2017 debut novels Archives

Meet the Author: Lorena Hughes – The Sisters of Alameda Street

by Leah | Nov 13, 2017 | Author Profiles, Notebook

I’m happy to have met fellow 17Scribes author, Lorena Hughes, this past October in New Mexico at the Women Fiction Writer’s Association retreat. She’s the author of the fantastic historical fiction novel, The Sisters of Alameda Street. What was your...

Goodreads Choice Awards – Round One is Open

by Leah | Oct 31, 2017 | Notebook

It’s that Goodreads Choice Awards time of year again! And it’s exciting to have a book that was published this year. I’m asking for your help. Please consider voting for Forks, Knives, and Spoons in the Best Debut category. Pretty sure it’s a...

Meet the New Debs of The Debutante Ball

by Leah | Sep 11, 2017 | Notebook

I loved meeting every one of the 2017 Debs and can’t wait to get to know the Debutante Ball class of 2018. Join me! Founded in 2006, The Debutante Ball celebrates the journey of five female, debut authors on their paths to publication. Through discussions that...

KGB Bar with 17Scribes

by Leah | Jun 23, 2017 | Events and More, Notebook

This Tuesday, I’ll be at KGB Bar in the East Village with four of my fellow 17Scribes. I’m thrilled to share the stage with Julie Pennell (The Young Wives Club), Renee Rutledge (Hour of Daydreams), Kate Brandes (The Promise of Pierson Orchard) and Sandi...