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Deano

@deankoorey.bsky.social
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I'm a freelance writer. AWC podcaster. NSW, Australia via New Zealand.

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Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Yes that would be good. And it really really would. Be good is what I mean. My birth certificate says Dean.
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Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
It starts tomorrow. To not enter would be sorrow. Okay, my rhyming's a little rusty. And the weather today is gusty. Ahem, join me in the @nycmidnight.bsky.social Rhyming Story Challenge on September 15th! Learn more at nycmidnight.com/rhyme
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The Rhyming Story Challenge — nycmidnight
The Rhyming Story Challenge is a creative writing competition that challenges writers worldwide to create rhyming stories based on three assigned prompts in as little as 48 hours.
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Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Into the finals…
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Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Ohhh interesting… def nothing in there for me despite previous entries!
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Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Making us have to think about bios on the finish line is a cruel joke though @whimsyfiction.bsky.social
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Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
One minute to spare. Not very whimsical of me. But, to be fair, I remained calm throughout. Good luck all.
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Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Oh noooooo
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Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
It’s almost time to see what’s behind door number Furious Fiction… the free monthly #furiousfiction creative challenge goes live in about 18 hours…
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Cat Opens Door
ALT: Cat Opens Door
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Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Want to know something cool? A few years ago for a photography challenge, we were asked to recreate a famous photo and I chose this one!
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Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Oh yes I remember that one… definitely stood out!
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Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Top 10 ranked in each group for @writingbattle.bsky.social 100 pro comp go through to the final showdown round, so it’s fitting that my story named “The Finale” squeaked in! Phew.
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Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
What a delightful little Team Amanda @notquitewrite.com story that was, with the odd-number-words title. Well done story #4940, you did good – a YES from me.
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Andteam Jo Gives a Thumbs Up
ALT: Andteam Jo Gives a Thumbs Up
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Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
I like this one more than last month’s.
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Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Yay. @whimsyfiction.bsky.social in.
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Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
There were a lot of great stories last month, it was a scramble to climb aboard the floating raft that is the longlist. Good luck with this assignment!
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Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
A big shout out to @notquitewrite.com story #5017. It's Team Ed, has a two-word title and it navigates its hero's journey with a freshness and relatability throughout. Absolutely LL contender, perhaps higher? #vaguetweets
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Energetic Teacher Dancing in Classroom
ALT: Energetic Teacher Dancing in Classroom
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Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Writers should be seen and NOT heard!
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Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Maybe it all just tasted terrible, huhhhh???
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Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Yeah, that's good.
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Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Okay @notquitewrite.com class, who wrote this? Was it you, #4889 ? Yes, I thought so. Team Ed, one-word title. Would I call it a 'masterpiece'? Perhaps not. But I will be recommending it for the LL. Good work. #vaguetweets
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Angry Teacher in School Classroom
ALT: Angry Teacher in School Classroom
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Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Finally remembered my bsky password (sorry about that). So, where was I? Ah yes, @notquitewrite.com July story #4730 get up here please. Now look class, see what they did with the double meaning in the two-word title? Well played. Let's all give it a round of applause. #vaguetweets
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Teacher Wakes Sleepy Student with a Clap Prank
ALT: Teacher Wakes Sleepy Student with a Clap Prank
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Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Detention, both of you
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Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Yeah fair enough.
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Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Oh yeah, judging!
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Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Nice!
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Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Good morning class. Take your seats. Vague judging @notquitewrite.com comments will begin soon. #yinyangermanagement
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Key & Peele: Substitute Teacher's A-A-Ron
ALT: Key & Peele: Substitute Teacher's A-A-Ron
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Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
writingbattle.com/join-battle/... I joined the upcoming Solstice Owl Battle with writers from around the world. Get Ready to Battle on Jul 17, 2026! @writingbattle.bsky.social #flashfiction #writingprompts #writerslife #WritingCommunity #writersofbluesky Join the Battle and Learn More
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Sign up and register for the next short story Writing Battle!
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Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
First Friday of the month means #FuriousFiction. What masterpiece will you create? Starts in 5 hours.
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a group of people are standing in front of paintings with their arms crossed
ALT: a group of people are standing in front of paintings with their arms crossed
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Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
were you Team Amanda?
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Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Not biting
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Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Oh my, there were so many. Perhaps by request?
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Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Yes that was indeed your story!
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Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Happy #FuriousFiction Friday! This weekend’s creative assignment will drop in about 8 hours. Are YOU ready to take the plunge??
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a man riding a skateboard on a bridge
ALT: a man riding a skateboard on a bridge
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Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
After bitter disappointment in both 100 and 250 NYCM this year, I’ve made the difficult decision to… do the 500! Yes, the @nycmidnight.bsky.social 500-word Fiction Challenge starts in about 19 hours and I clearly have a problem. Learn more (about the comp, not my problem) at nycmidnight.com/500
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500-word Fiction Challenge — nycmidnight
The 500-word Fiction Challenge is an international creative writing competition that challenges participants to create short stories based on genre, action, and object assignments in 48 hours.
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Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Lisa! Oh yes, I did (luckily) read your story and I am both flattered and scared all at once. Hahahahaha.
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Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Can't help you with that. I just know Amanda was very excited that BareDevils were #69...
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Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Ed told me it's because I'm so used to hearing 1.8x that 1.0 just sounds slow in comparison. The problem with that theory was that as he was telling me this in person, I didn't think THAT was too slow. Hmmmm.
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Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
They're called 'flowerbeds' after all!
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Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
I tried that joke on her and Ed last week (except mine is 1.8x) and it didn't seem to go over well. I still maintain that 1.0x speed is NOT their actual talking speed. Faaaaar tooooo sloooow.
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Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Did you judge dragons or unicorns?
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Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
"Gerald, what are you looking at?" "It's the neighbours, Marjorie, they're unloading this month's #FuriousFiction story showcase today. I'm trying to hear what they're saying about the top stories!" "Honestly Gerald, just borrow a cup of sugar like a normal person..."
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Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
You do awkies so well.
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Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Yes that WAS yours!
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Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Very kind. We will see how I go! 3/3 stories submitted is a good start.
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Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
They'll probably swap us round just to annoy you haha. What was your story called? I can go searching now if you like?
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Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
YUSSSSSSS. IN YOUR FACE #TeamEd!!!
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Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
How many of the LL were Team Amanda?
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Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
So it does.
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Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Thought I'd done enough with my story for R2, but once again the judges had other ideas. Good luck to those who are progressing. #historicalfriction
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Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Mums: 👏
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