From Unseen Fire is a literary blend of historical fiction and fantasy that will blow your mind. The city of Aven is so richly imagined, no detail goes unfinished. Cass has filled every corner of this world until it practically breathes. There is political intrigue, love, revenge and redemption. And while there is a strong argument to be made for Cass’s gift in writing her secondary characters so well…
We hope you enjoyed Zoraida Cordova’s charming and fascinating interview last week. Thank you so much to yesterday’s guest, Meg Wolitzer! If you haven’t already, enter the #DebBallGiveaway to win a copy of THE FEMALE PERSUASION. You can enter by sharing our post on Facebook and/or retweeting the following tweet: Interview with Meg Wolitzer + GIVEAWAY For THE FEMALE PERSUASION https://t.co/2kLgVOISKQ pic.twitter.com/7hJeiE46DL — The Debutante Ball (@DebutanteBall) April 14, 2018 News from the…
In a world where everyone is born a twin, Vi and Bo are the outcasts. Vi because her twin died in infancy, and Bo because he was single-born, and thus destined to rule. There is love and betrayal and fierce allies in a world that slightly ours, and yet couldn’t be more different. It’s better. Mostly. Maybe. I REALLY NEED TO READ BOOK TWO TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION. One…
Congratulations to @BeetlePup, winner of our #DebBallGiveaway of THE BIRDS OF OPULENCE by Crystal Wilkinson. Thank you so much to yesterday’s guest, Zoraida Cordova! Check out her charming and fascinating interview here: Interview with Zoraida Córdova https://t.co/vgBhfjQpp7 pic.twitter.com/eXjq9N5JA7 — The Debutante Ball (@DebutanteBall) April 7, 2018 News from the 2018 Debs: Lara Lillibridge started the week with a release party in Rochester, NY, and ended it with a celebration in Cleveland. In…
Congratulations to @ReadRedRead, winner of our #DebBallGiveaway of one of Lindsay Ribar‘s books! Thank you so much to yesterday’s guest, Crystal Wilkinson! If you haven’t already, enter the #DebBallGiveaway to win a copy of THE BIRDS OF OPULENCE. You can enter by sharing our post on Facebook and/or retweeting the following tweet: Interview with @CrystalWilki + #Giveaway for THE BIRDS OF OPULENCE https://t.co/NNAdMbwPmw pic.twitter.com/UT5ZxRnNFW — The Debutante Ball (@DebutanteBall) March 31, 2018 News from the…
I love a lot of things…and people…but here is my list in no particular order. Barbecue potato chips. On Valentine’s Day, instead of giving me chocolate, my students bought me many bags of barbecue potato chips because they know that’s what I love! A great book that I can’t wait to pick up every day. The fact that both of my boys see themselves as “writers” and are working on…
Congratulations to Rhonda Lomazow, winner of our #DebBallGiveaway of NOT THAT I COULD TELL by Jessica Strawser. Thank you so much to yesterday’s guest, Lindsay Ribar! If you haven’t already, enter the #DebBallGiveaway for a WINNER’S CHOICE—select your choice from The Art of Wishing, The Fourth Wish, Rocks Fall Everyone Dies, or The Pros of Cons! You can enter by sharing our post on Facebook and/or retweeting the following tweet: Interview w/…
Read – books in your genre and books outside of your genre. I spent many, many years just reading before I ever sat down and tried to write a book. I absolutely think it helped. Go Outside – alone, with headphones on to eliminate your urge to talk. Being silent with your thoughts and just letting them wander. Never forcing them down one lane or along one problem’s path,…
Thank you so much to yesterday’s guest, Jessica Strawser! If you haven’t already, enter the #DebBallGiveaway to win a copy of NOT THAT I COULD TELL. You can enter by sharing our post on Facebook and/or retweeting the following tweet: Interview w/ Jessica Strawser + Giveaway for NOT THAT I COULD TELL https://t.co/yVcqbQylat pic.twitter.com/7u14G1LYDH — The Debutante Ball (@DebutanteBall) March 17, 2018 News from the 2018 Debs: Cass Morris moved!…
THE CALL. The CALL. THE call. The call has reached legendary status among querying writers. Stories told at writing conferences over drinks, everyone with their own version. With my very first offer, the agent emailed me to say, “I loved your manuscript and I’d like to set up a time to chat.” This will incite great panic in writers, because they suddenly begin to gaslight themselves. Is the agent calling…
