The Debutante Ball

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

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  • Posted on Friday, August 14, 2020Friday, August 14, 2020
  • by Kathleen West

Guest Post: Barbara Conrey on Highs and Lows of the Debut Year

It’s my pleasure to introduce guest blogger Barbara Conrey today. Barbara is a top-notch writer and an A+ literary citizen.…

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  • Posted on Saturday, May 30, 2020Saturday, May 30, 2020
  • by Karen Osborne

Interview with Sarah Kozloff, author of A QUEEN IN HIDING & the Nine Realms series

I’m so pleased to welcome Sarah Kozloff to the ball today! Sarah and I met through our editor at Tor…

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  • Posted on Friday, May 15, 2020Friday, May 15, 2020
  • by Kathleen West

Guest Post: Anika Scott on Managing Expectations in a Pandemic

I’m so happy to welcome a guest blogger today. Anika Scott, author of THE GERMAN HEIRESS (the same novel is…

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  • Posted on Saturday, October 19, 2019Saturday, October 19, 2019
  • by Karen Osborne

Interview with Valerie Valdes, author of CHILLING EFFECT

I am thrilled to welcome Valerie Valdes to The Debutante Ball. We attended Viable Paradise together in 2016. Valerie will…

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  • Posted on Saturday, May 19, 2018Saturday, May 19, 2018
  • by Cass Morris

Interview with Rowenna Miller + Giveaway of TORN

This week, I am excited to introduce Rowenna Miller to the Debutante Ball! I know Rowenna through her editor, who…

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  • Posted on Saturday, March 24, 2018Saturday, March 24, 2018
  • by Cass Morris

Interview w/ Lindsay Ribar + Winner’s Choice Giveaway!

This week, I have the pleasure of welcoming to the ball one of my oldest friends within the publishing industry, Lindsay…

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  • Posted on Saturday, October 14, 2017Saturday, October 14, 2017
  • by Cass Morris

Interview with K. B. Wagers, Author of BEYOND THE EMPIRE

I am absolutely delighted to introduce the Deb Ball readers to one of my favorite author friends — hell, one…

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  • Posted on Saturday, June 4, 2016Wednesday, June 15, 2016
  • by Heather Young

“Divine Sparks”: A Guest Post By Julie Christine Johnson + Giveaway of IN ANOTHER LIFE

I started hearing early buzz about Julie Christine Johnson’s debut novel IN ANOTHER LIFE late last year, and my interest…

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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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