The Debutante Ball

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

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  • Sarah Grunder Ruiz
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Tag: #WeNeedDiverseBooks

  • Posted on Sunday, August 23, 2020Saturday, August 22, 2020
  • by Yodassa Williams

[News Flash] August 23, 2020

We hope you enjoyed yesterday’s interview and book giveaway with Carole Stivers. RETWEET OR SHARE for a chance to win…

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  • Posted on Thursday, September 13, 2018Thursday, September 13, 2018
  • by Stephanie Jimenez

Carlos Santana Got Me To Write A Novel, Basically

I remember listening to Santana’s “Maria, Maria”, and wondering what the hell kind of Latina I was for not being…

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  • Posted on Wednesday, July 29, 2015Tuesday, July 28, 2015
  • by Karma Brown

Let’s Fight the Good Fight: #WeNeedDiverseBooks

Editor’s Note: Here at The Debutante Ball, we strive to give an insider look at our experiences with the publishing…

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  • Posted on Wednesday, May 27, 2015Tuesday, May 26, 2015
  • by Karma Brown

Ballerinas Doing Very Bad Things: TINY PRETTY THINGS is finally here!

Note: Yesterday was our very own Sona’s book birthday – TINY PRETTY THINGS is now out in the wild, and…

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  • Posted on Sunday, March 29, 2015Sunday, September 6, 2015
  • by Karma Brown

News Flash: Debs meet up, trade reviews, & giveaway!

We have two fun giveaways going right now … To win a copy of Ilene Wong’s NONE OF THE ABOVE…

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  • Posted on Thursday, November 6, 2014Thursday, November 6, 2014
  • by Sona Charaipotra

On Writing Communities, Competition And Finding Your Tribe

I’ve always heard of this legend, the solitary writer, head down at her desk, never looking for the light or…

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  • Posted on Sunday, October 26, 2014Thursday, October 29, 2015
  • by Karma Brown

News Flash: WIPs, #WeNeedDiverseBooks & catch up with past Debs!

Congratulations to Melissa Engaldo, winner of LEAVING TIME by guest author Jodi Picoult! Check back next Sunday for the winners…

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

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