In THE LEGACY OF POE, there’s a far greater evil in Annalise Poe’s haunted manor… one even the ghosts fear. 😱👀 THE LEGACY OF POE is an upper YA gothic Horrormance, reimagining the life of Edgar Allan Poe. It’ll be published in Fall 2026 by Roan & Weatherford.

As a disabled author, it can be hard to find the balance between caring for my body & meeting writing deadlines, staying at pace with the publishing industry, & marketing my books. Here’s my survival kit for surviving those extra tough days!

What do you think? Are they 10s or nahhh? 🤔👀 THE LEGACY OF POE is an upper YA gothic Horrormance, reimagining the life of Edgar Allan Poe. It’ll be published in Fall 2026 by Roan & Weatherford. Perfect for fans of BELLADONNA & MEXICAN GOTHIC!

The Romance in The Legacy of Poe is very special to me, & with Valentine’s Day almost here, I wanted to share more with you! Scroll through to see the 2 most important relationships in the book! 💕

Here’s a snippet from my gothic love story, THE LEGACY OF POE. If you love tender moments like forehead kisses, hand kisses, hair tucked behind an ear, & sacrificing one’s soul to save the love of your life, then I have a treat for you!! 🖤🥀🐦‍⬛

Thank you for the hype during #questpit for all my stories! 🤩🫶🏻 THE WITCH OF GATLINBURG is a dual timeline, speculative witchy story & it’s available for lit agent rep. My debut, THE LEGACY OF POE, is coming out this fall then the pub date of THE CURSE OF WAVERLY HILLS is TBA.

Reposting for the evening crowd with info I probably should have added originally. 😂 🔥 Inspired by my own ancestors, THE WITCH OF GATLINBURG is dual POV with German & Appalachian mythology. 🔥 #questpit #Q #S #H

WEYWARD x THE BEWITCHING When two witches in different eras find themselves battling the same ancient forest spirit, they must use magic to communicate through time and find a way to save their covens from total destruction. #questpit #H #S #Q

Roux’s ASYLUM x GHOST ADVENTURES When Jade’s grieving family are invited to a ghost-hunting competition at a haunted sanatorium, paranormal investigators start disappearing & Jade fears there’s more to Waverly Hills than meets the eye. #questpit #YA #H #P TBA

BELLADONNA x MEXICAN GOTHIC Edgar Allan Poe never wrote fiction and now his victims want revenge. When a soul-devouring spirit is released, Edgar’s daughter, Annalise, and her childhood friend, Henry, must defeat the spirit or lose their souls. #questpit #H #YA #P Fall ‘26

WEYWARD x THE BEWITCHING When two witches in different eras find themselves battling the same ancient forest spirit, they must use magic to communicate through time and find a way to save their covens from total destruction. #questpit #H #S #Q

When you’re a 2026 Debut Author publishing an Edgar Allan Poe reimagining & your birthday is the day before his…it’s FATE!! Anyways, Happy Birthday to me (Jan 18th) & to the legend himself (Jan 19th)!

No Context Quotes with Humor/Sarcasm & a fun little Easter egg for Poe fans! 🤭 THE LEGACY OF POE is an upper YA gothic Horrormance, reimagining the life of Edgar Allan Poe. It’ll be published in Fall 2026. Perfect for fans of BELLADONNA & MEXICAN GOTHIC!

What I’m most excited for as a 2026 Debut Author (and what you can look forward to) Somehow?? It’s my debut year?? And I’m going to be a published author THIS year?? I’m still in disbelief, honestly. Despite that, there are a few things I genuinely can’t wait for!

No context quotes with ✨angst✨ because I love torturing my characters! 🤭🫣 Pitch: Edgar Allan Poe never wrote fiction and now his victims want revenge. When a soul-devouring spirit is released, Edgar’s daughter, Annalise, and her childhood friend, Henry, must defeat the spirit or lose their souls.

