The Debutante Ball

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

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Tag: 2021 Debs

  • Posted on Tuesday, January 26, 2021Monday, January 11, 2021
  • by Greta Kelly

There are so many articles out there documenting the trials and tribulations of the publishing industry. And for good reason.…

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  • Posted on Tuesday, January 5, 2021Tuesday, December 29, 2020
  • by Greta Kelly

Sometimes You Just Feel Stabby….

Many, many (many) years ago, I was a soccer player. Mind you, I wasn’t amazing—I knew I’d never play professionally…

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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 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 Tuesday, September 22, 2020Sunday, September 20, 2020
  • by Greta Kelly

From Milwaukee to New York To Rome: Greta’s Intercontinental Path to Publication

If you ask most professional writers, they’ll tell you they’ve been writing since childhood, and the same is true for…

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  • Posted on Saturday, September 19, 2020Wednesday, September 16, 2020
  • by Greta Kelly

Giveaway Alert!

September 19, 2020 A winner has been chosen for Ehsaneh Sadr’s wonderful new book A Door Between Us. If you missed…

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  • Posted on Monday, September 7, 2020
  • by Lyn Liao Butler

New Year, New Format

This year, the 2021 Debs are going to do things a bit differently. I know you’re used to having a…

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  • Posted on Sunday, September 6, 2020
  • by Elizabeth Gonzalez James

[News Flash] September 6, 2020

We hope you enjoyed getting to know our 2021 debs and the inspiration behind their novels!    Ehsaneh Sadr’s debut…

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  • Posted on Saturday, September 5, 2020Saturday, September 5, 2020
  • by Greta Kelly

Giveaway Alert

  September 5, 2020 A winner has been chosen for Amy Poeppel’s wonderful new book MUSICAL CHAIRS. If you missed her…

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  • Posted on Thursday, September 3, 2020Sunday, September 13, 2020
  • by Ehsaneh

A Door Between Us – The Inspiration

Hi! Thank you for stopping by. The Debs are here to support your experience as a new writer by sharing…

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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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