In a recent Instagram Live with Mindy Quigley, debut mystery author and anthropologist Michelle Cullen offered five tips for making your debut in style: 

1. Build your base of supporters early

2. Show up for your local community

3. Don’t go dark after launch week

4. Estimate the time needed, then double it

5. Find pace and grace

Watch the full Instagram Live here:

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