the Curse of Foxfire. www.tiktok.com/t/ZT6Qqp2kd/

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Forgotten History: the Vulcan, West Virginia bridge collapse and how it inspired Verity Vox and the Curse of Foxfire.

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Kevin Ryan @kevryanperson.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

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

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We Need Diverse Books @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

@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

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laurie love @rckymntluv.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

'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

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Don Martin @bydonmartin.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

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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Don Martin @bydonmartin.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

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

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Don Martin @bydonmartin.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

All times are local. For inquiries about directions, pricing, availability, stock, and anything else please contact the respective bookstore.

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Don Martin @bydonmartin.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Loyalty Bookstore in Washington, DC - August 30th from 7-8:30pm In conversation with Christine Platt Tickets here: loyaltybookstores.com/verityvox

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Don Martin and Christine Platt for Verity Vox

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Don Martin @bydonmartin.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Park Books in Severna Park, MD - August 30th from 1p-2p In conversation with @brigidkemmerer.bsky.social Tickets here: www.parkbooksmd.com/events/29637...

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Author Event: Don Martin | Park Books

Severna Park's local indie bookstore

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Don Martin @bydonmartin.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

The Strand Bookstore @strandbookstore in New York, NY - August 29th A Seriously Spooky YA panel featuring @ryanlasala.bsky.social @claribelortega.com and @megelison.bsky.social Tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/ya-panel-d...

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Don Martin @bydonmartin.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Brookline Booksmith in Brookline, MA - August 27th In conversation with Kelly Andrew Tickets here: brooklinebooksmith.com/event/2025-0...

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Don Martin with Kelly Andrew: Verity Vox and the Curse of Foxfire

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Don Martin @bydonmartin.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Signing at Jolly Giraffe Books in Frankfort, IL - August 24th 12p-3p No ticket necessary!

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Don Martin @bydonmartin.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Booktenders in Barboursville, WV @booktenderswv - August 8th In conversation with Paul Martin (yes...my uncle) This is a REALLY SPECIAL homecoming event. I would LOVE to see you all there! Tickets here: booktenderswv.com/event/2025-0...

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Don Martin @bydonmartin.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Young Adult Midwest Book Conference - July 26th In conversation with Samira Ahmed who is giving the keynote! Tickets here: www.eventcombo.com/e/ya-midwest...

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YA Midwest 2025

YAM Returns to Naperville in 2025! Are you ready to celebrate all things YA? *YA Midwest is a book festival for YA readers of all ages.

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Don Martin @bydonmartin.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Announcing the tour schedule for Verity Vox and the Curse of Foxfire! There might still be one last little event or two upcoming, but as far as major city bookstore tour appearances go this is it! Hope to see you out there! This is my very first book tour! AHHHHHHHH

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Cara @xandara.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

AHHH just got this email from the library! 🥳

Hi Cara,

I received your request for Verity Vox and the Curse of Foxfire by Don Martin as an eaudiobook. I wanted to let you know that I have purchased this title! It typically takes newly purchased titles a few hours to appear in our OverDrive / Libby collections, so it should be there by this evening.

Please note that this is a pre-order title expected to be released on August 5.

Happy reading!

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Don Martin @bydonmartin.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

If a poet wrote a novel, it might sound like this. Verity Vox and the Curse of Foxfire comes out August 5th! www.tiktok.com/t/ZT62D3uG7/

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If a poet wrote a novel, it might sound like this. Verity Vox and the Curse of Foxfire is out August 5th!

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Don Martin @bydonmartin.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

THEN you can turn around and submit that sales receipt to the pagestreetya giveaway to receive DIGITAL art for FREE! pagestreetpublishing.my.canva.site/pre-order-ve...

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Preorder Verity Vox

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Don Martin @bydonmartin.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Quick reminder that if you are looking for SIGNED COPIES of Verity Vox and the Curse of Foxfire, the best way to do that is to pre-order with Anderson's Bookshop! You get a signed copy + lots of other goodies! andersonsbookshop.com/book/9798890...

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Verity Vox and the Curse of Foxfire

WELCOME TO FOXFIREThe rules here are simple:Don’t look in the trees.Don’t whistle in the woods at night.Don’t answer if you hear yourname called.And remember . . . everything wants.Verity Vox is a wit...

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laurie love @rckymntluv.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

I do scarves and blankets to donate once someone contributed yarn by giving me her late mom's knitting bag I couldn't bring myself to tear up all of the stuff so I made a thing where the mom knit stuff were cocoons and her needles were the branches re: podcast convo cc: @bydonmartin.bsky.social

framed art with straight knitting needles as branches, knit fabric wrapped in wire for cocoons, wood fabric as background, butterflies cut from photos of crocheted blankets

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Slayerfest 98: A Queer Podcast @slayerfestx98.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

✨New Patreon Ep✨ @ianxcarlos.bsky.social + @theadamsass.bsky.social revisit Buffy's "Restless" for the ep's 25th w ‪@bydonmartin.bsky.social‬ @michaelvarrati.bsky.social @iannitram.bsky.social‬ +Sabrina Sub to our Royalty tier+ up to watch the 3hr deep dive vid rec: www.patreon.com/posts/131976...

Cover image for our Patreon pod episode on Buffy s4's finale "Restless" with Buffy, Willow, Xander, and Giles action figures looking like they're on a stage production set in the dessert with the first slayer and tara behind them in the sand

Photo collage of all the guests for our Buffy s4 "Restless" 25th anniversary rec - Ian Carlos Crawford, Adam Sass, Ian Martin, Don Martin, Sabinra Ryan + Michael Varrati

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Don Martin @bydonmartin.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Things my fact checker had to verify for my upcoming audiobook Where Did Everybody Go? To which bathhouse did James Baldwin bring Marlon Brando? Did Jason Bourne ever use a fork as a weapon? Exactly how many enzymes are in buffalo saliva that improve the regrowth rate and viability of grass?

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Don Martin @bydonmartin.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

So sorry but I won’t be able to break away for any non-con events that weekend.

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