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Tag: second novel syndrome

  • Posted on Saturday, August 29, 2020Sunday, August 30, 2020
  • by Kathleen West

Interview and Giveaway with Amy Poeppel, Author of Musical Chairs

Okay, wow. This post (my last!) marks a full-circle moment for me. I first learned about today’s guest, Amy Poeppel,…

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  • Posted on Wednesday, August 1, 2018Sunday, July 29, 2018
  • by Kimmery Martin

Kimmery’s Next Book: The Subject May Surprise You

My next book is not going to be the book I wanted to write.  I bumbled into the literary world…

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  • Posted on Tuesday, August 8, 2017Monday, August 7, 2017
  • by Amy Poeppel

The LIMELIGHT Timeline: Piece of cake? Not exactly.

Question: So you’ve published your first novel, SMALL ADMISSIONS. I hear you’re working on a second. Has it been easier…

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  • Posted on Friday, January 10, 2014Tuesday, January 14, 2014
  • by Lisa Alber

How to Outwit Second Novel Syndrome

Fog has descended on Lisfenora village thus reviving the myth of Grey Man, the dark faery who festers off shore waiting…

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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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