The Debutante Ball

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

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

Author: Jenni L. Walsh

Jenni L. Walsh spent her early years ​chasing around cats, dogs, and chickens in Philadelphia's countryside, before dividing time between a soccer field and a classroom at Villanova University. She put her marketing degree to good use as an advertising copywriter, zip-code hopping with her husband to DC, NYC, NJ, and not surprisingly, back to Philly. There, Jenni's passion for words continued, adding author to her resume. She now balances her laptop with a kid on each hip, and a four-legged child at her feet. BECOMING BONNIE (Tor Forge/Macmillan, 5/9/2017) is her debut novel that tells the untold story of how church-going Bonnelyn Parker becomes half of the infamous Bonnie and Clyde duo during the 1920s. SIDE BY SIDE, telling Bonnie and Clyde's crime spree story, will be released in the summer of 2018. Please learn more about Jenni's books at jennilwalsh.com.
  • Posted on Thursday, August 31, 2017Thursday, August 31, 2017
  • by Jenni L. Walsh

Jenni L. Walsh Says Goodbye (For Now)

This week the 2017 Debs say goodbye and welcome in the 2018 class! The other gals have also said it,…

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  • Posted on Saturday, August 26, 2017Saturday, August 26, 2017
  • by Jenni L. Walsh

Interview with Former Deb Kerry Schafer + #DebBallGiveaway of WORLD TREE GIRL & I WISH YOU HAPPY

Today on the Debutante Ball, we’re thrilled to welcome back Kerry Schafer, who was part of our Class of 2013!…

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  • Posted on Thursday, August 24, 2017Thursday, August 24, 2017
  • by Jenni L. Walsh

A Snapshot of Jenni L. Walsh’s Debut Year

After spending many years and numerous manuscripts to reach the point where I can proclaim, “I’m a published author!” it’s…

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  • Posted on Saturday, August 19, 2017Saturday, August 19, 2017
  • by Jenni L. Walsh

Interview with Hazel Gaynor + #DebBallGiveaway of THE COTTINGLEY SECRET

Today on the Debutante Ball, we’re thrilled to welcome one of my favorite historical fiction authors, Hazel Gaynor, to sit in…

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  • Posted on Thursday, August 17, 2017Wednesday, August 16, 2017
  • by Jenni L. Walsh

Happy reading, #histfic fans!

This week the Debs are talking about the books we’ve read during our debut year. And while I’ve read outside…

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  • Posted on Thursday, August 10, 2017Thursday, August 10, 2017
  • by Jenni L. Walsh

Jenni L. Walsh’s Three Tips for Book Two

This week the Debs are talking about their second books. I feel very blessed to continue my career as an…

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  • Posted on Thursday, August 3, 2017Wednesday, August 2, 2017
  • by Jenni L. Walsh

Bonnie Parker: From Doll to Gangster’s Moll

This week the Debs are talking about their character names, which is a fun topic, in general, but even with…

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  • Posted on Thursday, July 27, 2017Wednesday, July 26, 2017
  • by Jenni L. Walsh

A Glimpse Into Summers to Come

*** Calling Debut Authors! Now Accepting Applications for the 2018 Debutante Ball! Read this post to learn more. Hurry! The deadline…

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  • Posted on Thursday, July 20, 2017Monday, July 17, 2017
  • by Jenni L. Walsh

10 Things Ya Didn’t Know You Wanted to Know About Jenni L. Walsh

***Calling Debut Authors! Now Accepting Applications for the 2018 Debutante Ball! Read this post to learn more. Hurry! The deadline is July…

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  • Posted on Saturday, July 15, 2017Saturday, July 15, 2017
  • by Jenni L. Walsh

Interview with Greer Macallister + #DebBallGiveaway of GIRL IN DISGUISE

Today on the Debutante Ball, we’re thrilled to welcome bestselling author Greer Macallister to chat about her novel GIRL IN DISGUISE!…

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Since 2007, the Debutante Ball has been celebrating first-time authors and their books. Learn more.

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Current Topic: Welcoming the New Class

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