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: Crystal King

Crystal King is a writer, culinary enthusiast and social media expert. Her writing is fueled by a love of history and an obsession with the food, language and culture of Italy. She has taught writing, creativity and social media at Grub Street and several universities including Harvard Extension School and Boston University. Crystal received her masters in critical and creative thinking from University of Massachusetts Boston. She lives with her husband and their two cats in the Boston area.
  • Posted on Monday, August 28, 2017Sunday, August 20, 2017
  • by Crystal King

All Good Things…

…must come to an end. This week the 2017 Debs say goodbye and welcome in the 2018 class! It’s crazy…

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  • Posted on Monday, August 21, 2017Sunday, August 20, 2017
  • by Crystal King

Wow, What a Whirlwind Debut Year!

This week the Debs are recalling their debut years.  This year has been one of the most amazing and craziest…

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  • Posted on Monday, August 14, 2017Sunday, August 13, 2017
  • by Crystal King

My 2017 in Books – What I’ve Read, What I’ve Loved

I read really fast–about 800 words a minute. It means that I devour books. I can easily read a 250…

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  • Posted on Monday, August 7, 2017Sunday, July 30, 2017
  • by Crystal King

The Second Time Around

This week the Debs are talking about what’s ahead–second books.  A few days ago I wrote the last word on…

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  • Posted on Monday, July 31, 2017Friday, July 28, 2017
  • by Crystal King

Can You Guess How To Pronounce Apicius?

This week the Debs are talking about their character names.  Writing a book set in Ancient Rome means that I…

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  • Posted on Monday, July 24, 2017Sunday, July 23, 2017
  • by Crystal King

In the Summer

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

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  • Posted on Monday, July 17, 2017Sunday, July 23, 2017
  • by Crystal King

75 Crazy Things

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 Monday, July 10, 2017Sunday, July 9, 2017
  • by Crystal King

If Only I Had Known

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 Saturday, July 8, 2017Tuesday, July 11, 2017
  • by Crystal King

Interview with Lindsey Davis + #DebBallGiveaway of THE THIRD NERO

Today on the Debutante Ball, I’m excited to welcome Lindsey Davis, the author of over thirty novels. Her latest, THE…

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  • Posted on Monday, July 3, 2017Monday, July 3, 2017
  • by Crystal King

New Year’s Resolution Check-in – ROCKING IT

This week the Debs are checking in to see where we are with those resolutions we set forth during the…

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

Blog Schedule

Current Topic: Welcoming the New Class

Mon. 8/30: 

Tues. 8/31: Lyn says good-bye from the 2021 Debs

Wed. 9/1: New Class Takes Over

Thurs. 9/2:

Fri. 9/3:  

 Sat. 9/4:

Sun. 9/5: Debutante News

Past & Present Debs

Deb Class of 2021

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