The Debutante Ball

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

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  • Posted on Sunday, August 23, 2020Saturday, August 22, 2020
  • by Yodassa Williams

[News Flash] August 23, 2020

We hope you enjoyed yesterday’s interview and book giveaway with Carole Stivers. RETWEET OR SHARE for a chance to win…

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  • Posted on Monday, September 23, 2019Sunday, September 15, 2019
  • by Lisa Braxton

In the Face of Illness, Balancing Writing, Work, and Life

On May 1st I entered a diagnostic imaging center to undergo a biopsy. For the procedure, I had to lie…

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  • Posted on Tuesday, December 21, 2010Sunday, July 24, 2011
  • by Eleanor Brown

Deb Eleanor Wants for Nothing

When you hit a certain age and a certain income level, gift-giving becomes hard.  There is probably someone in your…

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  • Posted on Monday, October 27, 2008Wednesday, October 28, 2015
  • by Kristina

In which Deb Kristina outs herself as a ‘fraidy cat

Halloween has always been a source of both dread and delight. I love costumes, and who doesn’t love free candy?…

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  • Posted on Friday, October 3, 2008Wednesday, October 15, 2008
  • by Jess

Thank You, Gail … by Deb Jess Riley

Gutsy. Brave. Honest. Funny. (“Fuck you, Joan Didion.” “Eat a lot of red dye.”) True. Damn good writing…magnificently written. All…

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  • Posted on Thursday, October 2, 2008Friday, November 20, 2015
  • by Danielle

Not A Sonnet, But Something In Purple Satin by Deb Danielle Younge-Ullman

I wrote goofy sonnets for each of the other deb releases this year. I don’t know if I can do…

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  • Posted on Wednesday, October 1, 2008Thursday, October 29, 2015
  • by Lisa Daily

Ugh. Cancer. By Deb Lisa Daily

Ugh. Cancer. That’s what I thought the first time I heard about Gail Konop Baker’s debut memoir, CANCER IS A…

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  • Posted on Monday, June 23, 2008Monday, June 23, 2008
  • by Gail

Beauty Products I Can’t Live Without by Deb Gail

Lots of water Lots of fresh fruit and vegetables Salmon and avocado Dark chocolate Limited caffeine, alcohol, salt, white sugar…

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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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