The Debutante Ball

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

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  • Posted on Thursday, June 8, 2017Thursday, June 8, 2017
  • by Jenni L. Walsh

Book People are the Best People

This week we’re chatting about our support systems, so I paused for a moment and thought about who I’ve chatted…

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  • Posted on Tuesday, December 9, 2014Tuesday, December 9, 2014
  • by Amy Reichert

The Pit of Despair

I’ve been writing seriously for about four years, not counting my years as a grad student when I wrote papers…

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  • Posted on Tuesday, November 4, 2014Monday, November 3, 2014
  • by Amy Reichert

Writing Friends Required

We live in an amazing time to be a writer. It’s easier than ever to share work, offer feedback, and…

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  • Posted on Tuesday, March 4, 2014Tuesday, March 4, 2014
  • by Natalia Sylvester

13 Thoughts & Reflections About #AWP14 & Writers Conferences

As I write this, I’m sitting in an airport terminal in Dallas, waiting for my final flight back to Austin.…

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  • Posted on Tuesday, November 19, 2013Tuesday, November 19, 2013
  • by Natalia Sylvester

Meet My Writer Friends (And How to Get Your Own)

Hmm. That title sounds kinda harsh and possessive, doesn’t it? That’s because these are my writer friends and I’m not…

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  • Posted on Monday, June 30, 2008Wednesday, October 15, 2008
  • by Gail

Fourth of July Traditions by Deb Gail

I’m not a huge fan of the Fourth of July. I don’t like fireworks or char-grilled meat or planned activities…

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  • Posted on Wednesday, November 7, 2007Wednesday, October 28, 2015
  • by Lisa Daily

Get off the *^$#@! grass! By Deb Lisa Daily

I live in a gated community, a place where the homeowners association frets over whether our mailboxes are as nice…

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  • Posted on Tuesday, November 6, 2007Monday, September 29, 2008
  • by Jenny Gardiner

Mighty Neighborly of You by Deb Jenny

We lived in the Washington, DC, area for many years. And while there was plenty to love about the region,…

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  • Posted on Monday, October 22, 2007Wednesday, October 15, 2008
  • by Gail

The Party Still Going On by Deb Gail

When I first moved to New York City, the noises overwhelmed me, the constant clatter of voices and horns and…

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