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Don Martin @bydonmartin.bsky.social · 14h

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...

Photo of Don holding Verity Vox and the Curse of Foxfire

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Caitlin O'Connell @caitlinrenata.bsky.social · Sep 8

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 · Sep 4

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 · Sep 3

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...

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.

www.commonsensemedia.org

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Meg Elison @megelison.bsky.social · Aug 26

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.

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 · Aug 24

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Don Martin @bydonmartin.bsky.social · Aug 20

🚨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...

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.

www.eventbrite.com

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Don Martin @bydonmartin.bsky.social · Aug 18

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

www.tiktok.com/t/ZT6Qqp2kd/

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

TikTok video by Don Martin

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Kevin Ryan @kevryanperson.bsky.social · Aug 14

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 · Aug 7

@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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Samira Ahmed @samiraahmed.bsky.social · Aug 8

Share the title of a book you've read and loved this summer!

Trying to remember share some joy here, too.

I just read two witchy books that I adored!! Verity Vox and the Curse of Foxfire @bydonmartin.bsky.social and A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna ❤️❤️

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laurie love @rckymntluv.bsky.social · Aug 6

'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 · Aug 6

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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laurie love @rckymntluv.bsky.social · Aug 6

THIS IS SUCH A GREAT AUDIO BOOK!!!!!

by @bydonmartin.bsky.social
reading by jennifer hale on audible

#amreading
#ya

youtube.com/shorts/kHaz_...

Verity Vox and the Curse of Foxfire is available everywhere books are sold NOW!

YouTube video by Head On Fire

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Don Martin @bydonmartin.bsky.social · Aug 6

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 · Jul 18

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

Don Martin @bydonmartin.bsky.social · Jul 18

Birdhouse Books @birdhousebooksatx.bsky.social in Austin, Tx - Sept. 19th at 7pm

Tickets here:

withfriends.co/event/264475...

9/19 - Verity Vox And The Curse of Foxfire: Don Martin Book Tour by Birdhouse Books and Gifts

Get tickets and support Birdhouse Books and Gifts by becoming a member

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Don Martin @bydonmartin.bsky.social · Jul 18

Linden Tree Books in Los Altos, CA - Sept. 6th at 6pm

In conversation with @maggietokudahall.bsky.social

Details here:

www.lindentreebooks.com/events-calen...

Events Calendar

We host author events, story times, art and writing workshops, book clubs, and support local community fundraisers and neighborhood building activities.

www.lindentreebooks.com

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Don Martin @bydonmartin.bsky.social · Jul 18

Loyalty Bookstore in Washington, DC - August 30th from 7-8:30pm

In conversation with Christine Platt

Tickets here:

loyaltybookstores.com/verityvox

Don Martin and Christine Platt for Verity Vox

loyaltybookstores.com

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Don Martin @bydonmartin.bsky.social · Jul 18

Park Books in Severna Park, MD - August 30th from 1p-2p

In conversation with @brigidkemmerer.bsky.social

Tickets here:

www.parkbooksmd.com/events/29637...

Author Event: Don Martin | Park Books

Severna Park's local indie bookstore

www.parkbooksmd.com

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Don Martin @bydonmartin.bsky.social · Jul 18

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 · Jul 18

Brookline Booksmith in Brookline, MA - August 27th

In conversation with Kelly Andrew

Tickets here:

brooklinebooksmith.com/event/2025-0...

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

brooklinebooksmith.com

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Don Martin @bydonmartin.bsky.social · Jul 18

Signing at Jolly Giraffe Books in Frankfort, IL - August 24th

12p-3p

No ticket necessary!

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Don Martin @bydonmartin.bsky.social · Jul 18

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...

Meet Author Don Martin

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Don Martin @bydonmartin.bsky.social · Jul 18

Book launch at Anderson's Bookshop, Naperville, IL - August 4th

In conversation with K. Ancrum

Tickets here:

www.eventcombo.com/e/Author-Eve...

Author Event with Don Martin/Verity Vox and the Curse of Foxfire

Join Anderson’s Bookshop for an author event with Don Martin , to celebrate the release of his newest book, Verity Vox and the Curse of Foxfire , on Monday,...

www.eventcombo.com

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