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: Colleen Oakley

Colleen Oakley is the author of BEFORE I GO (Simon & Schuster/Gallery, Jan. 2015), a love story. A former editor for Marie Claire and Women's Health & Fitness, she's now an Atlanta-based freelance writer. Find out more at colleenoakley.com.
  • Posted on Monday, April 27, 2015Tuesday, April 28, 2015
  • by Colleen Oakley

The BEFORE I GO Playlist

This week on the Ball we’re talking about the music we listen to while writing. Mostly, I listen to silence.…

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  • Posted on Saturday, April 25, 2015Saturday, April 25, 2015
  • by Colleen Oakley

Nicole Baart’s Secret Superpower + a GIVEAWAY of THE BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTERS

A few years ago, an editor sent me SLEEPING IN EDEN by Nicole Baart to review. I started it on…

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  • Posted on Monday, April 20, 2015Sunday, April 19, 2015
  • by Colleen Oakley

Q&A with My Agent Extraordinaire: Emma Sweeney

Editor’s Note: The winner of last week’s giveaway with author Travis Neighbor Ward is Sophie Constable. Congrats Sophie! Also, this…

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  • Posted on Saturday, April 18, 2015Friday, April 17, 2015
  • by Colleen Oakley

Author Andrea Lochen on Her Weirdest Job + a GIVEAWAY of IMAGINARY THINGS

OK, I know you’re not supposed to judge a book by its cover, but I started seeing the image for…

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  • Posted on Monday, April 13, 2015Monday, April 13, 2015
  • by Colleen Oakley

Travis Neighbor Ward’s 3 Tips for Self-Published Authors + a GIVEAWAY!

Editor’s Note: This is Self-Published Author Week on The Ball! Each day we’ll feature a new self-pubbed author, and a…

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  • Posted on Monday, April 6, 2015Monday, April 6, 2015
  • by Colleen Oakley

It’s a Writer’s Life for Me

This week on the Ball we’re talking about the writing lifestyle as introverts or extroverts — what our personality types…

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  • Posted on Saturday, April 4, 2015Thursday, March 26, 2015
  • by Colleen Oakley

Sara Gruen Talks Mythical Monsters and Broadway Musicals + GIVEAWAY of AT THE WATER’S EDGE

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS changed my life. Not only is it one of my favorite books and love stories of all…

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  • Posted on Monday, March 30, 2015Sunday, March 29, 2015
  • by Colleen Oakley

How to Throw a Successful Book Launch Party

The book launch party for BEFORE I GO on Jan. 6 was one of the best nights of my life…

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  • Posted on Monday, March 23, 2015Saturday, March 21, 2015
  • by Colleen Oakley

Writers: Two Questions to Consider Before You Quit Your Day Job

I’ve been a full-time freelance writer for eight years now. In 2007, I packed up two suitcases and a few…

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  • Posted on Monday, March 16, 2015Sunday, March 15, 2015
  • by Colleen Oakley

Sleepy… Soooooooooo Sleepy

I’m not sure what the topic for this week is. I’m not even sure what week it is. Because, twins.…

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