Since my upcoming memoir became available for pre-order in paperback, I’ve heard from multiple readers who wanted to order it, but…

They don’t have any more space on their bookshelves. (Relatable.) They’re trying to cut down on clutter. (Same.) They’re minimalists. (I wish.) They just invested in a new e-reader. (We love an eco-friendly queen.) Their wife told them, in no uncertain terms, “You’re not allowed to buy any more physical books.” (Neat house, happy spouse.)

When they emailed me to ask, “Will a digital version be available?” I said, “Yes, eventually,” but to be honest, I didn’t know when. Publishing has proven to be a fantastic exercise in surrendering control.

Apparently, eventually is today.

You can now pre-order an eBook version of Numb, Party of One: A Memoir of Healing From Dissociation for Kindle, Nook, and Kobo, as well as on Apple Books and Google Play Books. It costs $14.99 ($7 cheaper than the paperback) and it will automatically be delivered to your e-reader on launch day: February 2, 2027.

I’d also like to express how floored and grateful I am that a few hundred people have already purchased this book in physical form — especially five months out from its publication date.

I avoided writing a memoir for so long because I genuinely didn’t think anyone would give a crap. I’m still stunned that not only did my story find a publisher, but ample people I’ve never met were willing to pay government-accepted money to read it — in this cursed economy, no less.

My agent and my publisher have both shared how pleased they are with initial book sales, and if things keep going the way they’re going, it looks like we’ll be able to produce an audiobook version, too.

If you’re one of the readers who asked for a digital version, you can pre-order Numb, Party of One for your preferred e-reader below.

• Pre-order for Kindle
• Pre-order for Nook
• Pre-order for Kobo

Thank you, thank you, thank you for your support. I wouldn’t be here without you.

If you’ve been following me for a while, you know that I’ve been trying to land a traditional book deal for years. Fifteen of them, to be exact. Well, it finally happened.

My debut memoir launches in February of 2027.

On the surface, this seems like a miracle, especially right now. According to Publishers Marketplace, mine is one of only 170 memoir book deals this year — and most were written by celebrities, influencers, and politicians.

Compared to those people, I’m a nobody, but through trial and error, I’ve learned a thing or two about publishing. Over the past decade and a half, I’ve also received some incredible advice from literary agents, acquiring editors, writers' groups, industry insiders, and other published authors.

I do not want your book deal to take as long as mine did — especially since I wouldn’t have gotten one at all if it weren’t for the Medium community.

I want to share the tips, secrets, and tactics I wish I’d known when I first started pitching agents. That’s why I’m giving a free presentation for Medium Day 2026: “How I sold my memoir when everyone insisted the genre was dead.”

Yes, it’s free, and no, you don’t need to be a Medium member in order to attend.

In this session, I’ll be covering…

• How to prove your worth to agents and publishers, even in a tough genre
• Three tips to make your manuscript as polished as possible
• The query letter that landed me an agent (and how to craft your own)
• The book that helped me draft a bulletproof proposal in one weekend
• The best advice a literary agent ever gave me
• A step-by-step guide to building your platform
• Why I took an unconventional book deal

My Medium Day session details

• When: Friday, September 18, 2026, at 4:30 PM Eastern
• Where: on Zoom
• How long: 30 minutes
• To register for Medium Day 2026: click here.
• To bookmark my session: After registering, search “Maria Cassano” in the lobby, click my face, and click that little ribbon thing below. My session will be added to your agenda.

Medium Day Q&A

When and where is Medium Day? This year, Medium Day takes place on Friday, September 18, 2026, and it’s hosted entirely on Zoom, so you can attend from anywhere in the world. Sessions run all day, from 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM EDT.

Does it cost money? Nope, Medium Day is a primarily free event. You can attend my session and over 100 others for no cost. (A select few sessions require a Friend of Medium membership, but most don’t.)

Do I need to be a Medium member? Nope, anyone can attend, even if you don’t have a Medium account. You’ll just need a Zoom account, which is free to create.

How do I register? Click this link to register for Medium Day 2026.

Hope to see you there!