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Erik Christopher Martin @erikcmartin.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

My middle grade LGBTQ+ paranormal mystery series, Dotty Morgan Supernatural Sleuth, is coming on Kindle Unlimited in a week. So, I am doing one last free book promo for Books 1-3. Get them from now thru 10/5/2026. Links in the comments.

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Erik Christopher Martin @erikcmartin.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

And then there were five. The Case of the Lake Erie Monster: Dotty Morgan Supernatural Sleuth Book Five is out today! Dotty goes to Cleveland and discovers a giant monster in the lake. bookshop.org/p/books/the-...

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The Case of the Lake Erie Monster

Worst vacation ever!Dotty planned to spend the summer break before 8th grade exploring haunted places with her friends. But her friends have their own lives and will be gone most of the summer. An ang...

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Erik Christopher Martin @erikcmartin.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Old Town, San Diego, decorating early for Day of the Dead.

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Erik Christopher Martin @erikcmartin.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out for the KPBS San Diego Book Festival yesterday. The crowds were really enthusiastic, which made the even so much fun.

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Erik Christopher Martin @erikcmartin.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Both of these ARC campaigns are still going on. Read the new Dotty Morgan book, The Case of the Lake Erie Monster, before anyone else. #BookSprouts #NetGalley #middlegrade

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Erik Christopher Martin @erikcmartin.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

This is a fun, free event in San Diego next Saturday August 22 at the University of San Diego, The KPBS Festival of Books. Check it out from 10a - 4p.

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Erik Christopher Martin @erikcmartin.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

1100 people downloaded copies of my latest book (The Case of the Niceferatu) over the last 5 days. Now, the big questions: Will any of them actually read it? And if they do, how many will leave a review somewhere? I predict 4 reviews. I'll keep you all updated.

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Erik Christopher Martin @erikcmartin.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

My ARC campaign on BookSprouts is still going on. The Case of the Lake Erie Monster is a middle grade paranormal mystery starring my 13-year-old lesbian supernatural sleuth, Dotty Morgan.

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Erik Christopher Martin @erikcmartin.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Free Kids Book Day starts in a few hours (depending on where you are).

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Erik Christopher Martin @erikcmartin.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

The new Dotty Morgan book comes out next month, so read Book Four, The Case of the Niceferatu, for free as an eBook from now until August 6. Vampires, reunions, sledding, and more. #indiebook #freebooks #kidsmysteryseries a.co/d/0igRSYI7

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Erik Christopher Martin @erikcmartin.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

So far NetGalley doesn't love the cover for my new book. I really like this cover, so I'm a little surprised.

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Erik Christopher Martin @erikcmartin.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Dotty Morgan is like if Encyclopedia Brown merged with Alvin Fernald, became a Black girl, and dated Sally Kimball.

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Erik Christopher Martin @erikcmartin.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Get an advance reader copy (ARC) of my newest Dotty Morgan book. I'm running an ARC campaign on BookSprouts for advance readers who are willing to leave an honest review when they are done. If you're interested check out the link below. #indiebooks #queerkidsbooks booksprout.co/reviewer/rev...

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Erik Christopher Martin @erikcmartin.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

My artist sent me a sketch of the cover for book six of Dotty Morgan Supernatural Sleuth. It's perfect. I had no notes.

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Erik Christopher Martin @erikcmartin.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

I had a nice day in Seal Beach yesterday talking to folks about my Dotty Morgan series. Thank you to everyone who came out. And thanks to the other authors who were there with me, Paula Swearingen, Debbie Wastling, and Jannel Strube.

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Erik Christopher Martin @erikcmartin.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Next Saturday on 6/27/2026 I'll be selling books at the Seal Beach Community pop up. It will be me and 3 authors of historical fiction. Check us out.

Flyer describing a pop up market at Seal Beach, CA on 6/27/26.

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Erik Christopher Martin @erikcmartin.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

I had the pleasure of meeting author, Thomas Wing, at the release of his new book, Perilous Shores, an historical tale of naval warfare during the American Revolution. I bought the first two books in the series and can't wait to read them. www.goodreads.com/book/show/25...

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Erik Christopher Martin @erikcmartin.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Next Saturday on 6/27/2026 I'll be selling books at the Seal Beach Community pop up. It will be me and 3 authors of historical fiction. Check us out.

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Erik Christopher Martin @erikcmartin.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

If you're in Hillcrest tomorrow (6/19/2026) from 6-9, stop by The Studio Door on 4th for the release of Steph C.'s new book of poetry - The Value of Broken Things. She'll read from the new book, and you can also sign up for an open mic. #hillcrestsandiego #lgbtqsandiego #freeliteraryevent

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Children's Bookshelf @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Baker Publishing Group’s new imprint Seed & Sparrow, which will release 9–12 picture books and board books annually, debuts in March 2027 with a storybook Bible

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Baker Publishing Group to Launch Children’s Imprint

Seed & Sparrow, which will release 9–12 picture books and board books annually, debuts in March 2027 with a storybook Bible by Baker’s bestselling author, Tara-Leigh Cobble.

