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Sign-Ups for the Debut Author Challenge!
It’s that time of the year again! It’s time for the FOURTH ANNUAL DEBUT AUTHOR CHALLENGE!!
I know I say this every year, but I am extremely excited to be hosting the challenge this year and I think this will be the BEST YEAR YET! For those of you that have participated in the challenge before, there are some changes that might affect you!
I want to thank all my DAC 2012 Helpers! They have been busy working behind the scenes helping me get everything ready! I can’t thank you all enough!!
CHALLENGE OBJECTIVE:
- To read & review a minimum of twelve young adult or middle grade debut novels between the dates of January 1, 2012 – January 31, 2013.*
*The 2013 extension is so that December Debuts can be read and count toward the challenge.
- Any advance reader copies you read from 2012 BEFORE the January 1st start date DO NOT count toward the challenge!
- You can read twelve books in one month, or one book a month. It doesn’t matter as long as you have 12 read by the end of the year!
RULES & GUIDELINES:
- You must have a Blog to post your reviews or be a member of Goodreads. Youtube Book Reviewers count too!
- Your blog/video must be written in English.
- Deadline to join is May 31, 2012.
BOOK GUIDELINES:
- Must be a young adult or middle grade title.
- Must be the author’s YA or MG debut, released in 2012.
- If an author has a previous novel published for adults or children, they can still qualify for the challenge.
- If an author has a previous YA or MG title, they do not qualify for the challenge.
MORE INFORMATION ON THE 2012 DAC, CAN BE FOUND HERE!
Don’t forget to grab a button!!

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On Wednesday, November 9th 2011
The Heart of Wizardry » Blog Archive » Reading Challenge Addict
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The Story Siren
Twitter: annamariemoore
No, you need to sign the linky with your url.
Mersadies Reply:
January 30th, 2012 at 12:08 am
I linked my blog in the linky already
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On Wednesday, November 9th 2011
Ashley Lavering
Will a list of author’s and their books be provided or will we need to find new authors out there?
On Wednesday, November 9th 2011
Stamanah
Is this how I sign up? Thank you!
Stamanah recently posted..Merry Day After Christmas! PLUS 2012 Debut Author Challenge
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Sarika
Signing up!
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On Wednesday, November 9th 2011
2012 Debut Author Challenge « This Blonde Reads
[...] a book blogger and would be interested in signing up for the Debut Author Challenge you should go sign up. And be sure to let me know if you did! So far there are almost 700 participants and it can be hard [...]
On Wednesday, November 9th 2011
Deb Marshall
So looking forward to 2012. Thanks for being hosting this again!!
Deb Marshall recently posted..Marvelous Middle Grade Read-a-thon-January 2, 2012-January 8, 2012
On Wednesday, November 9th 2011
danielle.
I’m really excited about this one. Putting together my list now
Thanks for organizing the challenge and for all the lists of titles, you rock!!
On Wednesday, November 9th 2011
Aylee
Yay! I was pleased at how well I did at this one in 2011, so I’m excited to do it all over again. Actually, a lot of my favourite reads this year were by debut authors!
Aylee recently posted..2011 Challenges Wrap-Up and 2012 Challenges
On Wednesday, November 9th 2011
Becca
This is my first year but I am excited to get started.
Becca recently posted..Challenges I have signed up for 2012.
On Wednesday, November 9th 2011
Bahnree
The link to grab a button is bad. :C
On Wednesday, November 9th 2011
Taylor
How do I link my YouTube?
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The Story Siren
Twitter: annamariemoore
Reply:
December 31st, 2011 at 9:17 pm
Taylor if you have a blog, link to that. Otherwise you would link your YouTube channel.
Link to wherever you will posting most of your reviews!
On Wednesday, November 9th 2011
2012 Debut Author Challenge | Five Alarm Book Reviews
[...] by: Kristi, The Story Siren (Visit her site to find out [...]
