The Debutante Ball

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

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Category: Debs Past and Present

  • Posted on Sunday, August 15, 2021Wednesday, August 25, 2021
  • by Lyn Liao Butler

Announcing the 2022 Debs!

The Class of 2021 is wrapping up our incredible, historic year, and we’re thrilled to announce that we’ve selected the…

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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 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, 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 Sunday, August 16, 2020Saturday, August 15, 2020
  • by Karen Osborne

Announcing the 2021 Debs!

The Class of 2020 is wrapping up our incredible, historic year, and we’re thrilled to announce that we’ve selected the…

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  • Posted on Saturday, August 8, 2020Saturday, August 8, 2020
  • by Yodassa Williams

Interview with Alia Volz, author of Home Baked (and Giveaway!)

I’m so pleased to present Alia Volz, our guest blogger this week! She is the author of Home Baked, a…

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  • Posted on Thursday, August 6, 2020Monday, August 3, 2020
  • by Yodassa Williams

Launching The Goddess Twins during a Pandemic

Yo, this year has been full of surprises to say the very least. I had absolutely no inkling that when…

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  • Posted on Thursday, July 2, 2020Thursday, July 2, 2020
  • by Yodassa Williams

Cutting Room Floor for The Goddess Twins

There is quite a bit that was shed from the original manuscript of The Goddess Twins to what has resulted…

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  • Posted on Thursday, May 28, 2020Monday, May 25, 2020
  • by Yodassa Williams

Advantages of writing for the 2020 Deb Ball

When I was in my undergrad program for fashion, I took my very first writing gig blogging for a recently…

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  • Posted on Thursday, May 14, 2020Wednesday, May 13, 2020
  • by Yodassa Williams

Creating My Customized Writing Education

Growing up, I knew I had an overwhelming passion for reading and writing. But as a first generation daughter of…

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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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 Sat. 9/4:

Sun. 9/5: Debutante News

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