The Debutante Ball

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

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  • Sarah Grunder Ruiz
  • Carolyn Huynh

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  • Posted on Tuesday, December 15, 2020Wednesday, December 2, 2020
  • by Greta Kelly

Daydreaming My Way Into Writing

When I look back through the years, thinking about where I found the inspiration and the drive to become a…

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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 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 21, 2020Saturday, May 16, 2020
  • by Yodassa Williams

The Goddess Twins, OUT NOW, a Summer Vacation Read

As a kid, I absolutely adored reading for pleasure! When school was out during the summer, my very favorite thing…

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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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  • Posted on Thursday, February 27, 2020Thursday, February 27, 2020
  • by Yodassa Williams

How my personality type informs my writing

I grew up very introverted, completely over sensitized to the world on a daily basis and retreating inside my head…

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  • Posted on Tuesday, August 6, 2019Monday, August 5, 2019
  • by Devi Laskar

Attacus Atlas & Other Inventions: What Happens Next

Aloha! Six months since the publication of The Atlas of Reds and Blues. It’s so hard to believe. I’ve loved…

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  • Posted on Friday, March 1, 2019Monday, February 25, 2019
  • by Martine Fournier Watson

Inspiration

  As I’ve mentioned a few times before, The Dream Peddler was directly inspired by my love of reading and…

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  • Posted on Tuesday, November 6, 2018Sunday, November 4, 2018
  • by Devi Laskar

Attacus Atlas & Other Inventions: Distracts, Distracting, Distractions

“Morning comes whether you set the alarm or not.” – Ursula K. LeGuin Well, I’m in the thick 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

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

Wed. 9/1: New Class Takes Over

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