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

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Tag: first book launch

  • Posted on Wednesday, August 15, 2018Monday, August 13, 2018
  • by Kimmery Martin

Kimmery’s Tips For A Strong Book Launch Party

When it comes to parties, I tend to roll large. Most of the time this is fine, but in terms…

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  • Posted on Wednesday, February 21, 2018Wednesday, February 21, 2018
  • by Kimmery Martin

Kimmery Gets A Little Sappy

When I first saw this week’s topic–finding support as a writer– I figured I’d discuss writer’s groups. But then my…

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  • Posted on Monday, June 26, 2017Monday, June 26, 2017
  • by Crystal King

Preparing for the Best Book Launch Ever

This week the Debs are talking all about the Book Launch.  This post appeared previously in a modified form on…

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  • Posted on Tuesday, August 9, 2016Monday, August 8, 2016
  • by Jennifer S. Brown

Reinvention on Launch Day: THE CITY BAKER’S GUIDE TO COUNTRY LIVING

THE CITY BAKER'S GUIDE TO COUNTRY LIVING by Louise Miller

Today is launch day for our Louise. I feel emotional, not just because I’ve known Louise longer than any of…

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  • Posted on Tuesday, August 2, 2016Sunday, July 31, 2016
  • by Jennifer S. Brown

A Different Side of NYC: The Launch of UPTOWN THIEF

Uptown Thief by Aya de Leon

This week we celebrate the launch of Aya’s book, UPTOWN THIEF, which is a thrilling story of a Robin Hood–style…

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  • Posted on Tuesday, July 26, 2016Monday, July 25, 2016
  • by Jennifer S. Brown

The Debut of THE LOST GIRLS by Heather Young

THE LOST GIRLS by Heather Young

As the Tuesday blogger, I feel like I’m personally introducing Heather Young’s THE LOST GIRLS into the world, never mind…

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  • Posted on Thursday, June 30, 2016Wednesday, June 29, 2016
  • by Abby Fabiaschi

Meet a Deb: Deb Launch (& Beyond) Dates

Author reading with audience. "Aloud."

Are you in one of the areas in which our Debs are reading? Come out, hear us read, and introduce…

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  • Posted on Tuesday, June 28, 2016Tuesday, June 28, 2016
  • by Jennifer S. Brown

Launch Night Bliss (and Launch Night Tips)

The MODERN GIRLS cake

I am alone among the Debs in that I don’t have to fantasize about my book launch: I have already…

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  • Posted on Wednesday, April 1, 2015Thursday, April 2, 2015
  • by Karma Brown

Book Launch Party: What if you suck at event planning?

Once upon a time there was a girl named Karma who said, “Yes!” when her boyfriend proposed marriage. Giddy with…

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  • Posted on Monday, August 11, 2014Monday, August 11, 2014
  • by Lori Rader-Day

Hindsight Isn’t 20/20 on a Work in Progress

Hindsight? My launch was less than a month ago. I haven’t looked in the rearview mirror yet because I’m still…

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