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

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Category: Amy Klein

  • Posted on Saturday, September 28, 2019Saturday, September 28, 2019
  • by Lisa Braxton

Interview with Desiree Cooper, Author of Know the Mother

I am so excited to welcome Desiree Cooper to The Debutante Ball. Desiree and I are both Kimbilio fellows. Kimbilio…

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  • Posted on Monday, September 23, 2019Sunday, September 15, 2019
  • by Lisa Braxton

In the Face of Illness, Balancing Writing, Work, and Life

On May 1st I entered a diagnostic imaging center to undergo a biopsy. For the procedure, I had to lie…

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  • Posted on Monday, September 16, 2019Monday, September 16, 2019
  • by Lisa Braxton

My path to publication required the right shoes

I arrived at the book fair exhibit hall of AWP, the Association of Writers and Writing Programs conference hopeful that…

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  • Posted on Friday, September 6, 2019Sunday, September 1, 2019
  • by Amy Klein

What, Me, a Book?

It’s interesting that it’s Labor Day weekend — because this is when I actually finished my book. Yes, I did…

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  • Posted on Tuesday, September 3, 2019Monday, September 2, 2019
  • by Lisa Braxton

[News Flash] Press Release – New Debutantes Take Over for 2020

“The Debutante Ball has introduced us to some of the best contemporary authors.” -WeHeartWriting.com For Immediate Release: September 3, 2019–…

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  • Posted on Friday, August 30, 2019Tuesday, August 27, 2019
  • by Martine Fournier Watson

Introducing Amy Klein: Author of THE TRYING GAME

I’m beyond thrilled to introduce you all to your new Friday blogger, Amy Klein! Amy is the author of The…

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