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

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Category: The Frozen Crown

  • Posted on Tuesday, August 31, 2021Monday, August 30, 2021
  • by Lyn Liao Butler

Good-bye From the Class of 2021

It’s time for the Class of 2021 to say good-bye, and hand over the reins to the Class of 2022.…

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  • Posted on Thursday, July 29, 2021Tuesday, July 27, 2021
  • by Greta Kelly

The Seventh Queen Is Coming

As my time with the Debutante Ball winds down, I can’t help but find myself looking forward. There are very…

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  • Posted on Thursday, July 22, 2021Wednesday, July 21, 2021
  • by Greta Kelly

What Greta Got Out of the Deb Ball

Ahhh! It seems like yesterday that I was hastily typing up my application to join The Debutante Ball. I was…

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  • Posted on Monday, July 19, 2021Sunday, July 18, 2021
  • by Lyn Liao Butler

Do It: Apply to The Debutante Ball Class of 2022

Every year since 2007, five debut women authors have taken part in The Debutante Ball, a group blog for authors making…

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  • Posted on Tuesday, May 25, 2021Monday, May 24, 2021
  • by Greta Kelly

Escaping the Friendzone… Or Not

This week’s Debutante Ball topic is dedicated to deleted scenes. We all have them. It’s an inevitable part of the…

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  • Posted on Wednesday, May 19, 2021Wednesday, May 5, 2021
  • by Greta Kelly

Interview with AJ Super, author of EREBUS DAWNING

We are thrilled to welcome AJ Super to The Debutant Ball this week! EREBUS DAWNING is jam packed full of…

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  • Posted on Tuesday, May 4, 2021Monday, May 3, 2021
  • by Greta Kelly

A Plotter’s Guide to First Drafts

To plot, or not to plot? It’s the perennial question writers everywhere eventually face. The internet is rife with articles…

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  • Posted on Tuesday, April 13, 2021Monday, April 12, 2021
  • by Greta Kelly

Celebrating Indie Bookstore Day at Blue House Books

April 24th is Indie Bookstore Day and to celebrate, I wanted to shine a light on my favorite local indie,…

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  • Posted on Tuesday, March 23, 2021Monday, March 22, 2021
  • by Greta Kelly

Author Branding: One Author’s Journey of Failing at Instagram

  One of the things that new writers hear about all the time is the need to find a brand.…

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  • Posted on Tuesday, March 9, 2021Tuesday, March 9, 2021
  • by Greta Kelly

Stepping Past the First Gate with The Old Kingdom Series

There were—and are—many stories that inspired me to dive into writing, and specifically writing fantasy. From THE LORD OF THE…

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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

Mon. 8/30: 

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

Wed. 9/1: New Class Takes Over

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