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

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  • Posted on Wednesday, October 25, 2006Tuesday, October 24, 2006
  • by Jennifer McMahon

“The Time Has Come,” The Wall Man Said by Deb Jennifer

This past week, instead of writing, I’ve been dealing with contractors — the retaining wall beside our house has fallen…

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  • Posted on Saturday, October 21, 2006Monday, October 23, 2006
  • by Anna

Exercise Addiction By Spandex-ed Deb Anna

My name is Anna and I am an exercise addict. In terms of addictions, it could be worse – I…

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  • Posted on Thursday, October 19, 2006Sunday, October 18, 2015
  • by Mia

The Earthquake Chocolate Relief Fund by Deb Mia

This just out: if you can make it through a 6.7 earthquake (including a 5.8 aftershock and some), then you…

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  • Posted on Tuesday, October 10, 2006Sunday, October 18, 2015
  • by Tish

An Unfoodie Thanksgiving by Deb Tish

My name is Tish Cohen and I am an Unfoodie. I am completely devoid of culinary instincts and can practically guarantee…

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  • Posted on Monday, October 2, 2006Sunday, October 18, 2015
  • by Anna

Karma Car by Deb Anna

I was thrilled when, at the age of 16, I was given a white Volvo sedan, one of my dad’s…

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  • Posted on Saturday, September 30, 2006Sunday, October 18, 2015
  • by Kristy

Toes in the Sand by Deb Kristy

I’m sitting here on St. George, a tiny island off the coast of northwest Florida, feeling lethargic and yet sort…

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  • Posted on Friday, September 29, 2006Sunday, October 18, 2015
  • by Eileen

Travel Ham by Debutante Eileen

Travelers fall into two different categories: a) Planners b) Anti-planners My Dad is a planner.  Family vacations were undertaken with the same…

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  • Posted on Thursday, September 28, 2006Sunday, October 18, 2015
  • by Mia

What I Did On My Summer Vacation by Debutante Mia

Now I don’t know about the rest of you, but I’ve been doing pretty well these past couple of decades…

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  • Posted on Wednesday, September 27, 2006Sunday, October 18, 2015
  • by Jennifer McMahon

Gone Fishing by Debutante Jennifer

Last week, I announced to my family and friends that I was “on vacation”. “But what does that mean?” they…

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