The Debutante Ball

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

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Category: 2021 Debs

  • Posted on Tuesday, June 1, 2021
  • by Lyn Liao Butler

All the Scenes That Never Made It Into The Tiger Mom’s Tale

There have been so many deleted scenes from my debut, THE TIGER MOM’S TALE, which comes out in just 5…

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  • Posted on Thursday, May 27, 2021Wednesday, May 26, 2021
  • by Elizabeth Gonzalez James

Back to the future: Misadventures in exposition

If you’re thinking of writing a novel and wondering where to start your story, a good rule of thumb is:…

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  • Posted on Thursday, December 10, 2020
  • by Elizabeth Gonzalez James

Demons and Daydreams: How Hieronymus Bosch Got Me Writing

I had a really hard time choosing a major in college. I went from Business Administration to Retailing, to Fashion,…

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  • Posted on Tuesday, November 10, 2020
  • by Lyn Liao Butler

Don’t Be Like Me (What Not to Do) – AKA Tips for New Writers

When I started writing my first book in 2015, I didn’t know a single person who wrote. I also didn’t…

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  • Posted on Tuesday, October 13, 2020Monday, October 12, 2020
  • by Greta Kelly

The World of The Frozen Crown

You want the fantasy author to talk worldbuilding?? Welp, you all are in for it now! I could probably write…

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  • Posted on Saturday, August 29, 2020
  • by Kathleen West

Introducing 2021 Deb Ehsaneh Sadr! AND, her book is out next week…

Last but not least, we present the fifth of our 2021 Debs, Ehsaneh Sadr. She’s having a busy week: She…

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  • Posted on Saturday, August 29, 2020Sunday, August 30, 2020
  • by Kathleen West

Interview and Giveaway with Amy Poeppel, Author of Musical Chairs

Okay, wow. This post (my last!) marks a full-circle moment for me. I first learned about today’s guest, Amy Poeppel,…

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  • Posted on Thursday, August 27, 2020Friday, August 28, 2020
  • by Yodassa Williams

Introducing Author and News Flash Organizer Elizabeth Gonzalez James!

It is my pleasure to introduce Elizabeth Gonzalez James, who will be taking on the the role of News Flash…

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  • Posted on Wednesday, August 26, 2020Thursday, August 27, 2020
  • by Karen Osborne

Introducing Debut Author and New Tech Deb, Lyn Liao Butler!

As my last act as a Deb of the Ball, I am delighted to introduce to you your new Tech…

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  • Posted on Tuesday, August 25, 2020Sunday, August 30, 2020
  • by Kathleen West

Introducing Author and Social Media Maven Denny S. Bryce!

It’s my great pleasure to present the woman behind next year’s tweets, our new Social Media Maven, Denny S. Bryce.…

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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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