The Debutante Ball

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

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

Author: Louise Miller

Louise Miller is the author of THE CITY BAKER'S GUIDE TO COUNTRY LIVING (Pamela Dorman Books/Viking/August 9, 2016), the story of a commitment-phobic pastry chef who discovers the meaning of belonging while competing in the cut-throat world of Vermont county fair baking contests. Find out more at louisemillerauthor.tumblr.com.
  • Posted on Sunday, July 3, 2016Thursday, July 7, 2016
  • by Louise Miller

News Flash–Fireworks Edition

News Flash

  Congratulations to Brandi Megan Grannett, winner of Katherine Ozment’s GRACE WITHOUT GOD. Check back next week, where we will…

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  • Posted on Saturday, July 2, 2016Friday, July 1, 2016
  • by Louise Miller

Interview with KITCHENS OF THE GREAT MIDWEST author J. Ryan Stradal & a BOOK GIVEAWAY!

KITCHENS OF THE GREAT MIDWEST by J. Ryan Stradal

I first heard of J. Ryan Stradal and his debut novel KITCHENS OF THE GREAT MIDWEST through our mutual editor…

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  • Posted on Monday, June 27, 2016Thursday, July 7, 2016
  • by Louise Miller

Book Launch: Fantasy vs. Reality

The City Baker's Guide to Country Living by Louise Miller

I have been dreaming about my book launch party for as long as I have been dreaming about publishing a…

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  • Posted on Sunday, June 26, 2016Thursday, July 7, 2016
  • by Louise Miller

Calling all Debut Authors! Now Accepting Applications for the Class of ’17 Debutante Ball!

Are you interested in being one of the Class of 2017 Debs at The Debutante Ball? We want to hear…

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  • Posted on Monday, June 20, 2016Monday, June 20, 2016
  • by Louise Miller

The City Baker’s Guide to Country Living Playlist

There is, of course, baking in THE CITY BAKER’S GUIDE TO COUNTRY LIVING, but music plays almost as important a…

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  • Posted on Sunday, June 19, 2016Saturday, June 18, 2016
  • by Louise Miller

News Flash–Father’s Day Edition

News Flash

Congratulations to Theresa, winner of Shannon Kirk‘s METHOD 15/33! Check back next week, where we will announce the winner of this…

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  • Posted on Saturday, June 18, 2016Friday, June 17, 2016
  • by Louise Miller

Interview with THE BOOK OF SPECULATION author Erika Swyler, and a BOOK GIVEAWAY!

THE BOOK OF SPECULATION by Erika Swyler

I can’t remember how I first met Erika Swyler. I know it was online, because we haven’t met yet in…

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  • Posted on Monday, June 13, 2016Monday, June 13, 2016
  • by Louise Miller

Adventures in Publishing

adventure noun ad·ven·ture \əd-ˈven-chər\ An exciting or very unusual experience. Participation in exciting undertakings or enterprises. A bold, usually risky…

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  • Posted on Sunday, June 12, 2016Sunday, June 12, 2016
  • by Louise Miller

News Flash–Promotion Edition

News Flash

Congratulations to Nicole Evelina, winner of Julie Christine Johnson’s IN ANOTHER LIFE Check back next week, where we will announce the winner…

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  • Posted on Monday, June 6, 2016Monday, June 6, 2016
  • by Louise Miller

Food is Everything

I’ve been a pastry chef for over twenty years, and have spent my whole adult life in a kitchen, so…

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

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