The Debutante Ball

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

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  • Sarah Grunder Ruiz
  • Carolyn Huynh

Author: Jess

  • Posted on Friday, October 3, 2008Wednesday, October 15, 2008
  • by Jess

Thank You, Gail … by Deb Jess Riley

Gutsy. Brave. Honest. Funny. (“Fuck you, Joan Didion.” “Eat a lot of red dye.”) True. Damn good writing…magnificently written. All…

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  • Posted on Friday, August 29, 2008Saturday, September 6, 2008
  • by Jess

Good-bye Yellow Brick Road by Deb Jess

When I read Danielle’s post yesterday, I just shook my head. How on earth was I going to follow that?…

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  • Posted on Sunday, August 24, 2008Saturday, September 6, 2008
  • by Jess

News Flash, Sunday August 24 2008

Deb News: Deb Jess will be doing a reading at the Appleton Public Library this Thursday, August 28, at 6:30…

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  • Posted on Friday, August 15, 2008Monday, September 29, 2008
  • by Jess

A Tale of Two Schedules by Deb Jess

I have two daily schedules, depending on the time of year. Between late May and early October, my daily routine…

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  • Posted on Sunday, August 10, 2008Friday, November 20, 2015
  • by Jess

News Flash, Sunday August 10 2008

Deb News: Deb Jess is so happy to share a review of Driving Sideways from Book Room Reviews: “I flat…

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  • Posted on Friday, August 8, 2008Friday, November 20, 2015
  • by Jess

Deb Danielle’s Debut FALLING UNDER Soars, by Deb Jess

I read an early copy of Danielle Younge-Ullman’s debut novel Falling Under on my computer last winter. I usually dislike…

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  • Posted on Sunday, July 27, 2008Friday, November 20, 2015
  • by Jess

News Flash for Sunday July 27, 2008

Deb News: Deb Danielle’s critically acclaimed debut Falling Under finally hits the stores on Tuesday!! Run, don’t walk, to your…

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  • Posted on Friday, July 25, 2008Friday, November 20, 2015
  • by Jess

Wild Kingdom in Miniature by Deb Jess

I grew up two dunes from the beach in Kohler Andrae State Park, along the western shore of Lake Michigan.…

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  • Posted on Sunday, July 20, 2008Friday, November 20, 2015
  • by Jess

News Flash for Sunday July 20, 2008

Deb News: Deb Jess is thrilled to report that sales of Driving Sideways have been strong enough at Target to…

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  • Posted on Sunday, July 13, 2008Wednesday, October 28, 2015
  • by Jess

Newsflash, July 13 2008

Announcing the Debutante Ball Class of 2009 We are most excited to announce the 2009 Debs, who will take over…

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