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Where Are They Now?

From best-selling books to movie and TV spinoffs, former Debutante Ball authors share what they've been up to since their debut year, and friends, it's…

Oct 20 • 

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Book Talk: Getting up early to write, finding the time for Book 2 while launching Book 1, and other #authorlife time management strategies

This week our debut authors answer the question: How do you find time to write a book (especially while you’re launching a book)?

Oct 6 • 

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September 2025

Catalina Margulis Shares 3 Things That Surprised Her About Being A Debut Author

My debut year is everything I hoped for – and also, nothing like I imagined.

Sep 22 • 

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Book Talk: The Debs talk writing about sex, giving birth and more proud author moments

This week our debut authors answer the question: What’s a scene from your book that you’re really proud of, and why?

Sep 8 • 

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August 2025

Penny Zang Shares Her 5 Biggest Surprises of Her Debut Year (So Far)

As I write this post, I am less than one month away from the launch of my debut novel Doll Parts, a novel about friendship and grief, full of ’90s…

Aug 18 • 

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Book Talk: The Genre I Love But Don’t Write (Yet?)

This week our debut authors answer the question: Is there a genre you love to read but do not write in? Tell us about it!

Aug 4 • 

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July 2025

Debut Author Kristin Offiler On Patience, Persistence, and Finally Publishing Her Book The Housewarming

And why you should stick with it even if your dreams feel far off.

Jul 21 • 

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Book Talk: On Beginnings and Endings

This week our debut authors answer the question: How did you decide on the beginning or ending of your novel?

Jul 7 • 

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June 2025

The Unique Experience of Writing for Middle Grade Readers

KAYA OF THE OCEAN debut author Gloria L. Huang shares what she learned about writing a book for middle grade readers.

Jun 16 • 

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Book Talk: Bringing Your Characters To Life

This week our debut authors answer the question: In your 2025 debut novel, which character would you most like to bring to life and why?

Jun 2 • 

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May 2025

7 things I've learned (so far) during my debut year with Alexandria Faulkenbury

Author of SOMEWHERE PAST THE END (May 20, 2025)

May 15 • 

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Book Talk - Which authors influenced you?

This week our debut authors answer the question: Who are some writers who have inspired you as an author?

May 5 • 

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