The Debutante Ball

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

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Tag: the writing life

  • Posted on Thursday, October 29, 2020Wednesday, October 28, 2020
  • by Elizabeth Gonzalez James

The Jackhammer in the Basement: On writing (or not writing) through distractions

“It’s a black fly in your chardonnay. It’s a death row pardon two minutes too late.” Alanis Morissette was kind…

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  • Posted on Sunday, October 11, 2020
  • by Elizabeth Gonzalez James

[News Flash] October 11, 2020

It’s finally here! Lyn Liao Butler’s cover for THE TIGER MOM’S TALE was released this week and it’s gorgeous! And…

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  • Posted on Thursday, October 8, 2020Wednesday, October 7, 2020
  • by Elizabeth Gonzalez James

World Building in the Real World

When writers talk about “world building” they mean more than just setting. Setting is where a story takes place. But…

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  • Posted on Thursday, September 10, 2020
  • by Elizabeth Gonzalez James

My path to publication: A comedy of failures

I wrote last week about how I hadn’t planned on becoming a writer, and how writing was something I came…

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  • Posted on Friday, September 4, 2020Friday, September 4, 2020
  • by Elizabeth Gonzalez James

A recession, a baby, an idea: The inspiration behind MONA AT SEA

I never planned on becoming a writer. What I actually wanted was an entry-level job in corporate finance. But when…

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  • 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, August 20, 2020Tuesday, August 18, 2020
  • by Yodassa Williams

What’s next for my writing career?

I have had such a ride this year in publishing The Goddess Twins! There’s no way I will ever forget…

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  • Posted on Monday, August 10, 2020Thursday, July 9, 2020
  • by Lisa Braxton

The “highlight reel” of my year as a Debutante

  Greetings and salutations and welcome to the Debutante Ball! I was so excited when I read the first words…

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  • Posted on Monday, July 20, 2020Thursday, July 9, 2020
  • by Lisa Braxton

The Books That Inspired Me to Be a Writer

When I look back at my elementary school years, some of my fondest memories were the days when the teacher…

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  • Posted on Thursday, July 9, 2020Thursday, July 2, 2020
  • by Yodassa Williams

Changes made during the editing of The Goddess Twins

I honestly feel like my editing process, while admittedly draining, was pretty positive. I never felt like my final editor…

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