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Sep 23
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How five people helped me write a book

By Lori | Black Hour, Debutante Ball, Fangirl, Life, Writing life | No Comments

I wrote it, sure. But there were a lot of moments leading up to me writing the book that helped it happen. Read about five people who helped The Black Hour become a reality.

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Sep 19
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Where do I write? Anywhere I can get tea.

By Lori | Debutante Ball, Writing, Writing life | No Comments

THIS week’s Debutante Ball post is about where I write, and where I write about. Spoiler alert: I write where I can get caffeine.

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Sep 19
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Call for enthusiasm

By Lori | Debutante Ball, Writing, Writing life | No Comments

I haven’t had much enthusiasm this week, what with the arm in a sling and all, but that’s no excuse for forgetting to post my Debutante Ball link over here. It’s about enthusiasm on the first day. Sure, it’s the nerd route, but maybe it’s time to…

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Sep 02
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How does the book-worthy idea find you?

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My first post at The Debutante Ball is up this morning—read about the moment I knew I had a book-worthy idea. I was blow-drying my hair. I HATE to blow-dry my hair, but I take all good ideas, no matter when they come.  

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Aug 15
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Break out the champagne

By Lori | Black Hour, Debutante Ball, News | One Comment

Sorry for the radio silence. I’ve been busy with the usual, and then the stuff I’m hoping will become my new usual, like book edits. But I have to get better at blogging, and quick quick. And here’s why: I’m a Debutante. What that means is that…

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