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: Anna

  • Posted on Monday, August 18, 2008Saturday, September 6, 2008
  • by Anna

But What Happens After The Coming Out Party?

After a Debutante’s debut, what tends to happen? In the old days, she probably got married off and began living…

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  • Posted on Friday, November 30, 2007Monday, October 13, 2008
  • by Anna

My Mom, The Mother Bear

My mother raised animals in much the same way she raised children: by allowing them to have everything they want,…

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  • Posted on Saturday, October 27, 2007Saturday, October 27, 2007
  • by Anna

Bring on the Bumpy Things By Deb Anna

I’ve never really been scared of things that go bump in the night. Sure, when I was little, I had…

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  • Posted on Saturday, September 22, 2007Monday, September 29, 2008
  • by Anna

Licking the Frosting By Former Deb Anna

I would say that the main thing that publishing has taught me is how to meet my deadlines and then…

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  • Posted on Saturday, August 18, 2007Monday, October 13, 2008
  • by Anna

Life Post Ball By Deb Anna

Well, Kristy Kiernan‘s brainchild has made a seemingly seamless transition into its latest incarnation. And, after only a year, we…

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  • Posted on Monday, July 30, 2007Wednesday, October 15, 2008
  • by Anna

The Last Dance

Last dance Last dance for love Yes, it’s my last chance For romance tonight Okay, so maybe the lyrics to…

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  • Posted on Monday, July 23, 2007Monday, October 13, 2008
  • by Anna

Memory Lane By Deb Anna

I have an excellent memory for entirely useless things. I remember telling a family friend that my favorite TV show…

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  • Posted on Monday, July 16, 2007Monday, July 16, 2007
  • by Anna

The End of An Era By Deb Anna

I used to be thoroughly mystified by people who had trouble with things ending. Whether it was the end of…

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  • Posted on Monday, July 9, 2007Wednesday, October 15, 2008
  • by Anna

Middle Me This By Deb Anna

My mother has always told me I should be grateful that I’m not the middle child — a statement she’s…

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  • Posted on Sunday, July 1, 2007Monday, October 13, 2008
  • by Anna

Big Apple Bite By Deb Anna

Yikes, here I go writing off topic again. I’m winding up a week in New York that I spent publicizing…

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