It’s 2026…which means… I’m OFFICIALLY A DEBUT AUTHOR!!!!! I’m honestly flabbergasted in the most magical (& slightly anxious) way! 😱🤯🥹✨ Happy 2026, friends! I hope you’re ready for nonstop book marketing! Because… THE LEGACY OF POE is coming your way THIS year! AHHHH!!! 😱🤯

Just a fun little post about what my character’s resolutions would be, featuring Annalise, Henry, & the sentient manor…👀🫣 THE LEGACY OF POE is an upper YA gothic Horrormance, reimagining the life of Edgar Allan Poe. It’ll be published in Fall 2026 by Roan & Weatherford. #booksky

Screaming crying throwing up because it’s ART REVEAL DAY! Marian and Vale might have murder on their minds at this fancy gala, painted by the insanely skilled lisou____ on Instagram/Threads. HELLBOUND launches 8/25/25 with @alcovepress.bsky.social! You can pre-order it RIGHT NOW. #booksky

Micro-Tropes you’ll find in THE LEGACY OF POE! THE LEGACY OF POE is an upper YA gothic horror reimagining of Edgar Allan Poe’s life. It’ll be published in Fall 2026 by Roan & Weatherford. Perfect for fans of BELLADONNA, STALKING JACK THE RIPPER, & MEXICAN GOTHIC! #booksky

How my main character would celebrate Christmas! 🎄 Happy Holidays to you & yours! I hope you have a beautiful & peaceful holiday season! 🤍 THE LEGACY OF POE is an upper YA gothic horror reimagining of Edgar Allan Poe’s life. It’ll be published in Fall 2026. #booksky

Part 1/3 of 2026 debut books I haven’t read yet, but I’m so excited to! I have a feeling these stories are going to be really special & important, especially in the world we’re living in. Be sure to add these books to your TBR list, preorder lists, & follow the authors on insta! #booksky

Published or soon to be published books I absolutely loved reading this year! I highly recommend these stunning books!! 🫶🏻

Annalise Poe & her childhood friend, Henry, were torn apart after a terrible tragedy, but they found a way back to each other. Here’s a small snippet of their reunion. THE LEGACY OF POE is an upper YA gothic horror reimagining of Edgar Allan Poe’s life. It’ll be published in Fall 2026! #booksky

2025 is coming to a close, & I’ve read some incredible books this year! Here are some 2026 debut books I had the honor of ARC reading & absolutely loved! Make sure you’re following the authors. You do NOT want to miss these BRILLIANT books coming out next year!! 🫶🏻 #booksky

Gothic Elements you’ll find in my debut novel, THE LEGACY OF POE! THE LEGACY OF POE is an upper YA gothic horror reimagining of Edgar Allan Poe’s life. It’ll be published in Fall 2026 by Roan & Weatherford. Perfect for fans of BELLADONNA & MEXICAN GOTHIC! #booksky

Things the main character of THE LEGACY OF POE is thankful for! Happy (early) Thanksgiving to those who celebrate! I am so thankful for this writing community & future readers of TLoP. Thank you for the continual support, hype, & kindness. You all are the BEST! 🥹🫶🏻🖤 #booksky

For the first time ever, I’m sharing the first line of my debut novel, THE LEGACY OF POE! Alongside the letter my FMC, Annalise Poe, is referring to as well. THE LEGACY OF POE is an upper YA gothic horror reimagining of Edgar Allan Poe’s life. It’ll be published in Fall 2026!

THE LEGACY OF POE made it to Round 2 of the i/nsta writer awards! I would be so grateful if you took a second to vote for me in League 2B under the “Most Anticipated WIP” Thank you! 🥹🖤 S/o to Florence Chien for this beautiful graphic! linktr.ee/igwriterawards

Get to know the author behind the 2026 debut book! Hi! My name is Demri, & I’m a 2026 debut author. My upper YA Gothic Horror book, THE LEGACY OF POE, is a reimagining of Edgar Allan Poe’s life, but there’s more to my story. Here are some fun little tidbits about me! ✨🖤 #authorsky

WEYWARD x THE BEWITCHING When frightening visions occur, Journey, an elemental fire witch, knows tragedy is looming. Desperate to save her coven, she turns to ancient magic, accidentally awakening a forest monster set on hunting her coven. Dual POV #questpit #A #H #S #Q

WEYWARD x THE BEWITCHING Desperate to protect her family from witch hunters, Katharina begs a deity for help. With ancient magic comes ancient distrust & the aid that was meant to help starts hunting them instead. Dual POV #questpit #A #H #S #Q

WEYWARD x THE BEWITCHING When two witches in different times find themselves battling the same ancient forest spirit, they must use magic to communicate and find a way to save their covens from destruction. #questpit #Q #A #H #S

2026 debut horror authors did a Villain collab on the camera app. Here’s a little snippet about The Feaster from my debut novel, THE LEGACY OF POE! Coming from Roan & Weatherford in Fall 2026. Check out the original post on the camera app to see other brilliant 2026 debut books & their villains!🖤

Happy Halloween!! 🎃💀🐦‍⬛👻 Are you in need of a last minute costume? Dress up as Annalise Poe, the FMC from my debut novel, The Legacy of Poe! This costume will surely steal the show, and perhaps, even some souls. 🫣👀 The Legacy of Poe will be published by Roan & Weatherford in Fall 2026!

