The Debutante Ball

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

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Tag: first publications

  • Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2021Tuesday, August 17, 2021
  • by Ehsaneh

Interview with Maggie Smith, author of TRUTH AND OTHER LIES

I’m so excited about this week’s interview with the amazing Maggie Smith who has done so much to support so…

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  • Posted on Wednesday, April 21, 2021Wednesday, April 21, 2021
  • by Ehsaneh

Interview with Amanda Skenandore, author of THE SECOND LIFE OF MIRIELLE WEST

This week’s interview is with dear friend and author Amanda Skenandore, whose award-winning historical fiction explores painful episodes in the…

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  • Posted on Wednesday, April 14, 2021Wednesday, April 14, 2021
  • by Ehsaneh

Interview with Pamela Skjolsvik, author of FOREVER 51

I’m so excited for this week’s interview with Pamela Skjolsvik whose debut novel, FOREVER 51 is the delightful story of…

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  • Posted on Wednesday, February 10, 2021Wednesday, February 10, 2021
  • by Ehsaneh

Interview with Barbara Conrey, bestselling author of NOWHERE NEAR GOODBYE

This week’s interview is with Barbara Conrey whose debut novel, NOWHERE NEAR GOODBYE is a USA Today bestseller. Below, Barbara…

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  • Posted on Wednesday, January 27, 2021Monday, January 25, 2021
  • by Ehsaneh

Interview with Mary Keliikoa, author of DERAILED

This week’s interview is with Mary Keliikoa whose debut novel, DERAILED, came out last May and has just been nominated…

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  • Posted on Wednesday, December 2, 2020Friday, December 4, 2020
  • by Ehsaneh

Interview with Denise Williams, author of HOW TO FAIL AT FLIRTING

I’m absolutely thrilled to be doing this week’s interview with Denise Williams, author of the much anticipated HOW TO FAIL…

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  • Posted on Monday, December 23, 2013Sunday, December 15, 2013
  • by Lori Rader-Day

How to Succeed in Writing While Trying Pretty Hard, Actually

Last week The Debutantes shared their darkest moments as writers. This week, in celebration of the Winter Solstice or what…

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Since 2007, the Debutante Ball has been celebrating first-time authors and their books. Learn more.

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