Tao Wong
@taowong.bsky.social
Scifi and fantasy author with works in the LitRPG, xianxia and cozy fantasy sub-genres as well as anything else that catches his eye. :) Located in Toronto, Canada. Learn more: https://linktr.ee/taowong
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Tao Wong
@taowong.bsky.social
· Dec 30
A quick reminder that Ace Books is republishing The First Step in 2026!
There are currently two preorder campaigns running, depending on where you’re located:
🇺🇸 US readers can preorder through Yu & Me Books
🇨🇦 Canadian readers can preorder through Bakka-Phoenix Books
Learn more via the link in my
There are currently two preorder campaigns running, depending on where you’re located:
🇺🇸 US readers can preorder through Yu & Me Books
🇨🇦 Canadian readers can preorder through Bakka-Phoenix Books
Learn more via the link in my
Look at how pretty the cover is for the First War! I'm finally allowed to show it and it's sooo cool. Ace Books has done an amazing job at getting us new covers for the A Thousand Li series.
Pre-orders can be picked up for the First War here - www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/804199...
Pre-orders can be picked up for the First War here - www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/804199...
February 18, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Look at how pretty the cover is for the First War! I'm finally allowed to show it and it's sooo cool. Ace Books has done an amazing job at getting us new covers for the A Thousand Li series.
Pre-orders can be picked up for the First War here - www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/804199...
Pre-orders can be picked up for the First War here - www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/804199...
Bonus short story sneak peek!
If you were curious about Fa Yuan and that dark sect battle…
There’s a ten-thousand-word bonus short story called Gifts & Gall, exclusive to this print edition of The First Step.
Sneak peek here, and you can read more on the blog! Find the blog in the comments.
If you were curious about Fa Yuan and that dark sect battle…
There’s a ten-thousand-word bonus short story called Gifts & Gall, exclusive to this print edition of The First Step.
Sneak peek here, and you can read more on the blog! Find the blog in the comments.
February 18, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Bonus short story sneak peek!
If you were curious about Fa Yuan and that dark sect battle…
There’s a ten-thousand-word bonus short story called Gifts & Gall, exclusive to this print edition of The First Step.
Sneak peek here, and you can read more on the blog! Find the blog in the comments.
If you were curious about Fa Yuan and that dark sect battle…
There’s a ten-thousand-word bonus short story called Gifts & Gall, exclusive to this print edition of The First Step.
Sneak peek here, and you can read more on the blog! Find the blog in the comments.
Audible put a bunch of our books up on their Series Sale. A lot of System Apocalypse and A Thousand Li books and shorts available for purchase, cheap!
At least if you are Audible Premium
At least if you are Audible Premium
February 18, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Audible put a bunch of our books up on their Series Sale. A lot of System Apocalypse and A Thousand Li books and shorts available for purchase, cheap!
At least if you are Audible Premium
At least if you are Audible Premium
Happy new year everyone! Sadly, too old to collect red packets - now must distribute them out.
February 17, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Happy new year everyone! Sadly, too old to collect red packets - now must distribute them out.
What an incredible experience. My first big signing at the OLA Super Conference! Huge thanks to everyone who stopped by, chatted, and made it so memorable.
February 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM
What an incredible experience. My first big signing at the OLA Super Conference! Huge thanks to everyone who stopped by, chatted, and made it so memorable.
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I ADORE A Thousand Li, and The First Step is basically my comfort audio book. I'm thrilled it's coming back in print so I can finally get a physical copy for my shelf!
Preorder now or Elder Mo will personally see to it that you are banished from the Sect!
Preorder now or Elder Mo will personally see to it that you are banished from the Sect!
Every path starts somewhere.
Welcome to the Kingdom of Shen. This is the official map for the Ace Books edition of The First Step.
Available only in this print edition, along with an exclusive bonus short story. Preorders are still live—link in bio.
Welcome to the Kingdom of Shen. This is the official map for the Ace Books edition of The First Step.
