The Debutante Ball

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

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  • Sarah Grunder Ruiz
  • Carolyn Huynh

Author: Lori Rader-Day

Lori Rader-Day is the author of the mystery THE BLACK HOUR (Seventh Street Books, July 2014). She grew up in central Indiana, but now lives in Chicago with her husband and very spoiled dog.
  • Posted on Sunday, November 3, 2013Friday, February 14, 2014
  • by Lori Rader-Day

News Flash: Invitations, Noir at the Bar, and NaNoWriFUN!

Congrats to Ellie, who won a copy of Lynn Cullen’s MRS. POE! From the 2014 Debs… At the very last…

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  • Posted on Monday, October 28, 2013Thursday, October 17, 2013
  • by Lori Rader-Day

Mystery of Life: Crime Fiction and Fear

As a mystery writer, I spend a lot of time thinking about how murder might occur interestingly. Where to bury…

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  • Posted on Sunday, October 27, 2013Friday, February 14, 2014
  • by Lori Rader-Day

News Flash: Launch Parties, World Book Night, and a Writing Marathon

Congrats to Laura, who won a copy of Jennifer Laam’s THE SECRET DAUGHTER OF THE TSAR! From the 2014 Debs……

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  • Posted on Monday, October 21, 2013Monday, October 21, 2013
  • by Lori Rader-Day

How to Get Your Inner Critic to Zip It

I write during my lunch hour, so when I sit down to write, I’m also often sitting down to eat.…

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  • Posted on Sunday, October 20, 2013Sunday, October 20, 2013
  • by Lori Rader-Day

News Flash: Workshops, Reviews, and Long To-Do Lists

Congrats to Tricia, who won her choice of Cara Lockwood’s books! From the 2014 Debs… Natalia Sylvester is feeling invigorated…

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  • Posted on Monday, October 14, 2013Sunday, October 6, 2013
  • by Lori Rader-Day

Publishing a Book = Sailing into the Unknown

Columbus Day. Wooo! *Devil horns* No? Let’s assume most of us have at least somewhat conflicted feelings about this holiday-in-which-we-all-go-to-work-anyway…

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  • Posted on Sunday, October 13, 2013Sunday, October 13, 2013
  • by Lori Rader-Day

News Flash: Book Fairs, Blog Tours, & The Words Keep Coming

Congrats to Rose, who won a copy of Clare O’Donohue’s Double Wedding Ring! From the 2014 Debs… Susan Gloss  was…

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  • Posted on Saturday, October 12, 2013Saturday, October 12, 2013
  • by Lori Rader-Day

CARA LOCKWOOD on Writing for New Audiences and Seeing Her Book as a Film + GIVEAWAY

We are pleased to have as our guest this week Cara Lockwood, the USA Today bestselling author of ten novels,…

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  • Posted on Monday, October 7, 2013Saturday, September 28, 2013
  • by Lori Rader-Day

Ah, Autumn: The Season of Falling Down on the Job

The other morning I was out walking my dog and saw my breath in the cool air. Later the same…

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  • Posted on Sunday, October 6, 2013Friday, November 15, 2013
  • by Lori Rader-Day

News Flash: Jet Lag, Compadres, and…No Carbs?

Congrats to Sharon, who won a copy of Gigi Pandian’s Artifact! From the 2014 Debs… Susan Gloss is jet-lagged after a…

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