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

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Author: Abby Fabiaschi

Abby Fabiaschi is the author of I LIKED MY LIFE (St. Martin's Press, February 2017). She and her family divide their time between Tampa, Florida and Park City, Utah. When not writing or watching the comedy show that is her children, she enjoys reading across genres, skiing, hiking, and yoga. Oh, and travel. Who doesn’t love vacation? Learn more at abbyfabiaschi.com.
  • Posted on Thursday, September 1, 2016Wednesday, August 31, 2016
  • by Abby Fabiaschi

I’m Like a Rash

I’ve met people whose knowledge and everything else will die with them, as Shel Silverstein conceived in this poem: I’m grateful…

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  • Posted on Thursday, August 25, 2016Wednesday, August 24, 2016
  • by Abby Fabiaschi

The Delay that Saved the Day

I am a believer that many things happen for a reason. Not everything. Not, say, death. But many life hiccups…

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  • Posted on Thursday, August 18, 2016Thursday, August 18, 2016
  • by Abby Fabiaschi

Books: A Case Study

I’ve never met an avid reader who was also an asshole; I’m convinced the two are mutually exclusive. I’m a white,…

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  • Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2016Thursday, August 18, 2016
  • by Abby Fabiaschi

Want to be charmed? Read THE CITY BAKER’S GUIDE TO COUNTRY LIVING!

THE CITY BAKER'S GUIDE TO COUNTRY LIVING by Louise Miller

 August is the perfect month for Louise Miller’s debut– THE CITY BAKER’S GUIDE TO COUNTRY LIVING– to hit shelves. Why?…

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  • Posted on Thursday, August 4, 2016Tuesday, August 2, 2016
  • by Abby Fabiaschi

Me & THE WASHINGTON POST agree: UPTOWN THIEF makes you think while it entertains!

Uptown Thief by Aya de Leon

Congratulations to my new friend and talented author Aya de Leon on her debut novel, UPTOWN THIEF. I will do…

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  • Posted on Thursday, July 28, 2016Wednesday, July 27, 2016
  • by Abby Fabiaschi

Me & THE NY TIMES Agree: THE LOST GIRLS is Worth Reading!

I cracked opened Heather’s debut after having read her posts for six months, so I knew the writing would be…

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  • Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2016Wednesday, July 20, 2016
  • by Abby Fabiaschi

I’ve Been Told I’m Quirky …

The topic this week is fun facts. I wrote them as they came to me, freestyle: Sometimes I’m carrying on about…

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  • Posted on Saturday, July 16, 2016Monday, July 11, 2016
  • by Abby Fabiaschi

Interview with Eleanor Brown + double LIGHT OF PARIS giveaway!

THE LIGHT OF PARIS by Eleanor Brown

Eleanor Brown– Debutante Ball alumni turned bestselling author– is here to visit! I was so wowed by Brown’s first novel, THE…

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  • Posted on Thursday, July 14, 2016Wednesday, July 13, 2016
  • by Abby Fabiaschi

Hindsight, with a Positive Spin

The topic this week is hindsight. My husband and I are debriefers. We extract takeaways from every purchase, major life event,…

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  • Posted on Thursday, July 7, 2016Wednesday, July 6, 2016
  • by Abby Fabiaschi

2016 & Me

The topic this week is how we are doing on 2016 resolutions. The first half of the year has proven…

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