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Justine Bowman
Yea I’m really excited that we get to do this again!
On Wednesday, November 9th 2011
Angel
Hi. This is my first time participating in this. I just had a question, in my blog and review many things, I was wondering how are you going to know which is for the challenge? Do you want me to tag it so it would be easier to find?
I’m so excited!!
On Wednesday, November 9th 2011
Gina @ My Precious
This was hands down my favorite challenge of 2011, looking forward to more fun in 2012.
On Wednesday, November 9th 2011
Bookish Goals for 2012 « Book Tasty
[...] at The Story Siren hosts this challenge and it sounds like a good way to discover new authors and meet some new book [...]
On Wednesday, November 9th 2011
Mindy McGinnis
Twitter: bigblackcat97
Looks like fun! I’m definitely in!
On Wednesday, November 9th 2011
The Avid Reader
Twitter: kimavidlyreads
Just found your blog via Presenting Lenore… very excited about this challenge! I’ve just started a book blog and I’ll be bookmarking this post so I can come back to your lists of debut authors.
On Wednesday, November 9th 2011
The Avid Reader
Twitter: kimavidlyreads
Is the button for this challenge gone? Or am I just not finding it?
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On Wednesday, November 9th 2011
Aleksandra
Ok, signed up again! Thanks for hosting!!!
Aleksandra recently posted..Debut Author Challenge 2012!
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Donald
I’m looking for a blog header artwor ant suggestions?
Donald recently posted..King Scratch Review
On Wednesday, November 9th 2011
Too Many Words » Blog Archive » 2012 Reading Challenges
[...] Young Adult Debut Authors Challenge Create a free edublog to get your own comment avatar (and more!) [...]
On Wednesday, November 9th 2011
Leah
Twitter: ouarb
I’m really excited to join!
On Wednesday, November 9th 2011
DAC Giveaway: The Boy Project (Notes and Observations of Kara McAllister) by Kami Kinard - The Story Siren
[...] those of you participating in the DAC (that means you signed up and have your blog, Goodreads, or Youtube Channel listed here) I hoped you enjoy this wonderful DEBUT THEMED [...]
On Wednesday, November 9th 2011
Debut Author Challenge | The Heart of Wizardry
[...] Debut Author Reading Challenge [...]
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dusia
Twitter: duncia
Well, I own a blog byt it’s not in English… I also have a Goodreads account, so can I participate? I’ve already added my link though XD Please reply quickly

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On Wednesday, November 9th 2011
Marigold Lott
I haven’t picked out the 12 books yet, but I am thinking on it. Will post that in sidebar when I get everything ready on blog. Thanks for the Challenge.
Marigold Lott recently posted..Story Siren’s 2012 Debut Authors Challenge
On Wednesday, November 9th 2011
Ali B.
Hello! Would love to take the challenge, but can’t figure out how to sign up. Am I missing something? HELP!
On Wednesday, November 9th 2011
Sierra
Thanks for hosting this challenge! Over 950 participants!

Sierra recently posted..2012 Debut Author Challenge
On Wednesday, November 9th 2011
Ali B.
Think I finally figured it out. Fingers crossedX
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On Wednesday, November 9th 2011
Already On My To Buy List: The Whole Story of Half a Girl by Veera Hiranandani « Book Tasty
[...] Hello! I read this book as part of the 2012 Debut Authors Challenge. [...]
On Wednesday, November 9th 2011
stephanie
hi how do i sign up??
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On Wednesday, November 9th 2011
Lynn
Hi

Just signed up – not sure if I’ve actually done it right as there’s a little red cross next to my name! Whoops.
Sorry. Don’t know what I did.
Hopefully all will be good.
Lynn
Lynn recently posted..Fracture by Megan Miranda
On Wednesday, November 9th 2011
Mersadies
I Signed up…I’m psched to be doing this challenge
Mersadies recently posted..Just A Little Info
On Wednesday, November 9th 2011
Not My Cup of Tea: Halflings by Heather Burch « Book Tasty
[...] I read Halflings by Heather Burch as part of the 2012 Debut Author Challenge. [...]
