Steph Hockersmith | The Bookish Pie Lady | Colorado

Steph Hockersmith | The Bookish Pie Lady | Colorado

@pieladybooks

✨Celebrating the best books, one pie at a time✨ Commissions: [email protected] 📺: Today, GMA, Reese’s Book Club, & more!

104.5K

Followers

2.5K

Following

2.4K

Posts

0.8%

Engagement Rate

↑ +0.8% over 71d Macro tier Updated May 25, 2026

Account Overview

Profile summary and post performance

This creator ranks 1154 out of 1606 tracked accounts and holds a follower count that is 0.1 times the median size. This indicates an account smaller than the typical creator we track. As a verified Artist with 2,400 total posts, this profile establishes itself as a macro account within its niche. The engagement rate of 0.8% falls below the 1.06% median for the category. The following report explores specific audience interactions and content performance metrics.

Account Info

Account Size Macro
Followers 104,473
Following 2,484
Posts 2,400
Verified Yes
Category Artist

Post Performance

Posts Analyzed 12
Avg Likes per Post 787
Avg Comments per Post 49
Videos 5
Photos 7
Engagement Rate 0.8%

Follower Growth Over Time

How @pieladybooks's Instagram follower count has changed across IGDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.

+805

Net Change

+0.8%

% Change

+11

Avg / Day

71

Days Tracked

16

Data Points

Tracked between May 6, 2026 (104,000 followers) and Jul 17, 2026 (104,805 followers).

The account remained stable with a 0.5% change over 51 days. The count stayed nearly flat from 104.0K to 104.5K followers.

What the trajectory means

The @pieladybooks account remained stable with a 0.5% change over the 51 day period. This flat trajectory identifies the profile as a known quantity for brand consideration. The steady daily pace allows for predictable planning in an upcoming campaign brief.

Engagement Analysis

Based on 12 recent posts

Platform Context

@pieladybooks ranks 660 of 1161 because its engagement rate sits below the tracked median. This lower percentage means the account generates less interaction per follower than the average creator in the corpus. The performance falls short of the standard benchmark for peer accounts.

The engagement rate of 0.8% falls below the 1.06% median, placing the account at rank 660 of 1161. This indicates that the audience reacts less than typical for this category. Photos clearly outperform videos as the preferred format because they earn 1.1K likes compared to 360 likes per video. While the average counts are stable, the reach is inconsistent and lacks reliability. Only 8.3% of recent posts doubled the account average, while another 8.3% reached five times the usual engagement. These figures suggest that growth depends on rare spikes rather than a consistent baseline of interaction. The audience favors static imagery but remains largely passive. This is a tap-and-scroll audience.

787

Avg Likes/Post

49

Avg Comments/Post

9.4K

Total Likes

589

Total Comments

Engagement Rate

Compared to Macro tier benchmarks

Below Average for Macro

0.80%

(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post

Video vs Photo Engagement

360

Avg Likes on Videos (5)

1.1K

Avg Likes on Photos (7)

Per-Post Engagement Trend

Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @pieladybooks's tracked recent posts, in upload order. Hover any point for the exact value.

Each data point is one post. Spikes indicate viral hits; flat stretches indicate steady content with consistent reach.

Best-Performing Post, Decomposed

What @pieladybooks's single biggest post had going for it — the patterns worth replicating.

Top post by @pieladybooks

4,332 likes · 261 comments

5.5× @pieladybooks's average post · 8.7× the median post.

"First, I’d like to very calmly say: I GAVE A PIE TO OPRAH. And she held my hand and I *may* have had a stroke while trying to communicate how grateful I am for all she has done for the book world (and just the world in general).✨ I have no idea how I got invited to this event, b"

1362 characters

Photo

Format

Tuesday

Day Posted

21:00 UTC

Hour Posted

Hashtags: #oprah #oprahsbookclub #bookstragram #threads #threadsbookclub #pieladybooks

Content Analysis

Hashtags, keywords, captions, and top posts

The top post achieved over eight times the engagement of the median post on this account. This specific piece reached a high like to comment ratio of roughly 16.5 to 1. To replicate this success, focus on punchy opening hooks that establish a clear narrative voice immediately. Long captions perform well for this audience and indicate that followers value detailed storytelling over brief snippets. The hashtag set functions as a clear signal for book lovers and behind the scenes content. Posting roughly three times per month suggests a strategy of quality over quantity rather than daily volume. While average engagement is modest relative to the total follower count, consistency with specific niche tags helps maintain a steady reach. This account currently has 104.5K followers.

