The Debutante Ball

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

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Tag: Driving Sideways

  • Posted on Sunday, August 24, 2008Saturday, September 6, 2008
  • by Jess

News Flash, Sunday August 24 2008

Deb News: Deb Jess will be doing a reading at the Appleton Public Library this Thursday, August 28, at 6:30…

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  • Posted on Friday, August 8, 2008Friday, November 20, 2015
  • by Jess

Deb Danielle’s Debut FALLING UNDER Soars, by Deb Jess

I read an early copy of Danielle Younge-Ullman’s debut novel Falling Under on my computer last winter. I usually dislike…

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  • Posted on Friday, June 27, 2008Thursday, October 29, 2015
  • by Jess

Step into the Beauty Confessional Booth by Deb Jess

When you think of the things women (and many men) do to maintain beauty, it’s fairly easy to get grossed…

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  • Posted on Friday, May 30, 2008Thursday, May 29, 2008
  • by Jess

Yes, I Guess I Do Love the 70s by Deb Jess

Over Memorial Day weekend VH1 aired a marathon of I Love the (Insert Decade Du Jour). My husband and I…

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  • Posted on Friday, May 16, 2008Thursday, May 15, 2008
  • by Jess

Overheard at the Library by Deb Jess

Earlier this week I attended a reading given by the incomparable Elizabeth Berg. The library meeting room was packed–and at…

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  • Posted on Friday, May 2, 2008Thursday, May 1, 2008
  • by Jess

In Case of Emergency…by Deb Jess

I was practically rubbing my hands together with glee as I anticipated writing this post. Publishing emergencies…publishing emergencies? Have I…

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  • Posted on Friday, April 18, 2008Thursday, April 17, 2008
  • by Jess

So. Where Should I Go on my Trip of a Lifetime? by Deb Jess

Ah…I’m digging into my creaky mental vaults to present you with my best vacation memory. Problem is, I don’t know…

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  • Posted on Friday, April 4, 2008Friday, April 4, 2008
  • by Jess

I Wanna Hold Your Hand by Deb Jess

I’m the goofball who came up with “First Loves” as a posting topic, and now I’m stumped. You see, I…

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  • Posted on Friday, February 22, 2008Thursday, February 21, 2008
  • by Jess

In Which I Nearly Bagged the Bag Boy by Deb Jess

My entry onto the career ladder was unremarkable, except that if not for my best friend Cindy, I may never…

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  • Posted on Friday, February 8, 2008Thursday, February 7, 2008
  • by Jess

On the fifth day of launch week, my true love gave to me…by Deb Jess

I am honored to close this week’s festivities for Jenny Gardiner and her fantastic debut novel, Sleeping with Ward Cleaver.…

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