In 1st Place .... The WINNER of #BBNYA2025 is .......... Fiona and the Forgotten Piano by @k8demaiowrites.bsky.social A huge congratulations to you. Well done!!!!!!

Surprise! I'm at the Newton Children's Book Festival today with Fiona and the Forgotten Piano. Come say hi!

Subs open for my Untitled Water Anthology on November 8th and all proceeds from this project will benefit Black Kids Swim. Find all the details at wild-ink-publishing.com/anthologysub... #amwriting #writingcommunity #anthology

Checked BookScan to see if I sold any books this week and... I sold 9?! Flabbergasted 😍 Thank you to everyone who is taking a chance on this indie debut author!

I can't figure out which #revpit #10queries is mine for the life of me, so to prevent further scrolling, I will be assuming it's this one. 😆 (To whoever this actually belongs to, it sounds great!!)

I just entered #RevPit #10Queries. Enter now for a chance to win free feedback on your query and first 5 pages!

Just a month left until my WATER Anthology submissions window opens! Looking for all things water-related and would be so honored to read your work! More details and link in comments. ⬇️ #amwriting #writingcommunity

Woohoo! My #fallwritingfrenzy entry is in. Can't wait to settle in and read everyone's stories! katedemaio.wixsite.com/website/blog

What an amazing feeling! I can't believe I made it to the BBNYA finals! 😍

It's official! My company's next book club read is Fiona and the Forgotten Piano (my book!)

Maybe the zon is just hyping up the fact that my audio book comes out this month. Get your (physical copy) of Fiona and the Forgotten Piano for 70% off today!

3 winners will get a copy of The Blacksmith's Boy! I had the privilege of reading an ARC for this one. It was a suspenseful and emotional adventure! When an ancient spell threatens the kingdom, Bok answers an unlikely summons from Princess Isabella to join her in protecting all they cherish.

Update: 59% off 🤷

In case anyone was looking to escape into an enchanted forest with music magic and hidden worlds, Fiona and the Forgotten Piano is 54% off on Amazon for some reason. 📚 #kidlit

Full request! Full request!

Now through Aug. 15, snag 50% off my publisher’s eBooks (including Fiona and the Forgotten Piano). Code going out in my newsletter today! katedemaio.wixsite.com/website

The Blacksmith's Boy is such a fun read!

#BBNYA is an annual literary competition for indie writers pf all genres, and there are many fantastic stories out there. The semi-finalists for this year's competition has been announced by @bbnya.bsky.social today - you can follow the authors in this handy starter pack! go.bsky.app/AdukL2Z

Congratulations to fellow @wildinkpublishing.bsky.social author @k8demaiowrites.bsky.social! I absolutely loved this book - glad the judges did, too!

I'm so excited to be a semi-finalist in the Book Bloggers' Novel of the Year Award!🥰Thank you to the panelists for judging and the authors who encouraged me to enter! 💕

The news in my inbox 👀🥳💃

Wait! Flash sale! Use wildsummer25 to get the eBook for $1.49! 🤯

Ooh la la! @wildinkpublishing.bsky.social has a new option to order eBooks. Fiona and the Forgotten Piano is 25% off! payhip.com/WildInkPubli...

7 Requests from MGHUB Pitch! 😮😭🥳 I guess it's time to send some queries! 🧟‍♀️🏈🏨

Round 2 of AllAuthor's cover contest is underway! If you like the cover of my debut novel, please vote here! allauthor.com/cover-of-the...

This post is 🥲! I loved Kate’s book and it is an honor to be mentioned in the same conversation. Read her book & get your ARC of mine, too!

Not to brag but Wickedness & Wonder will be the second anthology where @bbuchananwomble.bsky.social and I are story neighbors. I guess our writing goes well together! Read FIONA AND THE FORGOTTEN PIANO and THE BLACKSMITH'S BOY to see if they're the next #Barbenheimer 😉

My #debutnovel, D.J. ROSENBLUM BECOMES THE G.O.A.T., comes out in three months!!! THREE!!!!!!!! You can #preorder now, read a digital copy on NetGalley, leave a review on Goodreads or Storygraph, and follow me on all social media platforms and my newsletter. ✨ Link in Bio ✨ #debutauthor #august5

@writehive.bsky.social is putting together a #WriteHive2025 participant starter pack, so if you see someone you like, follow 'em! (Here's hoping I did this right lol) go.bsky.app/Pr6CWWy

📻 Missed the last episode of Page Turners? Listen to my interview here! Learn about my writing jouney from the 👻 spooky streets of Salem to the 🚲 futuristic streets of Electronica.

"Hi, I'm Kate DeMaio, and you're listening to Page Turners" is what you'll hear if you tune in now 😁 radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/index.cf...

I can't believe I get to be on the radio talking about my book! 📻 Tune in to Page Turners on WMUN this Saturday! #2025debut

My neighbourhood indie children's bkstore in Toronto, Mabel's Fables, is having to move because their landlord is demolishing the building to build a condo. 😢 Owner is trying to raise funds to help cover costs: www.gofundme.com/f/mabels-fab... #IndieBookstores #Toronto #KidLit

Fiona and the Forgotten Piano: A musical scavenger hunt though hidden worlds. Available now. #PosterPitP #MG

What a fabulous review! Thank you, Bruce!

Another author interview? Nope! My MC took the reigns this time. Check out this Fable Features interview featuring Fiona Duet! linnaewriter.wixsite.com/the-writing-...

Woohoo! Excited to be considered alongside fellow debuts 🥰 @ericaroseeberhart.bsky.social @collinsauthors.bsky.social

Last day to enter for your copy of Fiona and the Forgotten Piano! It only takes a comment! lydialukidis.wordpress.com/2025/02/12/a...

Beware self-doubt and imposter syndrome! Author @k8demaiowrites.bsky.social reminds us of the importance of determination. Check out my blog post & giveaway: tinyurl.com/mrybvfuk #BlissfullyBookish #kidlit #amwriting #amreading #amediting #writingcommunity #books

Thank you for having me on the blog, Lydia! Check out the giveaway below!

Just watched a super helpful webinar on story structure by @thesusankam.bsky.social 📚 Now I cant wait to read Kai Po Che: Mini's Perfect Kite! "A kite battle, sibling courage, and unstoppable determination—Kai Po Che."

Me: Checks #PBParty form once... twice... three times... adds comma to query. SUBMIT! My PB is entered and I'm ready to party!

Just started reading this whimsical adventure by @k8demaiowrites.bsky.social. So much fun! ❤️📚❤️ #middlegrade #mglit #mg

I love seeing everyone receive their copies!

Welcome #BookTok! Looking for your kid's next read? Check out my middle grade debut. For fans of: 🌳 Mysterious Woods 🕳 Portals 🐸 Sassy amphibians 🫖 Psychic triplets 🌎 Hidden worlds www.goodreads.com/book/show/21... #Kidlit #mgreads

📚 It's National Request My Book from Your Local Library Day! 📚🥳 ... It's not but I'd appreciate it anyway. Title: Fiona and the Forgotten Piano Author: Kate DeMaio Publisher: Wild Ink Publishing

Want your 1st page to POP? Check out my first page revision journey over on Sara Kruger's blog! open.substack.com/pub/skruger/...

It's Release Day! Happy Book Birthday, Fiona! 🥳

📚 Book Trailer 📚 Tomorrow, some of you will have Fiona waiting in your mailbox. Here's a sneak peek at what you'll find when you crack open the cover.

I'm hosting a character art giveaway over on IG. Check it out! www.instagram.com/reel/DEpZSsE...