Testimonials
What our Authors say
"I first came to you as you were commended to me as 'lovely people'. And you have not disappointed!"
— David Bleiman 2023
— David Bleiman 2023
"Dempsey and Windle published my collection Chagall’s Circus. Their professionalism and friendliness made it one of my happiest experiences of publishing. They respond to submissions quickly and in detail. Their contracts are straightforward and they will respond to any questions. The care taken with editing and layout was as good as anywhere I have been. They were also exceptionally helpful in finding a range of choices for the cover, and sorting the copyright problems out. Review copies were sent out, and they do all they can in the way of events for promotions, including a highly successful Zoom programme which developed rapidly with the arrival of the pandemic. A great experience."
—William Bedford www.williambedford.co.uk
—William Bedford www.williambedford.co.uk
“It would be difficult to fault Dempsey & Windle in the production of my pamphlet, ‘Let Battle Commence’ last year. Janice was clear and responsive at all times, providing regular updates and open to my ideas. The cover design was a family effort, and though a visual artist herself, she made way for our personal mock-up, producing a much-admired end product. Deadlines were met, costings clear, a truly professional service.”
--Wendy Klein
"From the day Dempsey and Windle accepted my most recent collection, 'Velocities and Drifts of Winds', for publication, it was a pleasurable experience to work closely with Janice by both email exchanges and telephone calls to discuss even the most minor detail. This resulted in a first-class book with a most attractive cover and excellent layout. It was everything I had hoped for."
— Geoffrey Winch
“A genuine passion for poetry runs through the veins of both Janice and Dónall, and makes working with them a real pleasure. I was especially delighted with how Janice transformed one of my holiday snaps into a stunning cover!”
--Claudia Court
“It was a delight working with Dempsey and Windle on my ninth book. I’ve worked with a lot of editors, but none as easy to interact with as Janice and Dónall. They coped with my idiosyncrasies with patience and good humour and I’m delighted with how 'The Magpie Almanack' came out’.”
—Simon Williams, www.simonwilliams.info
Two things stand out for me about my experience of having my pamphlet published by Dempsey and Windle; firstly, how extraordinarily prompt and efficient they were in responding to my every query and uncertainty; and secondly, how very friendly and approachable they were from start to finish – it couldn’t have been easier or more enjoyable.
— Diana Cant
“The poet who recommended your press to me was excited by your prompt acceptance of his submission, and my experience was the same. Your respectful treatment of your authors is deeply gratifying. The publishing process of my book was smooth and hassle-free, and the results were stellar. I would recommend D&W to anyone who can offer a publishable manuscript, and I hope to place another book with you. With admiration and gratitude,"
--David Olsen, See davidolsenpoetry.net.
“Working with Janice at Dempsey & Windle on my pamphlet was enthusiastic, professional – attention to editing detail superb in our discussions via email, and I would very happily like to work with them again in the future.”
— Kerry Darbishire
“As amply demonstrated by their wonderful weekly newsletters, Dempsey and Windle believe in poetry, write poetry themselves, and have an energy and commitment that shows to good effect in the variety and high quality of the books they publish.”
-- Paul Surman
“Dempsey & Windle are totally committed to their poets and poetry generally. Expect a quick turnaround.”
— Stephen Claughton www.stephenclaughton.com
“What a pleasure to be published by this delightful duo: poets who love poetry, love life and are ever on the lookout for ways of supporting the poets they publish.”
--David Bleiman
“Dempsey and Windle are easily the most civilised, and most courteous publishers I've come across, and let's face it I've tried a few! Bene tentare!”
--M.E.Muir-Baker
“Janice was extremely patient and helpful at the editing stage and I was delighted with the production quality of 'A City Waking Up'.”
--Sue Wallace-Shaddad /suewallaceshaddad.wordpress.com
“As a small independent publishers, Dempsey & Windle are a client-centred publishers that are open minded, inclusive and happy to work closely with you to create the book you always dreamed of putting out in the world. Working with them has been life changing and I have had so many incredible opportunities since publishing with them”
--Sujatha Menon MA. /sujathamenon.com
--Wendy Klein
"From the day Dempsey and Windle accepted my most recent collection, 'Velocities and Drifts of Winds', for publication, it was a pleasurable experience to work closely with Janice by both email exchanges and telephone calls to discuss even the most minor detail. This resulted in a first-class book with a most attractive cover and excellent layout. It was everything I had hoped for."
— Geoffrey Winch
“A genuine passion for poetry runs through the veins of both Janice and Dónall, and makes working with them a real pleasure. I was especially delighted with how Janice transformed one of my holiday snaps into a stunning cover!”
--Claudia Court
“It was a delight working with Dempsey and Windle on my ninth book. I’ve worked with a lot of editors, but none as easy to interact with as Janice and Dónall. They coped with my idiosyncrasies with patience and good humour and I’m delighted with how 'The Magpie Almanack' came out’.”
—Simon Williams, www.simonwilliams.info
Two things stand out for me about my experience of having my pamphlet published by Dempsey and Windle; firstly, how extraordinarily prompt and efficient they were in responding to my every query and uncertainty; and secondly, how very friendly and approachable they were from start to finish – it couldn’t have been easier or more enjoyable.
— Diana Cant
“The poet who recommended your press to me was excited by your prompt acceptance of his submission, and my experience was the same. Your respectful treatment of your authors is deeply gratifying. The publishing process of my book was smooth and hassle-free, and the results were stellar. I would recommend D&W to anyone who can offer a publishable manuscript, and I hope to place another book with you. With admiration and gratitude,"
--David Olsen, See davidolsenpoetry.net.
“Working with Janice at Dempsey & Windle on my pamphlet was enthusiastic, professional – attention to editing detail superb in our discussions via email, and I would very happily like to work with them again in the future.”
— Kerry Darbishire
“As amply demonstrated by their wonderful weekly newsletters, Dempsey and Windle believe in poetry, write poetry themselves, and have an energy and commitment that shows to good effect in the variety and high quality of the books they publish.”
-- Paul Surman
“Dempsey & Windle are totally committed to their poets and poetry generally. Expect a quick turnaround.”
— Stephen Claughton www.stephenclaughton.com
“What a pleasure to be published by this delightful duo: poets who love poetry, love life and are ever on the lookout for ways of supporting the poets they publish.”
--David Bleiman
“Dempsey and Windle are easily the most civilised, and most courteous publishers I've come across, and let's face it I've tried a few! Bene tentare!”
--M.E.Muir-Baker
“Janice was extremely patient and helpful at the editing stage and I was delighted with the production quality of 'A City Waking Up'.”
--Sue Wallace-Shaddad /suewallaceshaddad.wordpress.com
“As a small independent publishers, Dempsey & Windle are a client-centred publishers that are open minded, inclusive and happy to work closely with you to create the book you always dreamed of putting out in the world. Working with them has been life changing and I have had so many incredible opportunities since publishing with them”
--Sujatha Menon MA. /sujathamenon.com