The Debutante Ball

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

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Tag: Characters

  • Posted on Wednesday, March 17, 2021Monday, March 22, 2021
  • by Ehsaneh

Interview with Liv Arnold, author of ETCHED IN STONE

This week’s interview is with Liv Arnold whose romance, ETCHED IN STONE came out in February 2020. Below, Liv talks…

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  • Posted on Wednesday, March 10, 2021Sunday, March 7, 2021
  • by Ehsaneh

Interview with David Heska Wanbli Weiden, author of WINTER COUNTS

I’m so excited about this week’s interview with David Heska Wanbli Weiden. I got to read an advance copy of…

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  • Posted on Wednesday, February 3, 2021Monday, February 1, 2021
  • by Ehsaneh

Interview with Elizabeth Everett, author of A LADY’S FORMULA FOR LOVE

This week’s interview is with Elizabeth Everett whose debut novel, A LADY’S FORMULA FOR LOVE will be released next week.…

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  • Posted on Wednesday, January 13, 2021Wednesday, January 13, 2021
  • by Ehsaneh

Interview with Julie Carrick Dalton, author of WAITING FOR THE NIGHT SONG

I’m so excited that this week’s interview is with Julie Carrick Dalton whose debut novel, WAITING FOR THE NIGHT SONG,…

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  • Posted on Monday, October 5, 2020Monday, October 5, 2020
  • by Ehsaneh

Interview with Catherine Wallace Hope, author of ONCE AGAIN

This week’s interview is with Catherine Wallace Hope whose book ONCE AGAIN releases tomorrow! Congratulations Catherine! Read below about ugly…

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  • Posted on Wednesday, September 23, 2020Saturday, September 26, 2020
  • by Ehsaneh

Interview with Diane Zinna, author of THE ALL-NIGHT SUN

This week’s interview is with Diane Zinna. I got to hear her speak recently about her book THE ALL-NIGHT SUN…

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  • Posted on Friday, September 8, 2017Tuesday, September 5, 2017
  • by Kaitlyn Sage Patterson

An Introduction in Books

What better way to get to know a person than through the books that shaped their imaginations, right? When I…

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  • Posted on Monday, October 17, 2016Sunday, October 16, 2016
  • by Crystal King

Invoking the Muse

This week the Debs are talking about how they torture their characters, make choices for them, or how their characters…

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  • Posted on Saturday, May 21, 2016Sunday, May 15, 2016
  • by Louise Miller

Guest Blogger Adria Cimino on Character Likability

Author Adria Cimino is the author of several novels, including her latest release, THE PERFUMER’S SECRET. The quest for a…

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  • Posted on Tuesday, May 19, 2015Monday, May 18, 2015
  • by Amy Reichert

How the C3 Characters Got Their Names

O character names, you are my nemesis and my one true love. When I find the right name, it can make…

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Since 2007, the Debutante Ball has been celebrating first-time authors and their books. Learn more.

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