Available only in this print edition, along with an exclusive bonus short story. Preorders are still live—link in bio.
February 17, 2026 at 3:38 AM
I ADORE A Thousand Li, and The First Step is basically my comfort audio book. I'm thrilled it's coming back in print so I can finally get a physical copy for my shelf!
Preorder now or Elder Mo will personally see to it that you are banished from the Sect!
Preorder now or Elder Mo will personally see to it that you are banished from the Sect!
Reposted by Tao Wong
Tou He is my favorite character in this series. The protagonist is relatable, and I would love to know more of Fa Yuan's story, but Tou He is the one that I would most like to know in person.
Meet Tou He. A balding monk in bright orange robes, kicked out “for liking meat too much.” Naturally talented, supremely lazy, and surprisingly loyal, he becomes Wu Ying’s first true friend and proves strength isn’t always what you expect.
📖 The First Step releasing March 10th
Preorder in my b1o!
📖 The First Step releasing March 10th
Preorder in my b1o!
February 17, 2026 at 4:33 AM
Tou He is my favorite character in this series. The protagonist is relatable, and I would love to know more of Fa Yuan's story, but Tou He is the one that I would most like to know in person.
Happy family day and Chinese New Year's Eve. I've got chicken curry and char yuk on the stove, rice and vegetables to be added later for dinner.
Not a large family here, but we can still eat like one. ;)
Not a large family here, but we can still eat like one. ;)
February 16, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Happy family day and Chinese New Year's Eve. I've got chicken curry and char yuk on the stove, rice and vegetables to be added later for dinner.
Not a large family here, but we can still eat like one. ;)
Not a large family here, but we can still eat like one. ;)
Even magical chefs have to eat...
Sorcerous Plates is on sale now at Barnes & Noble! Get this new release for $3.99.
The sale runs from Feb 16th to 23rd. Find the sale in the comments.
Sorcerous Plates is on sale now at Barnes & Noble! Get this new release for $3.99.
The sale runs from Feb 16th to 23rd. Find the sale in the comments.
February 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Even magical chefs have to eat...
Sorcerous Plates is on sale now at Barnes & Noble! Get this new release for $3.99.
The sale runs from Feb 16th to 23rd. Find the sale in the comments.
Sorcerous Plates is on sale now at Barnes & Noble! Get this new release for $3.99.
The sale runs from Feb 16th to 23rd. Find the sale in the comments.
Every path starts somewhere.
Welcome to the Kingdom of Shen. This is the official map for the Ace Books edition of The First Step.
Available only in this print edition, along with an exclusive bonus short story. Preorders are still live—link in bio.
Welcome to the Kingdom of Shen. This is the official map for the Ace Books edition of The First Step.
Available only in this print edition, along with an exclusive bonus short story. Preorders are still live—link in bio.
February 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Every path starts somewhere.
Welcome to the Kingdom of Shen. This is the official map for the Ace Books edition of The First Step.
Available only in this print edition, along with an exclusive bonus short story. Preorders are still live—link in bio.
Welcome to the Kingdom of Shen. This is the official map for the Ace Books edition of The First Step.
Available only in this print edition, along with an exclusive bonus short story. Preorders are still live—link in bio.
Enter for a chance to win a copy of The First Step!
Goodreads is hosting another giveaway, so if you'd like a chance to snag the new hardcover edition featuring a new illustrated map and exclusive bonus short story, this is your time!
Find the page in my bio.
Goodreads is hosting another giveaway, so if you'd like a chance to snag the new hardcover edition featuring a new illustrated map and exclusive bonus short story, this is your time!
Find the page in my bio.
February 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Enter for a chance to win a copy of The First Step!
Goodreads is hosting another giveaway, so if you'd like a chance to snag the new hardcover edition featuring a new illustrated map and exclusive bonus short story, this is your time!
Find the page in my bio.
Goodreads is hosting another giveaway, so if you'd like a chance to snag the new hardcover edition featuring a new illustrated map and exclusive bonus short story, this is your time!
