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Joan Dempsey

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Novelist, reader, writing teacher & retreat host, run an online community for novelists, ❤️ all creatures, ❤️ art, meditate and practice Qigong daily, ❤️ Maine. https://joandempsey.com/ and https://gutsygreatnovelist.com/

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Joan Dempsey @joandempsey.bsky.social · Aug 23

Thank YOU, Rylan, and keep on writing! I look forward to seeing your novel out in the world!

Joan Dempsey @joandempsey.bsky.social · Aug 22

Congratulations again, @rytingwithcats.bsky.social and @warsh.bsky.social for your fine work. Keep writing, folks!

Joan Dempsey @joandempsey.bsky.social · Aug 22

I'm delighted to announce the honorable mentions in 6th Annual Gutsy Great Novelist Page One Prize (Among the top 20 of 969 entries!). Congratulations! Discover these fine writers and read their winning pages, and thanks to all who entered! gutsygreatnovelist.com/page-one-pri....

Joan Dempsey @joandempsey.bsky.social · Aug 22

Once again, congratulations on your winning entry. Keep on writing, and we'll all celebrate when your novel is out in the world!

Joan Dempsey @joandempsey.bsky.social · Aug 22

Congratulations again, Jane Sasser @greyhoundmama.bsky.social! Keep up the great work.

Joan Dempsey @joandempsey.bsky.social · Aug 22

I'm delighted to announce the three NOTABLE honorable mentions in 6th Annual Gutsy Great Novelist Page One Prize (Among the top 6 of 969 entries!). Congratulations! Discover these fine writers and read their winning pages, and thanks to all who entered! gutsygreatnovelist.com/page-one-pri....

Joan Dempsey @joandempsey.bsky.social · Aug 22

I'm delighted to announce the winners of the 6th Annual Gutsy Great Novelist Page One Prize. Congratulations to all our winners, chosen in a blind reading process. Discover these fine writers and read their winning pages, and thanks to all who entered! gutsygreatnovelist.com/page-one-pri....

Joan Dempsey @joandempsey.bsky.social · Jun 21

Thanks, @newpages.bsky.social, for spreading the word about the Page One Prize. 🙏🏽

NewPages @newpages.bsky.social · Jun 17

Enter the first page of your unpublished novel to the Gutsy Great Novelist Page One Prize for a chance to win $1k. Open internationally to writers over 18.
https://www.newpages.com/guide-submission-opportunities/gutsy-great-novelist-page-one-prize/

#writingcontest @joandempsey.bsky.social

Gutsy Great Novelist Page One Prize

Enter the Gutsy Great Novelist Page One Prize for a chance to win up to $1,000 for your novel's opening page.

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Joan Dempsey @joandempsey.bsky.social · Jun 17

I'm delighted to announce that the 6th Annual Page One Prize (for novelists) is open for submissions. Deadline July 16, 2025 @ 5PM ET. Get all the details, check your eligibility, and submit page one of chapter one today: gutsygreatnovelist.com/page-one-pri...

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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · May 23

Trump is testing a legal theory that would give him sweeping control over the federal government. Experts warn it could eliminate key checks from Congress, the courts and independent agencies.

www.democracydocket.com/analysis/wha...

What Is Unitary Executive Theory? How is Trump Using It to Push His Agenda?

Read more here.

www.democracydocket.com

Joan Dempsey @joandempsey.bsky.social · May 5

Thank you, Maine lawyers, for confirming your oath and standing up for the rule of law. We appreciate you!

Will Hayward @willhayward.bsky.social · May 1

Proud to be on a path to one day join a legal community here in Maine that stands up for the rule of law.

Joan Dempsey @joandempsey.bsky.social · Apr 29

Happy to see my alma maters among the universities and colleges speaking out against unprecedented government overreach and political interference. Thanks, @bostoncollege.bsky.social, Lesley University, and @antiochmfa.bsky.social.

A Call for Constructive Engagement | AAC&U

A Call for Constructive Engagement

Joan Dempsey @joandempsey.bsky.social · Apr 26

Forgot to tag #BookSky!

Joan Dempsey @joandempsey.bsky.social · Apr 26

Happy Indie Bookstore Day! Here’s my @bookshop.org list of my fav books on the craft of writing fiction. Go indies!!! ❤️📚

Best Books on the Craft of Fiction

Checkout out this list on Bookshop

Joan Dempsey @joandempsey.bsky.social · Mar 31

Thanks for participating, Martin, and keep on writing! Fingers crossed for you for next year! 😊

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Lu Hersey @luwrites.bsky.social · Mar 31

I got an honorary mention, which means I'm in the top 8. It's a lovely confidence boost when you reach the top 8 in an international writing competition. I'd recommend entering competitions to all #writers (if eligible)on that basis alone...

Joan Dempsey @joandempsey.bsky.social · Mar 31

Tagging those winners who are here on Bluesky. Congratulations again to @luwrites.bsky.social and @foxcrows.bsky.social

Joan Dempsey @joandempsey.bsky.social · Mar 31

Tagging those winners who are here on Bluesky. Congratulations again to @luwrites.bsky.social and @foxcrows.bsky.social

Joan Dempsey @joandempsey.bsky.social · Mar 31

I'm delighted to announce the winners of the 2025 Chapter One Prize! Please join me in congratulating these fine writers, and visit the website to see our winners, honorable mentions and notables, and read their winning entries. gutsygreatnovelist.com/winners-2025/

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Jon Rauch @jonrauch.bsky.social · Mar 20

A friend drove two hours today for her breast cancer chemotherapy only to learn it was canceled due to NIH cuts. Clinical trial ended midstream. No treatment, no restart, no plan, no information. Her bro-in-law's chemo was also canceled.

Joan Dempsey @joandempsey.bsky.social · Mar 3

FINAL DAY TO SUBMIT! The 5th annual Chapter One Prize closes today at 5PM ET (Mon, March 3). Submit chapter one of your unpublished novel. gutsygreatnovelist.com/chapter-one-...

#amwriting #WritingCommunity #novels #MYSTERY #thriller #Crime #fiction #scifi #writing #writingbooks

Joan Dempsey @joandempsey.bsky.social · Mar 1

Congratulations to you, Jennifer!

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · Feb 28

Pass it on.
#StandWithUkraine

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Fred Guttenberg @fredguttenberg.bsky.social · Feb 28

"History will remember this day— when an American President and Vice President abandoned all we stand for."

Joan Dempsey @joandempsey.bsky.social · Feb 28

Joan Dempsey @joandempsey.bsky.social · Feb 27

DEADLINE: Monday, March 3, 2025 5PM ET (sharp).

Submit the first chapter of your unpublished novel.

gutsygreatnovelist.com/chapter-one-...

#amwriting #writingcommunity #novels #creativewriting #mystery #romance #literary #scifi #thriller #writingcontest