On Wednesday, November 9th 2011
» 2012 Debut Author Challenge Reading List Manga Maniac Cafe
[...] You can learn more about the challenge and sign up for it here. [...]
On Wednesday, November 9th 2011
DAC Giveaway: May B. by Caroline Starr Rose - The Story Siren
[...] those of you participating in the DAC (that means you signed up and have your blog, Goodreads, or Youtube Channel listed here) I hoped you enjoy this wonderful DEBUT THEMED giveaway! I’ve known it since last night: [...]
On Wednesday, November 9th 2011
margie c
Twitter: TheBumbleGirl
I am sorry to bother, my website’s url on my link is wrong and not working, I didn’t want to add another link in case I mess up the numbers – is it possible to fix it?
My link number is 910 and my website is… http://bumblesandfairytales.blogspot.com
Thank you for your help!
margie {thebumblegirl at rocketmail dot com}
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The Story Siren
Twitter: annamariemoore
Reply:
February 1st, 2012 at 2:30 pm
margie, you should be able to edit that… there should be a little red “X” by your link! it’ll let you change your info.
On Wednesday, November 9th 2011
Sue
Twitter: suemmorris
Website is called Tween and Teen Books. Also have a site for chioldrens books called Kid Lit Reviews at http://kid-lit-reviews.com.
First time for the challenge and cannot wait to get started – actually already have. No wait, he isn’t a debut novelist. Darn! Okay, guess it’s time to find those books. I love reading new writers. I like getting a feel for what publishing houses are interested in.
Good Luck to all.
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On Wednesday, November 9th 2011
Jayme’s 2012 DAC Post « « The Secret Life of An Avid Reader The Secret Life of An Avid Reader
[...] To learn more about the challenged, head here. [...]
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NovaReylin
Twitter: MySeryniti
Wow… found this late but still want to participate.
What a great idea.
NovaReylin recently posted..Newly Published June 26, 2012
On Wednesday, November 9th 2011
The Story Siren
[...] those of you participating in the DAC (that means you signed up and have your blog, Goodreads, or Youtube Channel listed here) I hoped you enjoy this wonderful DEBUT THEMED [...]
On Wednesday, November 9th 2011
The Story Siren
[...] those of you participating in the DAC (that means you signed up and have your blog, Goodreads, or Youtube Channel listed here) this is the first in hopefully many wonderful DEBUT THEMED giveaways of the [...]
On Wednesday, November 9th 2011
Crystal
Signing up!
Crystal @ 2012 DAC Challenge
and
Goodreads
Crystal recently posted..2012 Debut Author Challenge for YA book
On Wednesday, November 9th 2011
Kelley
I know I’m late, but I’d love to sign up.
On Wednesday, November 9th 2011
Aditi
Twitter: ichbinaditi
I know I’m really late to the party!
But how do I sign up??
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On Wednesday, November 9th 2011
Michelle L. Lynn
Twitter: MichelleLynn851
I am too late to join I suppose, I did join the group at GR,not knowing you had a deadline. I read 11 debut novels already this year, and have many more to read, I love to help promote the new authors, so was hoping to join this. I only started bloggind mid May, so there would have been no way to known of this then, I have grown my followers alot since then, and participate in giveaways and book tours, etc. If you can still let me in, please let me know. I have the button saved, but not posted on my blog yet, as I do not know if I should, since I am too late. Just let me know. thanks.
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On Wednesday, November 9th 2011
Angela
Kinda have the same question as Michelle, blog got started late April and I just found out about the reading challenge. Is there anyway to join?
On Wednesday, November 9th 2011
Corina
Twitter: Corinalombardi
Since the linky is closed does that mean it’s too late to sign up?