The Debutante Ball

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

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  • Sonya Singh
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  • Sarah Grunder Ruiz
  • Carolyn Huynh

Author: Kimmery Martin

Kimmery is the author of The Queen of Hearts (2018, Penguin). She's also a doctor, mother, author interviewer, traveler, and obsessive reader. You can read Kimmery's book recommendations and reviews at kimmerymartin.com.
  • Posted on Wednesday, August 29, 2018Tuesday, August 28, 2018
  • by Kimmery Martin

Kimmery Says Goodbye

  Yeah, baby! Post #52! I did it!!!! Whew. At the beginning of this adventure, I doubted my ability to…

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  • Posted on Saturday, August 25, 2018
  • by Kimmery Martin

Interview With Jennifer Klepper, Author of Unbroken Threads

  Our guest this week is Jennifer Klepper, the author of Unbroken Threads, a story about a former corporate attorney who…

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  • Posted on Wednesday, August 22, 2018Monday, August 20, 2018
  • by Kimmery Martin

Blooper Reel: One Of The Many Things Kimmery Messed Up

  This week’s topic is the blooper reel: issues uncovered during the rewriting/editing/proofing process. I have chosen to reconstruct a…

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  • Posted on Saturday, August 18, 2018Saturday, August 18, 2018
  • by Kimmery Martin

Interview + Giveaway with AJ Pearce, Author of Dear Mrs. Bird

Awhile back, I did an interview in which I mentioned how much I loved the book Bridget Jones by Helen…

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  • Posted on Wednesday, August 15, 2018Monday, August 13, 2018
  • by Kimmery Martin

Kimmery’s Tips For A Strong Book Launch Party

When it comes to parties, I tend to roll large. Most of the time this is fine, but in terms…

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  • Posted on Wednesday, August 8, 2018Monday, August 6, 2018
  • by Kimmery Martin

Kimmery’s Dream Book

  see the stars you say, in the gloaming night my tiny hand in yours here is the world through…

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  • Posted on Saturday, August 4, 2018Saturday, August 4, 2018
  • by Kimmery Martin

Interview With Emily Giffin, Author of All We Ever Wanted + Giveaway

Emily Giffin is the gold standard when it comes to women’s fiction. Her success surges past a writer’s wildest dreams…

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  • Posted on Wednesday, August 1, 2018Sunday, July 29, 2018
  • by Kimmery Martin

Kimmery’s Next Book: The Subject May Surprise You

My next book is not going to be the book I wanted to write.  I bumbled into the literary world…

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  • Posted on Wednesday, July 25, 2018Tuesday, July 24, 2018
  • by Kimmery Martin

How To Love Researching Your Novel

Most of the time—to my surprise—I look forward to writing my weekly post for The Debutante Ball. This week, however,…

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  • Posted on Wednesday, July 18, 2018
  • by Kimmery Martin

The Top Three Things That Surprised Me About Publishing A Novel

This week we are talking about the differences between expectations and reality when it comes to traditionally publishing. I’ve compiled…

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