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

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Category: The Opposite of Me

  • Posted on Thursday, July 30, 2020Thursday, July 30, 2020
  • by Yodassa Williams

What is next from the author of The Goddess Twins?

There really is not a single word that can describe the feeling of knowing readers of The Goddess Twins have…

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  • Posted on Saturday, February 26, 2011Wednesday, October 28, 2015
  • by admin

Contest! The Debutante Ball Welcomes (Back) Sarah Pekkanen!

The Debutante Ball is so excited to have Sarah Pekkanen back for a waltz around the dance floor!  Sarah is a…

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  • Posted on Tuesday, August 24, 2010Wednesday, October 28, 2015
  • by Sarah Pekkanen

See you soon…

Writing this final post is conjuring all sorts of emotions in me. I’ve loved my year as a Debutante –…

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  • Posted on Tuesday, July 27, 2010Wednesday, October 28, 2015
  • by Sarah Pekkanen

Don’t trash it… yet

On the top of my computer armoire is a stack of writing books. One of my favorites is Stephen King’s…

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  • Posted on Tuesday, June 22, 2010Friday, November 20, 2015
  • by Sarah Pekkanen

My Dad, by Deb Sarah

My father is one of the funniest people I’ve ever met. He loves to laugh at himself, which is a…

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  • Posted on Sunday, June 20, 2010Friday, November 20, 2015
  • by admin

Newsflash June 20

Deb Sarah is thrilled that one of her favorite authors, Emily Giffin, just told People.com that The Opposite of Me…

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  • Posted on Tuesday, June 15, 2010Friday, November 20, 2015
  • by Sarah Pekkanen

Deb Sarah’s new love

I’d just gotten a new iPhone – all shiny and pretty, wrapped in a hot-pink case – and my friend…

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  • Posted on Tuesday, June 8, 2010Friday, November 20, 2015
  • by Sarah Pekkanen

Here’s what Deb Sarah sees…

You know how sometimes you can walk around for half a day, blissfully oblivious, until someone points out you’ve got…

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  • Posted on Tuesday, June 1, 2010Friday, November 20, 2015
  • by Sarah Pekkanen

Deb Sarah needs help…

Okay, you guys came through for me once before: Remember when I put out the call for help in stopping…

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  • Posted on Sunday, May 16, 2010Wednesday, October 28, 2015
  • by admin

Newsflash: May 16

Deb Alicia‘s new blog, Quest For Kindness, is up and running. Check it out on Tuesdays and Thursdays for uplifting,…

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