Chris Demeropolis
@bychrisdemeropolis.bsky.social
PB author of Teddy Lou, Bell Guru (coming October 28, 2025). Mom of two young readers. SCBWI member.
I'm not the best at promoting my writing or myself on here so I'll let someone else do it.
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Chris Demeropolis' new children's book, 'Teddy Lou, Bell Guru', inspired by real life - NKyTribune
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Chris Demeropolis grew up on Cincinnati’s Westside, got her journalism, marketing and public relations education at the Scripps College of Communication at Ohio Univer...
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November 13, 2025 at 2:38 PM
I'm not the best at promoting my writing or myself on here so I'll let someone else do it.
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Sunday Scaries... but it's just that your book launches this week. 👻
October 27, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Sunday Scaries... but it's just that your book launches this week. 👻
One week until my first picture book launches! And if you're a Cincinnati Book friend, come out to the Book Release Party.
October 21, 2025 at 8:56 PM
One week until my first picture book launches! And if you're a Cincinnati Book friend, come out to the Book Release Party.
This is very random, but my caffeine is important these days. Has anyone purchased The Brewer Plastic Free by SimplyGoodCoffee? Do you have a picture of it, specifically the reservoir & filter basket? The manufacturer photos are lacking, and this thing costs $400+ so I want to *know* it's good. TIA
October 10, 2025 at 2:28 AM
This is very random, but my caffeine is important these days. Has anyone purchased The Brewer Plastic Free by SimplyGoodCoffee? Do you have a picture of it, specifically the reservoir & filter basket? The manufacturer photos are lacking, and this thing costs $400+ so I want to *know* it's good. TIA
Appreciation post! Max the cat has been by my side through edits, rewrites, and rough drafts. 10/10 cat.
September 25, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Appreciation post! Max the cat has been by my side through edits, rewrites, and rough drafts. 10/10 cat.
Feel good Friday! My first picture book is available for pre-order! #kidlit #picturebook
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Teddy Lou, Bell Guru
Check out Teddy Lou, Bell Guru - <p>With fun rhymes and bell chimes, follow young Teddy Lou as he explores his fascination with bells. When Teddy questions whether bells have strange smells, he must l...
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September 19, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Feel good Friday! My first picture book is available for pre-order! #kidlit #picturebook
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For those who might remember, how long did it take for Amazon Author Central to review your request and allow you to start updating your author profile?
A week? Two?
#newauthorproblems
A week? Two?
#newauthorproblems
September 16, 2025 at 1:43 PM
For those who might remember, how long did it take for Amazon Author Central to review your request and allow you to start updating your author profile?
A week? Two?
#newauthorproblems
A week? Two?
#newauthorproblems
I'm a first-timer, but can I just say that receiving your soft proof and holding your book in your hands for the first time is a top 10 experience.
#kidlit #newpicturebook
#kidlit #newpicturebook
September 7, 2025 at 7:47 PM
I'm a first-timer, but can I just say that receiving your soft proof and holding your book in your hands for the first time is a top 10 experience.
#kidlit #newpicturebook
#kidlit #newpicturebook
A list of things I love in no particular order:
PB (picture books)
PB&J (will accept sunbutter for my allergy family members & friends)
PBS Kids
PB (picture books)
PB&J (will accept sunbutter for my allergy family members & friends)
PBS Kids
August 25, 2025 at 1:48 AM
A list of things I love in no particular order:
PB (picture books)
PB&J (will accept sunbutter for my allergy family members & friends)
PBS Kids
PB (picture books)
PB&J (will accept sunbutter for my allergy family members & friends)
PBS Kids
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Not to add to the discourse, but…
It’s ‘toe the line,’ not ‘tow the line.’
It’s ‘free rein,’ and not ‘free reign.’
It’s ‘eke out,’ not ‘eek out.’
It’s ‘sleight of hand,’ not ‘slight of hand.’
It's ‘Anchors aweigh,’ and not ‘Anchor's away!’
It’s ‘toe the line,’ not ‘tow the line.’
It’s ‘free rein,’ and not ‘free reign.’
It’s ‘eke out,’ not ‘eek out.’
It’s ‘sleight of hand,’ not ‘slight of hand.’
It's ‘Anchors aweigh,’ and not ‘Anchor's away!’
August 18, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Not to add to the discourse, but…
It’s ‘toe the line,’ not ‘tow the line.’
It’s ‘free rein,’ and not ‘free reign.’
It’s ‘eke out,’ not ‘eek out.’
It’s ‘sleight of hand,’ not ‘slight of hand.’
It's ‘Anchors aweigh,’ and not ‘Anchor's away!’
It’s ‘toe the line,’ not ‘tow the line.’
It’s ‘free rein,’ and not ‘free reign.’
It’s ‘eke out,’ not ‘eek out.’
It’s ‘sleight of hand,’ not ‘slight of hand.’
It's ‘Anchors aweigh,’ and not ‘Anchor's away!’
Authors are the nicest people. I've met with five local authors as I'm prepping for my debut picture book release, and each one has offered invaluable advice and support. I feel so lucky, grateful, and energized.
I love when you get to see that good people exist.
I love when you get to see that good people exist.
August 14, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Authors are the nicest people. I've met with five local authors as I'm prepping for my debut picture book release, and each one has offered invaluable advice and support. I feel so lucky, grateful, and energized.
I love when you get to see that good people exist.
I love when you get to see that good people exist.
Celebrating my friend's release day! She writes in a very different category (vs. kidlit) and I'm wishing her a successful launch!
Always Have, Always Will by Katie West
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Always Have, Always Will by Katie West
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August 6, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Celebrating my friend's release day! She writes in a very different category (vs. kidlit) and I'm wishing her a successful launch!
