The Debutante Ball

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

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Category: 2014 Debs

  • Posted on Monday, August 31, 2015Monday, August 31, 2015
  • by Colleen Oakley

Never Can Say Goodbye

I hate goodbyes. In college, my nickname was Up and Leave Oakley, because I would ghost out of a party…

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  • Posted on Monday, August 17, 2015Sunday, August 16, 2015
  • by Colleen Oakley

5 Things I Loved About Being a Debut Author

As our time as Debutantes comes winding own to a close (there are only 3 weeks left — sniff, sniff),…

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  • Posted on Saturday, August 15, 2015Friday, August 14, 2015
  • by Amy Reichert

CONFESSIONS with Vicki Lesage + Book Giveaway

I met Vicki Lesage through the Tall Poppies – a wonderful group of women authors who support one another. I just…

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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 Monday, August 10, 2015
  • by Colleen Oakley

Book #2: An Update

This week on the Ball we’re giving updates on our next projects. While I don’t have much news, I am…

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  • Posted on Saturday, August 8, 2015Saturday, August 8, 2015
  • by Amy Reichert

Adria Cimino, Writing, and Midnight + Giveaway of PARIS: RUE DES MARTYRS

I’ve gotten to know Adria Cimino through the Tall Poppies – a wonderful group of women authors who support one…

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  • Posted on Wednesday, August 5, 2015Wednesday, August 5, 2015
  • by Karma Brown

Banish Self-Doubt & Keep Writing

As the last Deb to launch her book out into the world (THREE WEEKS TO GO) I’m at a disadvantage…

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  • Posted on Monday, August 3, 2015Sunday, August 2, 2015
  • by Colleen Oakley

Don’t Worry, Keep Writing

This week on the Ball we’re all talking about what we’ll do differently for our second books. Right now I’m…

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  • Posted on Thursday, July 30, 2015
  • by Sona Charaipotra

#WeNeedDiverseBooks Librarian Dhonielle Clayton on Publishing, Mentorship and Finding Your Tribe

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 Wednesday, July 29, 2015Tuesday, July 28, 2015
  • by Karma Brown

Let’s Fight the Good Fight: #WeNeedDiverseBooks

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

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