Top Hashtags

#pieladybooks (7) #mustreadbooks (2) #ninelives (2) #catherinesteadman (2) #behindthescenes (2) #thousandvoices (1) #jennabushhager (1) #randomhousepublishinggroup (1) #conform (1) #arielsullivan (1) #resortpass (1) #nyc (1) #rooftoppoolparty (1) #virginhotels (1) #bookstagram (1) #reader (1) #booklover (1) #bookcommunity (1) #oprah (1) #oprahsbookclub (1)

Top Keywords

book (28) about (21) story (20) love (19) read (15) dolores (15) books (13) amazing (13) thank (13) incredible (12) world (11) most (10) time (10) loved (10) lives (10) there (9) always (9) perfect (9) mita (9) work (8) favorite (8) beautiful (7) best (7) pieladybooks (7) behind (7) these (7) sister (7) nine (7) catherine (7) steadman (7)

Caption Analysis

Avg Caption Length 1786 chars
Posting Frequency 0.1 posts/week

Content Mix

5

Videos / Reels

7

Photos

Top Performing Posts

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First, I’d like to very calmly say: I GAVE A PIE TO OPRAH. And she held my hand and I *may* have had a stroke while try…

4.3K likes 261 comments
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Hi! I’m Steph, but most people call me the Pie Lady😘 It has been YEARS since I last introduced myself, so I thought it…

1.1K likes 92 comments
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Yesterday morning I woke up at 2:30 AM to drive to the Denver airport and flew to NYC for the dreamiest event ever! All…

920 likes 45 comments
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✨Behind the Scenes of the Whistler Pie✨ “His office was buried in books and I wanted to read all of them. I wanted to …

878 likes 52 comments 7.3K views Video
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It’s hard to believe that a week ago, Duane and I were on our favorite island for the @nantucketbookfestival 🤍 This fe…

580 likes 28 comments
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Behind the Scenes of turning my favorite book of the year into a PIE…✨💙 “For that was the true cost of happiness: neve…

499 likes 29 comments 4.4K views Video
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✨Must Read New Thriller: Nine Lives by Catherine Steadman✨ Read When You’re Craving: A Rear Window-esque psychological…

334 likes 24 comments
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Nantucket: Part Two.🤍 and have you even been to Nantucket if you haven’t seen the Queen @elinhilderbrand ?! I dare you…

280 likes 23 comments
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✨Behind the Scenes of the All the Little Ways Pie✨ { @wunderbookspr partner } Pie Flavor: Blueberry Peach (all designs…

181 likes 9 comments 1.7K views Video
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Top Posts

Highest-liked recent posts from @pieladybooks

# Caption Likes Comments Link
1
First, I’d like to very calmly say: I GAVE A PIE TO OPRAH. And she held my hand…
4.3K 261 view
2
Hi! I’m Steph, but most people call me the Pie Lady😘 It has been YEARS since I…
1.1K 92 view
3
Yesterday morning I woke up at 2:30 AM to drive to the Denver airport and flew …
920 45 view
4
✨Behind the Scenes of the Whistler Pie✨ “His office was buried in books and I …
878 52 view
5
It’s hard to believe that a week ago, Duane and I were on our favorite island f…
580 28 view
6
Behind the Scenes of turning my favorite book of the year into a PIE…✨💙 “For t…
499 29 view
7
✨Must Read New Thriller: Nine Lives by Catherine Steadman✨ Read When You’re Cr…
334 24 view
8
Nantucket: Part Two.🤍 and have you even been to Nantucket if you haven’t seen t…
280 23 view
9
✨Behind the Scenes of the All the Little Ways Pie✨ { @wunderbookspr partner } …
181 9 view

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

When @pieladybooks posts on Instagram

The creator maintains a sparse high-effort pace. This low frequency sits well below the median of 0.8 posts per week and ranks them in the bottom third for consistency relative to their follower count. A consistency score of zero indicates an erratic posting pattern with no predictable cycle. Content appears in irregular bursts followed by long periods of silence. The longest streak of three days suggests that when they do post, they may drop multiple pieces at once rather than maintaining a daily presence. New content typically lands on Tuesday and Friday. The peak upload window occurs at 21:00 UTC. Marketers should not expect a steady stream of assets for daily engagement. Because the rhythm is unpredictable, you cannot rely on a recurring schedule to time a campaign. You must coordinate specific dates with the creator rather than planning around an existing cadence. A tie-in requires manual coordination because the account does not follow a clockwork routine.

0.1

Posts / week

1427.0h

Avg gap between posts

Friday, Tuesday, Thursday

Peak posting days

21:00, 18:00, 0:00 UTC

Peak posting hours

Posting Activity by Hour (UTC)

Night (10pm-5am) Morning Afternoon Evening Peak hour

How often @pieladybooks publishes at each hour of the day, across 12 timestamped posts. Bar height = number of posts. Hover any bar for the exact count.

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Hour of day (UTC) — 0 is midnight, 12 is noon

Reading this chart: Taller bars are hours when @pieladybooks publishes more often. Their busiest hours are 21:00, 18:00, 0:00 UTC — highlighted with bold pink bars. Times are in UTC; subtract 5h for US Eastern, 8h for US Pacific, or add 1h for UK BST. Empty hours don't necessarily mean a bad time to post; they're simply hours @pieladybooks hasn't been active in our tracked sample.

The account posts most often on Friday and Tuesday at 21:00 UTC. The posting frequency is low at 0.1 times per week.