Find the page in my bio.
Ich freue mich, Ihnen mitteilen zu können, dass der Klassenlehrer jetzt erhältlich ist!
Caleb Hanson wurde von Aliens mit Schwarmintelligenz entführt und gezwungen, ihre Kinder zu unterrichten. Seltsam, aber überlebbar. Zwei Jahre später bricht schließlich die Apokalypse herein.
Caleb Hanson wurde von Aliens mit Schwarmintelligenz entführt und gezwungen, ihre Kinder zu unterrichten. Seltsam, aber überlebbar. Zwei Jahre später bricht schließlich die Apokalypse herein.
February 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Ich freue mich, Ihnen mitteilen zu können, dass der Klassenlehrer jetzt erhältlich ist!
Caleb Hanson wurde von Aliens mit Schwarmintelligenz entführt und gezwungen, ihre Kinder zu unterrichten. Seltsam, aber überlebbar. Zwei Jahre später bricht schließlich die Apokalypse herein.
Caleb Hanson wurde von Aliens mit Schwarmintelligenz entführt und gezwungen, ihre Kinder zu unterrichten. Seltsam, aber überlebbar. Zwei Jahre später bricht schließlich die Apokalypse herein.
I’m heading out for three stops and I’d love to see you at one of them. I’ll be chatting about the book, answering questions, and signing copies.
Check out the graphic for dates and locations, then head to each bookstore’s website to reserve your copy in advance. Hope to see you on the road!
Check out the graphic for dates and locations, then head to each bookstore’s website to reserve your copy in advance. Hope to see you on the road!
February 14, 2026 at 4:02 PM
I’m heading out for three stops and I’d love to see you at one of them. I’ll be chatting about the book, answering questions, and signing copies.
Check out the graphic for dates and locations, then head to each bookstore’s website to reserve your copy in advance. Hope to see you on the road!
Check out the graphic for dates and locations, then head to each bookstore’s website to reserve your copy in advance. Hope to see you on the road!
Meet Yin Xue. Born a noble and son of Lord Wen, Yin Xue enters the sect far ahead of most. A False Dragon who reached the Fourth Level of Body Cleansing early, he loves to show off. Spiteful, cruel, and vindictive, he believes rules bend for those with power.
Preorder in my b1o!
Preorder in my b1o!
February 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Meet Yin Xue. Born a noble and son of Lord Wen, Yin Xue enters the sect far ahead of most. A False Dragon who reached the Fourth Level of Body Cleansing early, he loves to show off. Spiteful, cruel, and vindictive, he believes rules bend for those with power.
Preorder in my b1o!
Preorder in my b1o!
Wow, I'm either not ready to write this work, more ill than I thought, or I'm just not 'getting' this new project, because I've written like 5 different openings so far and none of them have clicked.
February 12, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Wow, I'm either not ready to write this work, more ill than I thought, or I'm just not 'getting' this new project, because I've written like 5 different openings so far and none of them have clicked.
Is it bad that I couldn't remember the name of the short story I wrote for the First Step?
Had to look it up again, and it's called Gifts & Gall.
Had to look it up again, and it's called Gifts & Gall.
February 12, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Is it bad that I couldn't remember the name of the short story I wrote for the First Step?
Had to look it up again, and it's called Gifts & Gall.
Had to look it up again, and it's called Gifts & Gall.
We recently finished the Immortal Connections Kickstarter, and it did amazingly well. If you'd like to learn more about the campaign, explore the ins and outs of Kickstarter, or have any questions, the post is now available on my Patreon!
Find it in the comments.
Find it in the comments.
February 12, 2026 at 4:01 PM
We recently finished the Immortal Connections Kickstarter, and it did amazingly well. If you'd like to learn more about the campaign, explore the ins and outs of Kickstarter, or have any questions, the post is now available on my Patreon!
Find it in the comments.
Find it in the comments.
