Minor Dramas & Other Catastrophes

[News Flash] September 15, 2019

Sunday, September 15, 2019
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If you haven’t already, enter the #DebBallGiveaway to win a copy of The Unbreakables, by Lisa Barr. You can enter by sharing our post on Facebook and/or retweeting the following tweet (make sure you follow @DebutanteBall on Twitter too!): Interview with Lisa Barr, Author of The Unbreakables PLUS BOOK GIVEAWAY @DebutanteBall #ClassOf2020 #guest #author @lisabarr18 News from the Class of 2020 Debs: Lisa Braxton attended an informational session hosted by…

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Irrational Yelling: The Inspiration for Kathleen’s Debut Novel

Tuesday, September 10, 2019
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When I began writing MINOR DRAMAS & OTHER CATASTROPHES, I was in my fifteenth year of classroom teaching, a job I love. In fact, I never deviated in my desire to become a teacher since first having an inkling at age eleven. I idolized my teachers and coaches, desperately wanted to please them, and delighted in the quirks they brought to their work. I couldn’t wait to join their professional…

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

Tuesday, September 3, 2019
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“The Debutante Ball has introduced us to some of the best contemporary authors.” -WeHeartWriting.com For Immediate Release: September 3, 2019– Founded in 2007, The Debutante Ball celebrates the journey of five female debut authors on their paths to publication. Through discussions that range from craft and creativity to copy edits and cover designs—plus weekly guest posts by published authors—The Debutante Ball offers guidance and a supportive community for aspiring and…

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Meet Kathleen: She Earned a Solid B+ in College Poetry Writing

Tuesday, September 3, 2019
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When I was in elementary school, my family used to load up our Dodge Ram each summer and head west. Seatbelts, while included in the price of vehicles back in the 1980s, were more of a suggestion. My brother and I spent hours sprawled all over that van–on the floors, across the luxurious third row, and sometimes in the “way back,” wedged up next to the camping equipment. My parents…

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