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Making It (work): The *Art of Writing Sex.
*Disclaimer: In no way am I suggesting I’ve mastered the art of (writing about) sex. Just so you know. Writing my first book was mostly an exercise in learning how NOT to write a book. Along with...
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NYT Bestselling author Roni Loren, CALL ON ME, & a Giveaway!
We’re thrilled to welcome New York Times & USA Today bestselling author Roni Loren to the Ball this week! If you haven’t read one of Roni’s books (her series has 8 books and 3 novellas) yet, well,...
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News Flash: Book Launches, Paperback release, & Giveaway!
Congratulations to Beth Weaver, winner of our BIG summer Deb Ball reading pack (THE MOMENT OF EVERYTHING, BEFORE I GO, TINY PRETTY THINGS, THE COINCIDENCE OF COCONUT CAKE, COME AWAY WITH ME)! Check...
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On Reviews: Pull Up Your Big Girl Panties & Deal with It (she tells herself)
I have a plan, and (soon) I’m going to stick to it. It’s this: “Don’t read the reviews.” I say “soon” because I’ve already cheated. COME AWAY WITH ME has some reviews, and to date I’ve read each one....
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Lori Nelson Spielman on SWEET FORGIVENESS, Perseverance, & a Giveaway!
One of the most amazing things about joining the wild world of publishing is how much support I’ve received, especially from “been there, done that, have learned some stuff” authors who have kindly...
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News Flash:
Congratulations to Beth Weaver and Michele Bosc, winners of e-book copies of Roni Loren’s NICE GIRLS DON’T RIDE! Check back next Sunday for this week’s winner of guest author Lori Nelson Spielman’s...
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It’s Summer! Now, Get Reading.
Karma’s summer reading list: I’m SHOWING rather than TELLING today … Books: The Coincidence of Coconut Cake (Amy E. Reichert) In the Unlikely Event (Judy Blume) Pretty Baby (Mary Kubica) Nothing Like...
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News Flash: Camp (Mommy & NaNo), New Books and Debut Fever
Congratulations to Michelle Westenbroek, winner of guest author Lori Nelson Spielman’s SWEET FORGIVENESS! Check back next Sunday for this week’s winner of guest author Kristy Woodson Harvey’s DEAR...
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Book marketing … WHO REALLY KNOWS?
(Apparently this is not a good strategy…unless you personally know Oprah. Then it’s brilliant) With six weeks to go until my book’s birthday, I find myself in this strange spot of feeling both antsy...
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Author Gail Nall, BREAKING THE ICE, & a Giveaway!
We’re so excited to welcome today’s guest author Gail Nall to the Deb Ball! I met Gail when I discovered the #5amwritersclub on Twitter (if you’re an early morning writer, come and find us — we’re the...
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News Flash: Awards, Paperbacks, Parties, & a Giveaway!
Congratulations to Shelby Neuzil, winner of guest author Kristy Woodson Harvey’s DEAR CAROLINA! Check back next Sunday for this week’s winner of guest author Gail Nall’s BREAKING THE ICE & YOU’RE...
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BEFORE I GO is (almost) out in paperback!
Colleen is running on fumes today (and probably baby food, and nap schedules, and writing deadlines … ), so rather than write about what she thinks the greatest publishing myth is, we’re going to help...
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PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT (And Other Publishing Myths)
This week we’re talking publishing myths — and which ones we’d like to personally bust. What I have found interesting, since I started telling people I wrote a book, is how often I hear these two...
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News Flash: Debut week, Next Books & a Giveaway!
Congratulations to Beth, winner of guest author Gail Nall’s BREAKING THE ICE & YOU’RE INVITED! Check back next Sunday for this week’s winner of former Deb and guest author Lori Rader-Day’s LITTLE...
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5 Things To Love About THE COINCIDENCE OF COCONUT CAKE
I’m a sucker for books about food. Especially if those books include magical realism, like GARDEN SPELLS and LIKE WATER FOR CHOCOLATE, or a sweet bit of romance, like Amy’s debut (which released...
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News Flash: Launch week, More Writing, & Amy’s Giveaway!
Congratulations to Dianne Henry, winner of former Deb and guest author Lori Rader-Day’s LITTLE PRETTY THINGS! Check back next Sunday for this week’s winner of Amy’s delicious debut, THE COINCIDENCE OF...
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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 industry. But we also like to contribute to the dialogue on important topics in...
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News Flash: Contests, Writing & a Giveaway!
Congratulations to Caryn Strean, winner of of Amy’s delicious debut, THE COINCIDENCE OF COCONUT CAKE! Check back next Sunday for the winner of Katie Rose Guest Pryal’s ENTANGLEMENT … From the 2015...
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Banish Self-Doubt & Keep Writing
As the last Deb to launch her book out into the world (THREE WEEKS TO GO) I’m at a disadvantage to discuss hindsight. However, I have the distinct advantage of learning from those who have gone before...
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News Flash: Introducing the Class of 2016, other news, & a giveaway!
Congratulations to Susan Roberts, winner of Katie Rose Guest Pryal’s ENTANGLEMENT! Check back next Sunday for the winner of guest author Adria Cimino’s PARIS, RUE DES MARTYRS… Okay, before we got to...
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