The Debutante Ball

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

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Category: Feast of Sorrow

  • Posted on Tuesday, August 29, 2017Monday, August 28, 2017
  • by Amy Poeppel

A Tribute to the 2017 Debs: My Highlight Reel

With gratitude, sadness, excitement, and pride, I say good-bye to The Debutante Ball. I have so much respect for the…

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  • Posted on Monday, August 28, 2017Sunday, August 20, 2017
  • by Crystal King

All Good Things…

…must come to an end. This week the 2017 Debs say goodbye and welcome in the 2018 class! It’s crazy…

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  • Posted on Sunday, August 27, 2017Saturday, August 26, 2017
  • by Amy Poeppel

Final News Flash for the 2017 Debs

Congratulations to Megan Armstrong, winner of our #DebBallGiveaway of THE COTTINGLEY SECRET by Hazel Gaynor. Thank you so much to yesterday’s…

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  • Posted on Monday, August 21, 2017Sunday, August 20, 2017
  • by Crystal King

Wow, What a Whirlwind Debut Year!

This week the Debs are recalling their debut years.  This year has been one of the most amazing and craziest…

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  • Posted on Sunday, August 20, 2017Sunday, August 20, 2017
  • by Amy Poeppel

News Flash: Reading, Writing, and The Writer’s Digest Conference

Congratulations to Anna May Russell, winner of our #DebBallGiveaway of LITTLE & LION by Brandy Colbert. Thank you so much to…

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  • Posted on Sunday, August 13, 2017Saturday, August 12, 2017
  • by Amy Poeppel

Deb Ball News Flash: Slow Down, Summer!

We are thrilled to welcome Kaitlyn Sage Patterson to The 2018 Debutante Ball!! Kaitlyn  will be joining Cass Morris, Kimmery Martin, Lara…

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  • Posted on Monday, August 7, 2017Sunday, July 30, 2017
  • by Crystal King

The Second Time Around

This week the Debs are talking about what’s ahead–second books.  A few days ago I wrote the last word on…

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  • Posted on Sunday, August 6, 2017Thursday, August 10, 2017
  • by Amy Poeppel

News Flash: Announcing the 2018 Debs!

BIG NEWS! The 2017 Debs are thrilled to announce The Debutante Ball Class of 2018! We will be doing a…

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  • Posted on Monday, July 31, 2017Friday, July 28, 2017
  • by Crystal King

Can You Guess How To Pronounce Apicius?

This week the Debs are talking about their character names.  Writing a book set in Ancient Rome means that I…

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  • Posted on Sunday, July 30, 2017Monday, July 31, 2017
  • by Amy Poeppel

Heading into August: Deb Ball News Flash

Congratulations to Kim Lynch, winner of our #DebBallGiveaway of STOLEN BEAUTY by Laurie Lico Albanese. Thank you so much to yesterday’s…

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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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Tues. 8/31: Lyn says good-bye from the 2021 Debs

Wed. 9/1: New Class Takes Over

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