Writing answers for a blog post / PR work about A Thousand Li series. Always fascinating what people ask and what they want to know.
Less than a month to go...
Less than a month to go...
February 12, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Writing answers for a blog post / PR work about A Thousand Li series. Always fascinating what people ask and what they want to know.
Less than a month to go...
Less than a month to go...
The countdown is on! Preorder your copy now to secure it when it releases. Link in bio.
📖: The First Step (releasing March 10, 2026)
📖: The First Step (releasing March 10, 2026)
February 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM
The countdown is on! Preorder your copy now to secure it when it releases. Link in bio.
📖: The First Step (releasing March 10, 2026)
📖: The First Step (releasing March 10, 2026)
Want to stay in the loop and get behind-the-scenes peeks at what’s coming next?
My Patreon is where I share updates, works-in-progress snippets, early looks, and general chaos from the writing life.
If you’d like a closer look at what I’m working on, come join us over there!
Find it in my bio.
My Patreon is where I share updates, works-in-progress snippets, early looks, and general chaos from the writing life.
If you’d like a closer look at what I’m working on, come join us over there!
Find it in my bio.
February 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Want to stay in the loop and get behind-the-scenes peeks at what’s coming next?
My Patreon is where I share updates, works-in-progress snippets, early looks, and general chaos from the writing life.
If you’d like a closer look at what I’m working on, come join us over there!
Find it in my bio.
My Patreon is where I share updates, works-in-progress snippets, early looks, and general chaos from the writing life.
If you’d like a closer look at what I’m working on, come join us over there!
Find it in my bio.
Feeling off today. Cold and kin1d of sick, which sucks.
Will have to figure out what I'm going to do, today. Work, if I can.
Will have to figure out what I'm going to do, today. Work, if I can.
February 11, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Feeling off today. Cold and kin1d of sick, which sucks.
Will have to figure out what I'm going to do, today. Work, if I can.
Will have to figure out what I'm going to do, today. Work, if I can.
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Uh oh.
Amazon Plans to Transform Publishing with New AI Content Marketplace www.itp.net/digital-cult...
Amazon Plans to Transform Publishing with New AI Content Marketplace www.itp.net/digital-cult...
www.itp.net
February 10, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Uh oh.
Amazon Plans to Transform Publishing with New AI Content Marketplace www.itp.net/digital-cult...
Amazon Plans to Transform Publishing with New AI Content Marketplace www.itp.net/digital-cult...
Just wrote up a short post on Patreon about the Ontario Library Association Superconference. It's free for anyone to read.
www.patreon.com/posts/ontari...
www.patreon.com/posts/ontari...
February 10, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Just wrote up a short post on Patreon about the Ontario Library Association Superconference. It's free for anyone to read.
www.patreon.com/posts/ontari...
www.patreon.com/posts/ontari...
We are exactly one month out from Ace Books' release of The First Step, and I couldn't be more excited. There are a few preorder options out there (get some goodies through Bakka Phoenix and Yu & Me Books), but if you haven't had a chance to preorder, here's why you should jump on it!
🔗 in bio.
🔗 in bio.
February 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM
We are exactly one month out from Ace Books' release of The First Step, and I couldn't be more excited. There are a few preorder options out there (get some goodies through Bakka Phoenix and Yu & Me Books), but if you haven't had a chance to preorder, here's why you should jump on it!
🔗 in bio.
🔗 in bio.
Realising I messed up by not letting fans know that there's an exclusive short story in all the A Thousand Li re-releases means we're scrambling to update images and otherwise focus on that, hoping to drive more pre-orders.
So, expect to see a bunch of new graphics soon.
So, expect to see a bunch of new graphics soon.
February 9, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Realising I messed up by not letting fans know that there's an exclusive short story in all the A Thousand Li re-releases means we're scrambling to update images and otherwise focus on that, hoping to drive more pre-orders.
So, expect to see a bunch of new graphics soon.
So, expect to see a bunch of new graphics soon.