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

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  • Posted on Saturday, February 15, 2020Saturday, February 15, 2020
  • by Amy Klein

Interview with Humorist R. Eric Thomas

R. Eric Thomas may be the funniest current events writer around. In “Eric Reads the News” at Elle.com, he presents…

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  • Posted on Thursday, August 24, 2017Thursday, August 24, 2017
  • by Jenni L. Walsh

A Snapshot of Jenni L. Walsh’s Debut Year

After spending many years and numerous manuscripts to reach the point where I can proclaim, “I’m a published author!” it’s…

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  • Posted on Monday, January 31, 2011Sunday, October 18, 2015
  • by Elise Allen

Deb Elise’s Most Loathed Teacher Ever

I loathed everything about Emmett Woodshanks (not his real name — his real name was far less Dickensian.  He also…

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

Wed. 9/1: New Class Takes Over

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