The Debutante Ball

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

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Tag: Women’s Fiction

  • Posted on Wednesday, October 7, 2020Sunday, October 11, 2020
  • by Lyn Liao Butler

Cover Reveal for THE TIGER MOM’S TALE

I’m so excited to finally be able to share the cover of my upcoming debut, THE TIGER MOM’S TALE, on…

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  • Posted on Friday, August 14, 2020Friday, August 14, 2020
  • by Kathleen West

Guest Post: Barbara Conrey on Highs and Lows of the Debut Year

It’s my pleasure to introduce guest blogger Barbara Conrey today. Barbara is a top-notch writer and an A+ literary citizen.…

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  • Posted on Tuesday, October 15, 2019Monday, October 14, 2019
  • by Kathleen West

“I Want to Write Like That”: The Authors that Inspired Kathleen’s Debut

After I read Celeste Ng’s debut, Everything I Never Told You, I started thinking about writing fiction for real. It…

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  • Posted on Saturday, September 14, 2019Saturday, September 14, 2019
  • by Amy Klein

Interview with Lisa Barr, Author of The Unbreakables PLUS BOOK GIVEAWAY

  Lisa Barr is the author of The Unbreakables (HarperCollins) a delicious, sharp novel about a Chicago woman who jets off to France after…

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  • 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 Saturday, August 25, 2018
  • by Kimmery Martin

Interview With Jennifer Klepper, Author of Unbroken Threads

  Our guest this week is Jennifer Klepper, the author of Unbroken Threads, a story about a former corporate attorney who…

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  • Posted on Saturday, August 18, 2018Saturday, August 18, 2018
  • by Kimmery Martin

Interview + Giveaway with AJ Pearce, Author of Dear Mrs. Bird

Awhile back, I did an interview in which I mentioned how much I loved the book Bridget Jones by Helen…

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  • Posted on Saturday, August 4, 2018Saturday, August 4, 2018
  • by Kimmery Martin

Interview With Emily Giffin, Author of All We Ever Wanted + Giveaway

Emily Giffin is the gold standard when it comes to women’s fiction. Her success surges past a writer’s wildest dreams…

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  • Posted on Saturday, June 16, 2018Monday, August 6, 2018
  • by Kimmery Martin

Interview with Amy Mason Doan, author of THE SUMMER LIST

Two friends. Ten clues. One breathtaking secret. I am so honored to be able to introduce the incredible book The…

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