The Debutante Ball

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

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  • Melissa Chadburn
  • Jennifer Fawcett
  • Flora Collins
  • Sonya Singh
  • Cleyvis Natera
  • Sarah Grunder Ruiz
  • Carolyn Huynh

Author: Louise Miller

Louise Miller is the author of THE CITY BAKER'S GUIDE TO COUNTRY LIVING (Pamela Dorman Books/Viking/August 9, 2016), the story of a commitment-phobic pastry chef who discovers the meaning of belonging while competing in the cut-throat world of Vermont county fair baking contests. Find out more at louisemillerauthor.tumblr.com.
  • Posted on Sunday, September 4, 2016Saturday, September 3, 2016
  • by Louise Miller

NEWS FLASH–Keep in Touch with the 2016 Debs!

Love and thanks from the 2016 Debs! We would love to hear from you–please keep in touch!  Louise Miller has had…

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  • Posted on Monday, August 29, 2016
  • by Louise Miller

I’m Not Crying*

August has been a month of beginnings and endings. THE CITY BAKER’S GUIDE TO COUNTRY LIVING hit the bookstores on…

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  • Posted on Sunday, August 28, 2016Saturday, August 27, 2016
  • by Louise Miller

NEWS FLASH–Endless Summer Edition

Congratulations to Anna Lee Huber, winner of Lisa Alber’s WHISPERS IN THE MIST! Check back next week, where we will…

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  • Posted on Monday, August 22, 2016Monday, August 22, 2016
  • by Louise Miller

Book Launch Love

Our theme this week is what we loved about our debut year. There are so many wonderful moments in a…

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  • Posted on Sunday, August 21, 2016Saturday, September 3, 2016
  • by Louise Miller

NEWS FLASH–Winding Down Edition

Congratulations to Kat Stiles, winner of Louise Miller’s THE CITY BAKER’S GUIDE TO COUNTRY LIVING! Check back next week, where…

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  • Posted on Monday, August 15, 2016Sunday, August 14, 2016
  • by Louise Miller

True Confessions of an Epic TBR Stack

This is my To Be Read Stack. Oh, wait, did you think I meant this is my only TBR stack?…

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  • Posted on Sunday, August 14, 2016Saturday, August 13, 2016
  • by Louise Miller

NEWS FLASH–Last of the Launch Edition

Congratulations to RVR, winner of Aya de Leon’s UPTOWN THIEF! Check back next week, where we will announce the winner of…

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  • Posted on Saturday, August 13, 2016Sunday, August 7, 2016
  • by Louise Miller

Interview with The City Baker’s Guide to Country Living author Louise Miller, and a BOOK GIVEAWAY!

The City Baker's Guide to Country Living by Louise Miller

I have a ritual that I perform every Friday afternoon that I can. After work, I sit down at my…

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  • Posted on Monday, August 8, 2016Monday, August 8, 2016
  • by Louise Miller

After the Acknowledgments

After I handed in my acknowledgements to my editor, a funny thing happened. I kept receiving all of the help…

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  • Posted on Sunday, August 7, 2016Sunday, August 7, 2016
  • by Louise Miller

NEWS FLASH–More Books to Launch Edition

Congratulations to Patty Smith, winner of Heather Young’s THE LOST GIRLS! Check back next week, where we will announce the winner of this…

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

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Current Topic: Welcoming the New Class

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