The Debutante Ball

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

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Tag: women writers

  • Posted on Friday, July 5, 2019Wednesday, July 3, 2019
  • by Martine Fournier Watson

TEMPER

    Damn, these debutante ladies are really teaching me some stuff. Constantly reminding me that I need to get…

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  • Posted on Saturday, May 25, 2019Saturday, May 25, 2019
  • by Martine Fournier Watson

Interview with Roselle Lim and Giveaway for Natalie Tan’s Book of Luck and Fortune

I could not be more thrilled to be hosting author Roselle Lim this week on the Ball! I’ve been waiting…

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  • Posted on Wednesday, July 4, 2018Tuesday, July 3, 2018
  • by Kimmery Martin

Writing While Female: Kimmery Discusses Gender

This week we are talking about writing as women so I decided to to showcase several random features of being…

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  • Posted on Monday, July 2, 2018Sunday, July 1, 2018
  • by Cass Morris

Cass is a Pack Animal

There are a lot of difficult and frustrating things about existing as a woman, period, let alone as a woman…

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  • Posted on Wednesday, February 21, 2018Wednesday, February 21, 2018
  • by Kimmery Martin

Kimmery Gets A Little Sappy

When I first saw this week’s topic–finding support as a writer– I figured I’d discuss writer’s groups. But then my…

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  • Posted on Tuesday, June 6, 2017Saturday, June 3, 2017
  • by Amy Poeppel

My Support Network: WWOWW, fur, family, and Debs

WWOWW (= wine with other women writers) has become my new favorite hobby/necessity. I write and write and write for hours…

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  • Posted on Wednesday, May 24, 2017Tuesday, May 23, 2017
  • by Lynn K Hall

The Conundrum of a Unique Book Like Caged Eyes

This week we’re writing about publishing as women, and of course I’m here to put my usual memoirist’s spin on…

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  • Posted on Tuesday, May 23, 2017Monday, May 22, 2017
  • by Amy Poeppel

Writing While Female Or: No Boys Allowed?

Who run the world? Girls (girls) Who run the world? Girls (girls) -Beyoncé Knowles To preface this post, let me…

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  • Posted on Sunday, May 14, 2017Sunday, May 14, 2017
  • by Amy Poeppel

Deb News Flash: BECOMING BONNIE Has Launched!

Congratulations to Rebecca Wasniak, winner of our #DebBallGiveaway of FORKS, KNIVES AND SPOONS by Leah DeCesare. It was wonderful having sister Debutante…

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  • Posted on Sunday, April 9, 2017Saturday, April 15, 2017
  • by Amy Poeppel

News Flash: Updates from the Debs, past and present

We send our thanks to Lori Rader-Day for being our guest yesterday on The Debutante Ball. If you haven’t already, pick…

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

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