The Debutante Ball

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

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Tag: Dreams

  • Posted on Friday, January 15, 2021
  • by Lyn Liao Butler

It’s A Miracle!

I queried for three and a half years before I signed with an agent. And I queried three different books.…

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  • Posted on Wednesday, January 15, 2020Wednesday, January 15, 2020
  • by Karen Osborne

Being unrealistic for my debut year

My problem, friends, is that I’ve spent too much time being a realist. I was realistic about my prospects when…

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  • Posted on Tuesday, January 14, 2020Tuesday, January 14, 2020
  • by Kathleen West

Kathleen’s Career Fantasties: A Bucket List for the Ages

Writing a career bucket list seems in direct opposition to my New Year’s Resolution to take one thing at a…

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  • Posted on Tuesday, January 22, 2013Tuesday, January 22, 2013
  • by DanaB

Deb Dana Had the Weirdest Dream…

If I want to ensure an eye roll from my husband, parents, or brother, all I need to do is…

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  • Posted on Monday, January 21, 2013Monday, January 21, 2013
  • by KerryS

Deb Kerry and The Little Man From Dream

I’m a fan of things that we in this house refer to as “woo woo,” just as long as they…

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  • Posted on Monday, July 18, 2011Sunday, October 18, 2015
  • by Elise Allen

Deb Elise Dreams Big… and Devastating

I read an interview once that I can’t find online, so I can’t quote it directly, and will probably mangle…

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  • Posted on Monday, May 23, 2011Sunday, October 18, 2015
  • by Elise Allen

GOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAALS!!!! (by Deb Elise)

You’re supposed to shout that header like you’re a soccer announcer.  Not sure that was clear. First things first —…

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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

Mon. 8/30: 

Tues. 8/31: Lyn says good-bye from the 2021 Debs

Wed. 9/1: New Class Takes Over

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