The Debutante Ball

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

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Category: fantasy

  • 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 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 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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  • Posted on Tuesday, February 16, 2021Monday, February 15, 2021
  • by Greta Kelly

Back to School: My Favorite Writing Resources

This week’s topic is all about highlighting the resources that helped me along the way to publishing. The websites and…

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  • Posted on Tuesday, January 12, 2021Monday, January 11, 2021
  • by Greta Kelly

PRESS RELEASE: THE FROZEN CROWN DEBUTS!!

Press Release –2021 Debutante Greta Kelly Makes Her Launch into the Literary World For Immediate Release: January 12, 2021­­­—Drum roll…

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  • Posted on Tuesday, November 3, 2020Sunday, November 1, 2020
  • by Greta Kelly

Time Management–Reflecting on the Before Times and Strategies for The New Era

When I sat down to brainstorm ideas for this article, it was hard not to think of all the B.C.’s…

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