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

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Category: 2021 Debs

  • Posted on Tuesday, October 20, 2020
  • by Lyn Liao Butler

Writing with Dogs, Virtual Learning and Day Drinking

How do I balance my writing with work, life and distractions? Before the pandemic, I would have said very well.…

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  • Posted on Wednesday, October 14, 2020Wednesday, October 7, 2020
  • by Greta Kelly

Interview with Simone St. James, author of The Sun Down Motel

This week’s interview is with New York Times bestselling author, Simone St. James whose book THE SUN DOWN MOTEL is out…

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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 Monday, October 12, 2020Monday, October 12, 2020
  • by Greta Kelly

GIVEAWAY ALERT

October 12, 2020 A winner has been chosen for Diane Zinna’s powerful debut novel, THE ALL-NIGHT SUN. If you haven’t checked out…

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  • Posted on Sunday, October 11, 2020
  • by Elizabeth Gonzalez James

[News Flash] October 11, 2020

It’s finally here! Lyn Liao Butler’s cover for THE TIGER MOM’S TALE was released this week and it’s gorgeous! And…

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  • Posted on Thursday, October 8, 2020Wednesday, October 7, 2020
  • by Elizabeth Gonzalez James

World Building in the Real World

When writers talk about “world building” they mean more than just setting. Setting is where a story takes place. But…

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  • Posted on Wednesday, October 7, 2020Sunday, October 11, 2020
  • by Lyn Liao Butler

Cover Reveal for THE TIGER MOM’S TALE

I’m so excited to finally be able to share the cover of my upcoming debut, THE TIGER MOM’S TALE, on…

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  • Posted on Tuesday, October 6, 2020Tuesday, October 6, 2020
  • by Denny S. Bryce

Chicago That Toddlin’ Town – My Story World

Location. Location. Location. (Oh, the song in the title is NOT from the 1920s, but the 1950s, but it’s so…

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  • Posted on Monday, October 5, 2020Monday, October 5, 2020
  • by Ehsaneh

Interview with Catherine Wallace Hope, author of ONCE AGAIN

This week’s interview is with Catherine Wallace Hope whose book ONCE AGAIN releases tomorrow! Congratulations Catherine! Read below about ugly…

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  • Posted on Thursday, October 1, 2020Thursday, October 1, 2020
  • by Ehsaneh

A DOOR BETWEEN US: A love letter to Tehran

Why did I move to Tehran in 1996? I’m still not sure. I hadn’t set foot in the country since…

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