Always Have, Always Will by Katie West
bookshop.org/p/books/alwa...
Always Have, Always Will by Katie West
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When public media disappears, so do the stories that bring us together.
With federal funding eliminated, millions may lose their last trusted source of news and connection.
If that matters to you, now’s the time to act. Donate: n.pr/458sOhq
With federal funding eliminated, millions may lose their last trusted source of news and connection.
If that matters to you, now’s the time to act. Donate: n.pr/458sOhq
August 3, 2025 at 3:24 PM
When public media disappears, so do the stories that bring us together.
With federal funding eliminated, millions may lose their last trusted source of news and connection.
If that matters to you, now’s the time to act. Donate: n.pr/458sOhq
With federal funding eliminated, millions may lose their last trusted source of news and connection.
If that matters to you, now’s the time to act. Donate: n.pr/458sOhq
Book marketing question from a newbie: Did you start or consider doing a podcast?
I read this same advice in 2 different books, and I wonder if a podcast would be a time suck. I'd want to create something informative, meaningful and book guests. Then edit and edit. I'm seeing lots of time to do it
I read this same advice in 2 different books, and I wonder if a podcast would be a time suck. I'd want to create something informative, meaningful and book guests. Then edit and edit. I'm seeing lots of time to do it
July 25, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Book marketing question from a newbie: Did you start or consider doing a podcast?
I read this same advice in 2 different books, and I wonder if a podcast would be a time suck. I'd want to create something informative, meaningful and book guests. Then edit and edit. I'm seeing lots of time to do it
I read this same advice in 2 different books, and I wonder if a podcast would be a time suck. I'd want to create something informative, meaningful and book guests. Then edit and edit. I'm seeing lots of time to do it
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Congress eliminated public media funding. At a time of deep division, public media brings us together.
Help keep it strong. Join our monthly donors today: n.pr/458sOhq
Help keep it strong. Join our monthly donors today: n.pr/458sOhq
July 19, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Congress eliminated public media funding. At a time of deep division, public media brings us together.
Help keep it strong. Join our monthly donors today: n.pr/458sOhq
Help keep it strong. Join our monthly donors today: n.pr/458sOhq
I have my pitch ready and will solemnly swear I'm using my yummy brain to bring a zombie manuscript back to life! 🧠🧟♀️📖
#KidlitZombieWeek
#KidlitZombieWeek
June 26, 2025 at 7:18 PM
I have my pitch ready and will solemnly swear I'm using my yummy brain to bring a zombie manuscript back to life! 🧠🧟♀️📖
#KidlitZombieWeek
#KidlitZombieWeek
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⚠️ Time to pull out your pocketbooks! I have FIVE spots available in my TWO HOUR virtual critique group for picture book authors (or author-illusrators). This is a great chance to get one-on-one care for your WIP. Please bid! Or share! Or both!
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Literary Auction for Change
Silent auction 'Literary Auction for Change' hosted online at 32auctions.
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June 20, 2025 at 6:17 PM
⚠️ Time to pull out your pocketbooks! I have FIVE spots available in my TWO HOUR virtual critique group for picture book authors (or author-illusrators). This is a great chance to get one-on-one care for your WIP. Please bid! Or share! Or both!
www.32auctions.com/organization...
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Today's uplift... more #bloomscrolling
June 6, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Today's uplift... more #bloomscrolling
Will always cuddle with Max the cat, especially on #NationalHugYourCatDay 🐾
June 5, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Will always cuddle with Max the cat, especially on #NationalHugYourCatDay 🐾
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People always ask me, “how do I know my manuscript is done?”
There’s only one way, my friends.
If your file name looks something like this:
Manuscript - Final Draft 3.7 FINAL FINAL - FINAL (5).docx
Then, and only then, is it time.
There’s only one way, my friends.
If your file name looks something like this:
Manuscript - Final Draft 3.7 FINAL FINAL - FINAL (5).docx
Then, and only then, is it time.
May 31, 2025 at 9:17 PM
People always ask me, “how do I know my manuscript is done?”
There’s only one way, my friends.
If your file name looks something like this:
Manuscript - Final Draft 3.7 FINAL FINAL - FINAL (5).docx
Then, and only then, is it time.
There’s only one way, my friends.
If your file name looks something like this:
Manuscript - Final Draft 3.7 FINAL FINAL - FINAL (5).docx
Then, and only then, is it time.
"It's a craft and it's an industry, and you have to know both." Words to end the #SCBWI chapter meeting with speaker @joshfunkbooks.bsky.social
10/10 session.
10/10 session.
May 22, 2025 at 12:32 AM
"It's a craft and it's an industry, and you have to know both." Words to end the #SCBWI chapter meeting with speaker @joshfunkbooks.bsky.social
10/10 session.
10/10 session.
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This was just posted by @tbretc.bsky.social on another platform. The Chicago Sun-Times obviously gets ChatGPT to write a ‘summer reads’ feature almost entirely made up of real authors but completely fake books. What are we coming to?
May 20, 2025 at 11:04 AM
This was just posted by @tbretc.bsky.social on another platform. The Chicago Sun-Times obviously gets ChatGPT to write a ‘summer reads’ feature almost entirely made up of real authors but completely fake books. What are we coming to?
Sometimes, I write stories. Sometimes, I write website copy for my new author site. 🥳
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Meet Chris Demeropolis | Author
Hey! If you like picture books that inspire curiosity and courage, you just found a great site!Connect with Chris Demeropolis, author of Teddy Lou, Bell Guru. She loves writing stories that entertain ...
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May 12, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Sometimes, I write stories. Sometimes, I write website copy for my new author site. 🥳
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