The Debutante Ball

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

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Tag: inspiration

  • Posted on Thursday, June 17, 2021
  • by Elizabeth Gonzalez James

With eyes wide open

We’re blogging this week about writing advice, and my favorite piece of wisdom is an oldie but a goodie, and…

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  • Posted on Wednesday, April 7, 2021Wednesday, April 7, 2021
  • by Ehsaneh

Interview with J.S. Dewes, author of THE LAST WATCH

This week’s interview is with J.S. Dewes whose debut novel, THE LAST WATCH (available 4/20!) is a fast-paced sci-fi adventure…

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  • Posted on Tuesday, March 9, 2021Tuesday, March 9, 2021
  • by Greta Kelly

Stepping Past the First Gate with The Old Kingdom Series

There were—and are—many stories that inspired me to dive into writing, and specifically writing fantasy. From THE LORD OF THE…

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  • Posted on Thursday, March 4, 2021
  • by Elizabeth Gonzalez James

Ray Bradbury is my homeboy

The most formative moment of my childhood, and probably the event that influenced me most as a writer was, ironically,…

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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 13, 2021Wednesday, January 13, 2021
  • by Ehsaneh

Interview with Julie Carrick Dalton, author of WAITING FOR THE NIGHT SONG

I’m so excited that this week’s interview is with Julie Carrick Dalton whose debut novel, WAITING FOR THE NIGHT SONG,…

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  • Posted on Tuesday, December 15, 2020Wednesday, December 2, 2020
  • by Greta Kelly

Daydreaming My Way Into Writing

When I look back through the years, thinking about where I found the inspiration and the drive to become a…

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  • Posted on Thursday, December 10, 2020
  • by Elizabeth Gonzalez James

Demons and Daydreams: How Hieronymus Bosch Got Me Writing

I had a really hard time choosing a major in college. I went from Business Administration to Retailing, to Fashion,…

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  • Posted on Wednesday, December 9, 2020Wednesday, December 9, 2020
  • by Ehsaneh

Interview with Georgina Cross, author of THE STEPDAUGHTER

How fun to be doing this week’s interview with Georgina Cross, whose debut novel, THE STEPDAUGHTER, has received rave reviews…

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  • Posted on Wednesday, December 2, 2020Thursday, December 3, 2020
  • by Ehsaneh

Ignoring the Masters

Today’s topic is about the books and authors that have inspired me to write. But the authors I most admire…

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

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