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John Vercher

@jverchwrites.bsky.social

Author: THREE-FIFTHS; AFTER THE LIGHTS GO OUT; DEVIL IS FINE (PEN/Faulkner and Aspen Words Literary Prize longlist); Artist-in-residence, Monmouth University; Faculty, Randolph MFA; Rep: David Hale Smith; Film/TV: Will Watkins; Speaking: The Tuesday Agency

168 Followers  |  253 Following  |  12 Posts  |  Joined: 20.01.2025  |  2.064

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This review by @emmdubb16.bsky.social for @therumpus.net is a gift. Thank you, Maya!

20.05.2025 23:22 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hi to all the writers and creators out there. I'm Maurice Carlos Ruffin, author of three fiction books. Follow me on Substack for illuminating essays, interviews, and podcast episodes about the creative experience.

11.04.2025 13:14 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Excited to be a part of this workshop. Come through!

07.04.2025 15:39 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

THIS

10.03.2025 19:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy pub day to my book PRIMORDIAL! It's out today from @graywolfpress.bsky.social. Sharing this moment with my saola plushie, courtesy of the Saola Foundation for Annamite Mountains Conservation ✨

Info/order: www.graywolfpress.org/books/primor...

04.03.2025 20:41 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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NYC friends! Come through!

NYC friends! Come through!
Join us on Sunday, March 23rd, 2025 at Von Bar for our next Sunday Salon as we welcome Paulette Perhach, @jverchwrites.bsky.social , TyriekΒ Rashawn White, and Christina Cooke

πŸ—“οΈ March 23, 2025 at 5pm
πŸ“ Von Bar, 3 Bleecker St.

05.03.2025 23:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Paperback Publication Day to The American Daughters, a tale of resistance, liberation, and community.

04.03.2025 15:18 β€” πŸ‘ 32    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
Cover image of PRIMORDIAL by Mai Der Vang, which features a stylized camera trap photo of the saola.

Cover image of PRIMORDIAL by Mai Der Vang, which features a stylized camera trap photo of the saola.

Happy pub day to @maidervang.bsky.social!

PRIMORDIAL is out today via @graywolfpress.bsky.social.

When I saw draft1 I was staggered and astonished, and somehow, even though I knew the content of what I read, I saw her, the work, the struggle, and the saola anew and brilliantly.
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04.03.2025 23:04 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

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25.02.2025 04:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Celebrating Black History Month with powerful stories and inspiring voices. From historical icons to modern trailblazers, these books honor Black excellence, creativity, and resilience.

18.02.2025 20:15 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Acclaimed author @jverchwrites.bsky.social will be with us tomorrow at 6:00 pm leading his Lit Lab workshop titled "Let’s have a dialogue about dialogue."

There is still space available for this workshop!

Get your tickets here: https://buff.ly/3ESH4Ag

18.02.2025 16:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Authors have the burden of putting a book at the center of our lives while keeping everything else at the center of our lives.

07.02.2025 18:31 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Book giveaway for The American Daughters by Maurice Carlos Ruffin Feb 01-Mar 01, 2025 Enter to win one of 20 free copies available. Giveaway dates from Feb 01-Mar 01, 2025. A gripping historical novel about a spirited young girl who joins ...

We're giving away 20 copies of The American Daughters paperback edition. Good luck!

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07.02.2025 21:01 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Coming soon! Pre-order our essays here... www.mcnallyjackson.com/what-my-fath...

06.02.2025 23:45 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Thank you!

06.02.2025 02:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!

04.02.2025 03:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Y’all. Y’ALL. I cannot believe this. Thank you so much to @penfaulkner and huge congratulations to the nominees. I’m beyond honored to be on this list with you.

04.02.2025 02:23 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you, Kristina! πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

23.01.2025 22:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I know it’s not 2024 anymore but I just found out about this yesterday and I’ll be damned if I’m not going to be excited about it. Thank you, @chicagopubliclibrary for including DEVIL IS FINE on this incredible list.

23.01.2025 16:31 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Just remember, it takes time to build something good.

23.01.2025 05:00 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Honored and thrilled to see DEVIL IS FINE make this incredible list. Congratulations to all the nominees πŸŽ‰

22.01.2025 18:04 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Setting up camp here for a bit. Let's see how it goes...

21.01.2025 14:52 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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