WEYWARD x THE BEWITCHING When two witches in different times find themselves battling the same ancient forest spirit, they must use magic to communicate and find a way to save their covens from destruction. #GhostPit #H #SPEC #A

Swipe to see architecture, furniture, & spooky elements within the Poe Manor! The Legacy of Poe will be published by Roan & Weatherford in Fall 2026! #booksky

The draft of my witchy, speculative horror, dual timeline is complete! When two witches in different times find themselves battling the same ancient forest spirit, they must use magic to communicate and find a way to save their covens from destruction. Based on Appalachian & German mythology!

In honor of finishing the dev edits, I’ll start sharing more snippets & quotes. To start, here’s the media you will find in my debut, The Legacy of Poe! Swipe to see a snippet from the opening page… a letter from Edgar Allan Poe to his (fictional) daughter, my FMC, Annalise Poe! #booksky

My gothic book baby has hit a huge milestone… the developmental edits are complete!! 😱🥹🤯 In honor of this exciting development, I will be sharing the *first ever* snippet with my newsletter subscribers. Subscribe to The Tattle Tale Newsletter at the 🔗 in my b\io or here: linktr.ee/demriredmon

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Happy WEDNESDAY to those who celebrate. If you’re like me & can’t get enough of Wednesday Addams, I have your next favorite gothic girlie, Annalise Poe! Annalise & Wednesday would really be, dare I say, the deadliest of friends. 🖤💀 @netflix THE LEGACY OF POE could be your next genius adaptation! 👀

I am excited to share the cover for the United States publication of DEATHBRINGER by @soniatagliareni.bsky.social which releases on February 10, 2026, in the United States with @atriabooks.bsky.social #booksky

Here is Part 2 of my little social media series! If you liked these books, movies, & TV shows, then you’ll love my debut novel, THE LEGACY OF POE! Coming from Roan & Weatherford in Fall 2026! #booksky #authorsky

If you like these things, you’ll love my debut novel! Part 1 is Edgar Allan Poe edition! If you enjoy these Poe stories like I do, then you will LOVE [redacted] in my debut! 🤭👀 What is your fave Poe story? THE LEGACY OF POE will be published by Roan & Weatherford in Fall 2026. #booksky #authorsky

I wanted to do this trend now that I have some character art! 😂🙌🏻 Coming from Roan & Weatherford in Fall 2026! #booksky

*Drum Roll* please! May I present to you my FMC, Annalise Poe, from my debut novel, THE LEGACY OF POE! Look at it!!! Isn’t it stunning!? _riarenne (on insta) is magnificently talented! She captured the likeness of my gothic girlie so perfectly! 😭🥹😍 #characterart #debutnovel #booksky

And here it is! Your sneak peek of Annalise Poe from my debut novel titled THE LEGACY OF POE! 🤯😍🖤 _riarenne (on insta) is incredibly talented & surpassed all my expectations for this piece. It is STUNNING!!! I can’t wait to show you the complete piece later this week. 👀

Tmrw at 9:30am! 👀 Watch this space for a sneak peek of my character art! 👀 Curious to see the full piece before I post it on my socials later this week? Subscribe to “The Tattle Tale Newsletter” at the link below! I’ll be sending it out on Tuesday! 👀 Linktr.ee/demriredmon

The finalized version of my commissioned character art is IN MY INBOX!!!! This is the first piece I’ve commissioned since signing my book deal, so it feels extra ✨special!✨ 🥹🫶🏻 Stay tuned for a sneak peek this upcoming Monday at 9:30am EDT! 🤭👀 #booksky

Happy Pride, friends!! 🏳️‍🌈 Representation is SO important to me, especially for my YA books. As a reader myself, some of my all-time favorite books included rep that helped me feel SEEN. I hope my books can do that for someone someday too! 🥹🫶🏻