The Debutante Ball

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

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Tag: first readers

  • Posted on Wednesday, June 23, 2021Monday, June 21, 2021
  • by Ehsaneh

Interview with Jennifer Nissley, author of THE MYTHIC KODA ROSE

This week’s interview is with Jennifer Nissley, another of my agent siblings with whom I share the amazing Danielle Burby.…

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  • Posted on Friday, January 1, 2021Friday, January 1, 2021
  • by Ehsaneh

Interview with Eliza Nellums, author of ALL THAT’S BRIGHT AND GONE

This week’s interview is with Eliza Nellum, whose debut novel, ALL THAT’S BRIGHT AND GONE, tells the story of Aoife Scott…

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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 Wednesday, October 28, 2020Monday, October 26, 2020
  • by Ehsaneh

Interview with Kelly Duran, author of CAN’T TAKE IT BACK

This week’s interview is with Kelly Duran, whose book CAN’T TAKE IT BACK tells the interconnected stories of four women…

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  • Posted on Wednesday, October 21, 2020Monday, October 19, 2020
  • by Ehsaneh

Interview with Lois Ruskai Melina, author of THE GRAMMAR OF UNTOLD STORIES

This week’s interview is with Lois Ruskai Melina, whose book THE GRAMMAR OF UNTOLD STORIES is a collection of sixteen…

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  • Posted on Wednesday, September 30, 2020Saturday, September 26, 2020
  • by Ehsaneh

Interview with Laya Vivian Smith, author of THE LUMBERMILL

This week’s interview is with Laya Vivian Smith whose book THE LUMBERMILL released just last week! Congratulations Laya! Read below…

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  • Posted on Tuesday, May 20, 2014Tuesday, May 20, 2014
  • by Natalia Sylvester

How to Pick Up a First Reader

It’s a lot like dating, really. You meet another writer at a conference or at a book festival or writer’s…

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  • Posted on Monday, May 19, 2014Saturday, May 10, 2014
  • by Lori Rader-Day

First Readers Make Life Better, True Story

First readers are gods. Maybe the other Debs will have tips for finding good first readers or about how to…

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About Us

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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