The Debutante Ball

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

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

Author: Shelly King

Shelly is the author of THE MOMENT OF EVERYTHING, story of love and books in Silicon Valley. She lives in the Santa Cruz Mountains with her husband, two big dogs, and a disapproving cat.
  • Posted on Friday, September 4, 2015Thursday, September 3, 2015
  • by Shelly King

Don’t You Forget About Me

Yesterday was my bookaversary, the one year anniversary of my novel being released to the wild. And today is my…

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  • Posted on Friday, August 28, 2015Thursday, August 27, 2015
  • by Shelly King

COME AWAY WITH ME…OK, I’m In

You know that Beach Boys song, “God Only Knows Where I’d Be Without You”? I love that song. It’s an…

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  • Posted on Friday, August 21, 2015Friday, August 21, 2015
  • by Shelly King

A Totally Fun Thing I’ll Never Do Again

My first day as a Debutante was September 1, 2014. My book launched on September 2, 2014. I was still…

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  • Posted on Friday, August 14, 2015Friday, August 14, 2015
  • by Shelly King

Yes, There Is a Book Two

I’m sorry this post is late today. I’ve been battling with new Comcast equipment all week and it’s been quite…

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  • Posted on Friday, August 7, 2015Friday, August 7, 2015
  • by Shelly King

Awesome Things I’ll Never Do Again

I can’t believe my Debutante year is almost over. It’s been quite a ride, especially at the beginning because my…

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  • Posted on Friday, July 31, 2015Saturday, August 1, 2015
  • by Shelly King

F@*k the statistics. Go write.

Editor’s Note: Here at The Debutante Ball, we strive to give an insider look at our experiences with the publishing…

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  • Posted on Thursday, July 23, 2015Thursday, July 23, 2015
  • by Shelly King

I’m Coo-coo for Coconut Cake!

OK, seriously. What’s not to love about a book with a freaking coconut cake on the cover!? You know it’s…

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  • Posted on Thursday, July 16, 2015
  • by Shelly King

You’re Famous! (and other myths)

There are many myths about publishing and being a writer. There are so many that I don’t really know where…

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  • Posted on Friday, July 10, 2015Thursday, July 9, 2015
  • by Shelly King

This Time It’s Personal

I’m really beat as I write this. I’m at the Community of Writers at Squaw Valley this week. Basically, it’s…

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  • Posted on Thursday, July 2, 2015
  • by Shelly King

Summertime and the Reading Is Easy

Hey y’all! All this hot weather has brought back my Southern accent. I’ve been floating around in the pool getting…

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