The Debutante Ball

Seven debut authors. Seven books. One big dance toward publication.

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  • Flora Collins
  • Sonya Singh
  • Cleyvis Natera
  • Sarah Grunder Ruiz
  • Carolyn Huynh

Author: Amy Poeppel

Amy Poeppel grew up in Dallas, Texas and left the south to attend Wellesley College. Since then, she has worked as an actor, a high school English teacher, and most recently as the Assistant Director of Admissions at a school in New York City. Her three fabulous boys are all off in Boston attending school, and she and her husband now split their time between New York and Frankfurt, Germany. A theatrical version of SMALL ADMISSIONS was workshopped at the Actors Studio Playwrights/Directors Unit. She later expanded it into her first novel.
  • Posted on Tuesday, August 29, 2017Monday, August 28, 2017
  • by Amy Poeppel

A Tribute to the 2017 Debs: My Highlight Reel

With gratitude, sadness, excitement, and pride, I say good-bye to The Debutante Ball. I have so much respect for the…

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  • Posted on Sunday, August 27, 2017Saturday, August 26, 2017
  • by Amy Poeppel

Final News Flash for the 2017 Debs

Congratulations to Megan Armstrong, winner of our #DebBallGiveaway of THE COTTINGLEY SECRET by Hazel Gaynor. Thank you so much to yesterday’s…

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  • Posted on Tuesday, August 22, 2017Monday, August 21, 2017
  • by Amy Poeppel

Didn’t See That Coming: My Debut Year’s “OMG” Moments

For about thirty years, I hoped that I would write and publish a book. And then it happened. Thirty years…

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  • Posted on Sunday, August 20, 2017Sunday, August 20, 2017
  • by Amy Poeppel

News Flash: Reading, Writing, and The Writer’s Digest Conference

Congratulations to Anna May Russell, winner of our #DebBallGiveaway of LITTLE & LION by Brandy Colbert. Thank you so much to…

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  • Posted on Tuesday, August 15, 2017Tuesday, August 15, 2017
  • by Amy Poeppel

Amy’s Reading (and Bad Mood) Update

So far 2017 has been a terrific year for great books. But I’ll be perfectly honest: This has NOT, in…

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  • Posted on Sunday, August 13, 2017Saturday, August 12, 2017
  • by Amy Poeppel

Deb Ball News Flash: Slow Down, Summer!

We are thrilled to welcome Kaitlyn Sage Patterson to The 2018 Debutante Ball!! Kaitlyn  will be joining Cass Morris, Kimmery Martin, Lara…

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  • Posted on Tuesday, August 8, 2017Monday, August 7, 2017
  • by Amy Poeppel

The LIMELIGHT Timeline: Piece of cake? Not exactly.

Question: So you’ve published your first novel, SMALL ADMISSIONS. I hear you’re working on a second. Has it been easier…

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  • Posted on Sunday, August 6, 2017Thursday, August 10, 2017
  • by Amy Poeppel

News Flash: Announcing the 2018 Debs!

BIG NEWS! The 2017 Debs are thrilled to announce The Debutante Ball Class of 2018! We will be doing a…

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  • Posted on Saturday, August 5, 2017Tuesday, August 8, 2017
  • by Amy Poeppel

Interview with Julie Pennell + #DebBallGiveaway of THE YOUNG WIVES CLUB

We are in for such a treat! I am so happy to welcome Julie Pennell as our special guest on…

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  • Posted on Tuesday, August 1, 2017Monday, July 31, 2017
  • by Amy Poeppel

Pro-Tips: How To Name Your Characters

Are you struggling to come up with cool, original names for your characters? Here are some solutions. If you’re writing…

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