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  • Posted on Wednesday, July 18, 2018
  • by Kimmery Martin

The Top Three Things That Surprised Me About Publishing A Novel

This week we are talking about the differences between expectations and reality when it comes to traditionally publishing. I’ve compiled…

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  • Posted on Tuesday, April 30, 2013Monday, April 29, 2013
  • by DanaB

Deb Dana Has a Surprise Announcement

Last week, when I saw the topic for this week’s post, I thought, “UGH. A secret I can share? Do…

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  • Posted on Thursday, December 20, 2012Wednesday, December 19, 2012
  • by Susan Spann

Deb Susan’s Kitty Friendship Surprise

When I sat down to write a ninja detective mystery, I knew I had a couple of fairly substantial hurdles…

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  • Posted on Sunday, December 16, 2012Monday, December 17, 2012
  • by admin

Newsflash: December 16, 2012

From the 2013 Debs… Deb Kerry is sort of having a panic attack because everybody has copies of BETWEEN. In search…

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  • Posted on Saturday, October 13, 2012Saturday, October 13, 2012
  • by admin

Surprise! This Week’s Guest is You!

In keeping with our “week of surprises,” we thought we’d ask YOU – our readers – to take The Deb…

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  • Posted on Thursday, October 11, 2012Tuesday, October 2, 2012
  • by Susan Spann

Deb Susan is Surprised by Ninja Turkeys

Let me begin by saying I don’t live in the country. My house lies in a fully residential suburb of…

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  • Posted on Tuesday, October 9, 2012Monday, October 8, 2012
  • by DanaB

That time Deb Dana was attacked by a monkey

I would like to tell you about the time I was attacked by a monkey. It was mid-April in 2007,…

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  • Posted on Sunday, October 7, 2012Thursday, October 29, 2015
  • by admin

Newsflash: October 7, 2012:

Congrats to Florence, winner of Sarah Jio’s BLACKBERRY WINTER! From the 2013 Debs… Deb Kerry is feeling like a real author…

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