The Debutante Ball

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

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Tag: Christmas

  • Posted on Thursday, November 15, 2012Tuesday, November 13, 2012
  • by Susan Spann

Deb Susan’s Fiery Inspiration

Given the plummeting nighttime temperatures in Sacramento, winter has (finally) decided to join us. And since my calendar reads November,…

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  • Posted on Wednesday, June 24, 2009Monday, June 22, 2009
  • by Meredith

I Love to Laugh, by Deb Meredith

I love funny books. Not ones that are archly funny, always examining whether or not they’re funny all the time,…

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  • Posted on Friday, December 26, 2008Friday, November 20, 2015
  • by Eve

The Meaning of the Season by Deb Eve

A few years back, just before Christmas, I was sitting in a hair salon and the woman cutting my hair…

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  • Posted on Wednesday, December 24, 2008Friday, November 20, 2015
  • by Meredith

My Holiday Gift Giving Traditions by Deb Meredith

In my family, expensive gifts were always frowned upon. The holidays were not about how much you spent but how…

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  • Posted on Friday, December 28, 2007Thursday, December 27, 2007
  • by Jess

A Christmas Pwning by Deb Jess

I’m thumbing through my mental filing cabinets, trying to remember the holiday traditions my family is supposed to have. But…

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  • Posted on Thursday, December 27, 2007Monday, October 13, 2008
  • by Danielle

You Can’t Take It (your stocking) With You! by Deb Danielle Younge-Ullman

Everyone on my mom’s side of the family has a homemade stocking. They are made of felt and usually have…

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  • Posted on Wednesday, December 26, 2007Wednesday, October 28, 2015
  • by Lisa Daily

Culinary Triage: Exploding Gravy and Other Holiday Traditions by Deb Lisa Daily

Christmas Day 2007 will forever be referred to as “The Day the Gravy Exploded”, joining the ranks with such other…

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  • Posted on Thursday, December 20, 2007Wednesday, October 15, 2008
  • by Danielle

A Recipe For Disaster by Deb Danielle

It’s a rare thing for me to cook, from a recipe or otherwise, but a few years ago I made…

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  • Posted on Wednesday, November 21, 2007Wednesday, October 28, 2015
  • by Lisa Daily

Nancy Carrots, a Thanksgiving tradition since 1966. By Deb Lisa Daily

Fifteen Minutes of Shame by Lisa Daily

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  • Posted on Wednesday, November 14, 2007Thursday, October 29, 2015
  • by Lisa Daily

On Strike For Christmas with Guest Sheila Roberts

Joining us today is Sheila Roberts, whose novel ON STRIKE FOR CHRISTMAS is the story of the women of Holly…

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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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