The Debutante Ball

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

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  • Flora Collins
  • Sonya Singh
  • Cleyvis Natera
  • Sarah Grunder Ruiz
  • Carolyn Huynh

Author: Ehsaneh

Ehsaneh Sadr is an Iranian-American novelist and activist with a PhD in International Relations. She has worked, in various capacities, on campaigns related to Palestinian human rights, Iranian sanctions, access to credit for rural villagers, and safe spaces for children in crisis. She currently works with the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition to create the cultural and infrastructure changes needed to support a shift away from carbon-based modes of transportation. Ehsaneh currently lives in Northern California with her husband and two children but also considers Washington DC, Salt Lake City, and Tehran to be home.
  • Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2021Tuesday, August 17, 2021
  • by Ehsaneh

Interview with Maggie Smith, author of TRUTH AND OTHER LIES

I’m so excited about this week’s interview with the amazing Maggie Smith who has done so much to support so…

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  • Posted on Monday, July 5, 2021Tuesday, June 8, 2021
  • by Ehsaneh

What a Year! Apply to be a Debutante!

It feels like it was only last month that Lisa Braxton, author of THE TALKING DRUM, recommended applying to The…

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  • Posted on Thursday, June 24, 2021
  • by Ehsaneh

Wisdom from the Masters via Podcasts.

Today’s topic is tips and writing advice from teachers, mentors, and other inspirational figures. I’m going to start with a…

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  • Posted on Wednesday, June 23, 2021Monday, June 21, 2021
  • by Ehsaneh

Interview with Jennifer Nissley, author of THE MYTHIC KODA ROSE

This week’s interview is with Jennifer Nissley, another of my agent siblings with whom I share the amazing Danielle Burby.…

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  • Posted on Thursday, June 10, 2021
  • by Ehsaneh

A Deleted Scene from A Door Between Us

When I first read the prompt for this week’s blogpost, I thought, “deleted scenes? Do I have deleted scenes?” As…

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  • Posted on Wednesday, May 26, 2021
  • by Ehsaneh

Interview with Laura Brooke Robson, author of GIRLS AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD

I’m excited for this week’s interview with Laura Brooke Robson as we share an agent, the incredible Danielle Burby who…

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  • Posted on Thursday, April 29, 2021
  • by Ehsaneh

First Drafts: How to get them done!

Much has been written about the soul-crushing, trauma-inducing terror of the blank page. How does one stare it down and…

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  • Posted on Wednesday, April 28, 2021Sunday, April 25, 2021
  • by Ehsaneh

Interview with Antoinette Walker, Co-Founder of The Chaptr

The Chaptr is an exciting new monthly book subscription box and book club rolled into one that is launching this week!…

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  • Posted on Thursday, April 22, 2021Thursday, April 22, 2021
  • by Ehsaneh

Bookstores!!

In honor of National Independent Bookstore day, I am thrilled to talk about some amazing bookstores that I love. First…

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  • Posted on Wednesday, April 21, 2021Wednesday, April 21, 2021
  • by Ehsaneh

Interview with Amanda Skenandore, author of THE SECOND LIFE OF MIRIELLE WEST

This week’s interview is with dear friend and author Amanda Skenandore, whose award-winning historical fiction explores painful episodes in the…

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