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Children's Bookshelf @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book biography about an overlooked abolitionist, a graphic novel following a tween’s attempts to escape the Underworld, a supernatural YA novel about a mysterious book, and more

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New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of June 15, 2026

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Erik Christopher Martin @erikcmartin.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

The Case of the Niceferatu was a National Indie Excellence Award finalist this year! (Juvenile fiction age 6-12) www.indieexcellence.com/20th-annual-...

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Erik Christopher Martin @erikcmartin.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Today is the last day to pick up book one of my Dotty Morgan Supernatural Sleuth series for free.

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Erik Christopher Martin @erikcmartin.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

On my way to a cookout full of writers today. Who says writers aren't social?

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Erik Christopher Martin @erikcmartin.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

The 1st Dotty Morgan book, The Case of the French Fry Phantom is FREE for Kindle from Friday 6/5/26 - Tuesday 6/9/26. Catch up before Book Five comes out in September. #LGBTQkids #KindleUnlimited #FreeEbook a.co/d/0hG7nzgq

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Erik Christopher Martin @erikcmartin.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Still there on KU, plenty of time to get caught up before The Case of the Lake Erie Monster comes out in September.

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Erik Christopher Martin @erikcmartin.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

I share some middle grade LGBTQIA+ book recs and talk about the LGBTQIA+ characters in my own books. #queerkidslit #bookrecs #HappyPride dottymorgan.com/blog/my-favo...

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Erik Christopher Martin @erikcmartin.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Happy Pride Month from Dotty Morgan, the awesomest LGBTQIA+ supernatural sleuth at Elderton Middle School. #queerkidslit #lgbtqiakidsbooks #indiebookseries

Dotty Morgan, a 12-year-old Black girl, stares at Hannah, a 12-year-old white girl, who stares back with obvious affection. Their carved initials, "DM" and "HM" are contained inside a carved heart on a tree behind them.

Drawing of Dotty Morgan in her bedroom. Dotty is a Black girl in the 7th grade. She wears glasses with a rainbow frame and a pink shirt with a unicorn on the front. Her room is cluttered with books.

Two middle school girls, Dotty and Hannah, battle zombie ninjas in Dotty's living room.

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Erik Christopher Martin @erikcmartin.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

I'm deep in the trenches of blurb writing.

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SCBWI SoCal @scbwisocal.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Did you know? The OC Children's Book Festival at Orange Coast College is on Sept 20 and our chapter reserved a booth! This event draws 7,000 families and is for 0-12 year olds. Registration to have a spot in the booth for bookselling/signing opens May 23rd at 8 AM. See our website for more info!

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Erik Christopher Martin @erikcmartin.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

The next Dotty Morgan book, The Case of the Lake Erie Monster is back from the editor. The final draft is done. I'm in the throes of formatting the book and writing the front and back matter. The release date is locked in. Look for it on 9/25/2026!

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Erik Christopher Martin @erikcmartin.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Updating keywords. One of the joys of writing no one ever mentions.

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Erik Christopher Martin @erikcmartin.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

This ends on Tuesday. Pick up a free copy while you have a chance. The Case of the Greensboro Gremlins is a lighter Dotty Morgan adventure featuring girl's wrestling, youth fashion, and themes of body positivity and awful parents. Ages 10-12.

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Erik Christopher Martin @erikcmartin.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

This is Hannah, Dotty Morgan's girlfriend. Today, I finished the rough draft of her origin story. Initially, it was going to be a short, 8-10K word reader magnet. It turned into a 50K word book of its own.

In the foreground, Hannah, a 12 year-old girl, fights a zombie ninja. In the background, a zombie ninja has her girlfriend, Dotty Morgan, restrained on the floor.

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Just A Grandmom🇺🇸 @grandmompa.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

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Erik Christopher Martin @erikcmartin.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Just going to leave this here. Leslie Knope said the worst qualities in a politician are 1. Flaky 2. Corrupt 3. Rapist

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Erik Christopher Martin @erikcmartin.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

My sole focus now is finishing my rewrites on The Case of the Lake Erie Monster, the 5th Dotty Morgan Supernatural Sleuth book, so it can go to my editor. #indiebooks #middlegrade #lgbtqbooksforkids #Cleveland

The book cover for The Case of the Lake Erie Monster: Dotty Morgan Supernatural Sleuth Book Five. Depicts Dotty Morgan, a pink-haired 13-year-old girl riding on the back of giant, green water snake.

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Erik Christopher Martin @erikcmartin.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

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Erik Christopher Martin @erikcmartin.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

This! (And please get in the habit of leaving quick, honest reviews of books)

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Erik Christopher Martin @erikcmartin.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

My newest book, The Case of the Niceferatu, received a 5-Star Review from Reader Views. Dotty Morgan Supernatural Sleuth Book 4. If you like sledding, vampires, and queer middle grade representation, this might be a book for you. #indiebooks #kindleunlimited readerviews.com/reviews/the-...

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“The Case of the Niceferatu” by Erik Christopher Martin

In Erik Christopher Martin’s The Case of the Niceferatu, the supernatural sleuth, Dotty Morgan, faces off against a new enemy–vampires in a whimsical, funny, and thrilling novel. In the fictional town...

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