Most Common Words

Frequent caption words across @pieladybooks's recent posts (excludes stopwords)

book (28) about (21) story (20) love (19) read (15) dolores (15) books (13) amazing (13) thank (13) incredible (12) world (11) most (10) time (10) loved (10) lives (10) there (9) always (9) perfect (9) mita (9) work (8) favorite (8) beautiful (7) best (7) pieladybooks (7) behind (7) these (7) sister (7) nine (7) catherine (7) steadman (7)

Best Day of the Week to Post

@pieladybooks's engagement broken down by day of the week

Day Posts Avg Engagement Total Engagement
Tuesday 2 2,868 5,737
Wednesday 2 255 510
Thursday 2 560 1,120
Friday 3 198 595
Saturday 1 528 528
Sunday 2 769 1,538

Posting Consistency & Streaks

How steadily @pieladybooks maintains output

3

Longest streak (days)

0/100

Consistency score

Inverse of posting-gap variance

1.4%

Active days

Posted at least once

1427.0h

Avg gap

Between posts

Caption Length & Performance

How @pieladybooks's caption length correlates with engagement

100.0%

Posts with Caption

1786

Avg Caption Chars

1768

Median Chars

2161

Longest Caption

Caption Length Posts Avg Engagement
Long (100+) 12 836

The audience for @pieladybooks rewards captions of 40 to 60 characters the most. This range produces the highest engagement compared to shorter or longer options.

Who This Audience Is

What @pieladybooks's reach and engagement mean for a brand.

The follower count ranks well below the median for this platform and sits at a fraction of the typical creator size. This indicates an audience that remains niche rather than broad. The verified status and Artist categorization suggest a professional presence within a specific creative lane. Engagement rates fall below the median, meaning brand messages will likely land softer than average compared to other creators in similar categories. While the account has a verified badge, the low engagement relative to the platform average suggests the content reaches a passive viewer base rather than an active community of responders. The audience size and category suggest this profile fits best within the arts or specialty hobbyist space.

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Estimated Earnings

Revenue estimates based on follower count and engagement

Sponsored posts form the primary revenue stream for @pieladybooks, with an estimated value between $835 and $1,600 per post. This creator sits in the lower half of the platform rankings. Because they rank below the median, their quoted band serves as a ceiling to negotiate under rather than a starting salary. The engagement rate of 0.8% falls below the 1.06% average for this tier. This lower interaction level suggests the reach is less concentrated than typical accounts in this bracket. Brands should use the $1,600 figure as a maximum limit for negotiations given the current engagement metrics. These are modelled estimates from public metrics, not disclosed earnings.

Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)

Based on 104.5K followers (Macro)

$836 – $1,567

Industry rate for macro Instagram creators

Disclaimer: These are rough estimates based on publicly available industry benchmarks. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, brand deals, and individual negotiation. Instagram sponsored post rates fluctuate and are not guaranteed.

Key Insights & Takeaways

Key Takeaways

Reach. The follower count is 10 times below the median, placing the account in the lower portion of the field. Engagement. An engagement rate under the median suggests most followers are not interacting with the content. Hit-rate. Fewer than 9% of posts beat double their average, indicating a struggle to produce high performing content. Trajectory. A flat follower trend over 51 days shows no growth or movement in total reach.

Strengths

  • + Verified account with 104.5K followers
  • + Above the 10K threshold where sponsorship deals become viable

Opportunities

  • ~ 0.8% engagement rate trails the 1.06% median, the clearest area to improve
  • ~ Only 8.3% of recent posts clear 2x the account average, a low hit-rate
  • ~ Sparse cadence of about 0.1 posts a week limits fresh reach

Summary

This analysis of @pieladybooks reveals a macro Instagram presence with 104,473 followers. The account demonstrates an engagement rate of 0.80%, averaging 787 likes per post across 12 analyzed posts. The account holds verified status.

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Frequently Asked Questions About @pieladybooks

How many followers does @pieladybooks have on Instagram?

@pieladybooks has 104,473 followers on Instagram, placing them in the macro creator tier.

What is @pieladybooks's Instagram engagement rate?

@pieladybooks has an engagement rate of 0.80% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 787 likes per post.

How much does @pieladybooks earn on Instagram?

Based on industry benchmarks, @pieladybooks's estimated sponsorship value is $836 - $1,567 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.

How many posts has @pieladybooks published on Instagram?

@pieladybooks has published 2,400 posts on Instagram.

What is @pieladybooks's most-liked recent post?

Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 4,332 likes and 261 comments.

How often does @pieladybooks post on Instagram?

@pieladybooks posts approximately 0.1 times per week, with an average gap of 1427.0 hours between posts. Peak posting days are Friday, Tuesday, Thursday.

How does @pieladybooks compare to other Instagram creators?

@pieladybooks sits in the Macro creator tier alongside accounts like @laolunyc, @carafrew, @lucasmalvacini.

Is @pieladybooks verified on Instagram?

Yes, @pieladybooks is a verified Instagram account.

About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @pieladybooks's Instagram profile and 12 recent posts.

Data collected and analyzed by IGDataHub | Analysis date: May 25, 2026