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Discover debut authors with Debutiful. Each month, host Adam Vitcavage will talk to a debut author about their debut book from inspirations to process to editing.

Debutiful


    • Dec 11, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Latest episodes from Debutiful

    Tyriek White - We Are A Haunting

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 52:55


    Tyriek White, the author of WE ARE A HUNTING, joined the podcast to discuss how his mother nurtured his reading and writing as a child, how moving to Mississippi for his MFA helped shape his novel, and the highs and lows of his debut novel year, which culminated in winning the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize! You can purchase a copy of his book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781662601712 Tyriek White on the Internet: https://www.tyriekwhite.com Tyriek White on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nativemindstate Tyriek White on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/nativemindstate Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/nativemindstate

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    James W. Jennings - Wings Of Red

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 37:16


    James W. Jennings, the author of Wings of Red, joined the podcast to discuss the influence his grandmothers had over his life, the highs and lows of working in public schools, and his work of autofiction from inception to publication. Purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781593767099 Follow the author at https://www.instagram.com/jameswjennings and www.collectiveinc.org. Follow Debutiful: www.debutiful.net, www.instagram.com/debutiful, and www.twitter.com/debutiful. Learn more about Brooklyn Public Library's Borrowed and Banned podcast series here: https://www.bklynlibrary.org/podcasts!

    First Taste: Yael Goldstein-Love Reads From The Possibilities

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 20:33


    Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on the Debutiful podcast feed! Each week, a debut author will read five minutes from their book to kick start your week and whet your appetite with damn good writing. Today, Yael Goldstein-love reads an excerpt from her new novel The Possibilities! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593446485 Follow the author: https://www.yaelgoldsteinlove.com and https://www.instagram.com/yaelgoldsteinlovewrites! Follow Debutiful: www.debutiful.net, www.instagram.com/debutiful, and www.twitter.com/debutiful.

    First Taste: Nina Simon Reads From Mother-Daughter Murder Night

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2023 13:16


    Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on the Debutiful podcast feed! Each week, a debut author will read five minutes from their book to kick start your week and whet your appetite with damn good writing. Today, Nina Simon reads an excerpt from her debut novel Mother-Dauther Murder Night! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780063315044 Follow the author: https://www.ninaksimon.com, https://www.instagram.com/ninaksimon, and https://www.twitter.com/ninaksimon! Follow Debutiful: www.debutiful.net, www.instagram.com/debutiful, and www.twitter.com/debutiful.

    First Taste: Jami Nakamura Lin Reads From The Night Parade

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 30:35


    Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on the Debutiful podcast feed! Each week, a debut author will read five minutes from their book to kick start your week and whet your appetite with damn good writing. Today, Jami Nakamura Lin reads an excerpt from her debut memoir The Night Parade! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780063213234 Follow the author: https://www.jaminakamuralin.com, https://www.instagram.com/jami_lin, and https://www.twitter.com/jaminlin! Follow Debutiful: www.debutiful.net, www.instagram.com/debutiful, and www.twitter.com/debutiful.

    Chin-Sun Lee - Upcountry

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 36:32


    Chin-Sun Lee, the author of Upcountry, joined the podcast to discuss transitioning from a successful career in fashion to writing full-time, the Catskills, and the anxieties of publishing your first novel. Purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781951213770 Follow the author at https://www.chinsunlee.com, https://www.instagram.com/scribblepost, and www.twitter.com/leechinsun. Follow Debutiful: www.debutiful.net, www.instagram.com/debutiful, and www.twitter.com/debutiful

    First Taste: Amelia Possanza Reads From Lesbian Love Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 25:36


    Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on the Debutiful podcast feed! Each week, a debut author will read five minutes from their book to kick start your week and whet your appetite with damn good writing. Today, Amelia Possanza reads an excerpt from her debut book Lesbian Love Story! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781646221059 Follow the author: https://www.ameliapossanza.com, https://www.instagram.com/apossanza, and https://www.twitter.com/ameliapossanza! Follow Debutiful: www.debutiful.net, www.instagram.com/debutiful, and www.twitter.com/debutiful.

    First Taste: CJ Leede Reads From Maeve Fly

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 31:40


    Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on the Debutiful podcast feed! Each week, a debut author will read five minutes from their book to kick start your week and whet your appetite with damn good writing. Today, CJ Leede reads an excerpt from her debut novel Maeve Fly! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781250857859 Follow the author: https://www.https://cjleede.com and https://www.instagram.com/ceejthemoment! Follow Debutiful: www.debutiful.net, www.instagram.com/debutiful, and www.twitter.com/debutiful.

    First Taste: Eskor David Johnson Reads From Pay As You Go

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 26:37


    Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on the Debutiful podcast feed! Each week, a debut author will read five minutes from their book to kick start your week and whet your appetite with damn good writing. Today, David Eskor Johnson reads an excerpt from her debut novel Pay As You Go! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781952119743 Follow the author: https://www.sqorio.com, https://www.instagram.com/sqorio, and https://twitter.com/sqorio! Follow Debutiful: www.debutiful.net, www.instagram.com/debutiful, and www.twitter.com/debutiful.

    Kelsey Norris - House Gone Quiet

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 48:30


    Kelsey Norris, the author of House Gone Quiet, joined the podcast to discuss needing time to figure out what her stories were telling her, the ups and downs of MFA programs, and why damn good sentences are the best vibes a book could have. Purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781668016312 Follow the author at http://www.kelseynorris.com and www.twitter.com/_kelsey_norris_. Follow Debutiful: www.debutiful.net, www.instagram.com/debutiful, and www.twitter.com/debutiful

    Molly McGhee - Jonathan Abernathy You Are Kind

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 29:24


    Molly McGhee, the author of Jonathan Abernathy You Are Kind, joined the podcast to discuss writing novels vs short stories, the role of a reader vs author, and capitalism. Purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781662602115 Follow the author at http://www.mollymcghee.com, www.instagram.com/mcgheemolly, and www.twitter.com/mollymcghee. Follow Debutiful: www.debutiful.net, www.instagram.com/debutiful, and www.twitter.com/debutiful

    First Taste: Alicia Elliott Reads From And Then She Fell

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 19:41


    Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on the Debutiful podcast feed! Each week, a debut author will read five minutes from their book to kick start your week and whet your appetite with damn good writing. Today, Alicia Elliott reads an excerpt from her debut novel collection And Then She Fell! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593473085 Follow the author: https://www.instagram.com/ellialic and https://twitter.com/WordsandGuitar! Follow Debutiful: www.debutiful.net, www.instagram.com/debutiful, and www.twitter.com/debutiful.

    First Taste: Kelly Sather Reads From Small In Real Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 20:21


    Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on the Debutiful podcast feed! Each week, a debut author will read five minutes from their book to kick start your week and whet your appetite with damn good writing. Today, Kelly Sather reads an excerpt from her debut short story collection Small in Real Life! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780822947998 Follow the author: https://www.kellysather.com and https://www.instagram.com/kl_sather. Follow Debutiful: www.debutiful.net, www.instagram.com/debutiful, and www.twitter.com/debutiful.

    Shannon Sanders - Company

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 37:39


    Shannon Sanders, the author of Company, joined the podcast to discuss reading for pleasure while in law school, the craft of short stories, and writing X-Files fan fiction. Purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781644452516 Follow the author at http://www.shannonsanderswrites.com, www.instagram.com/i.exaggerate, and www.twitter.com/shanderswrites. Follow Debutiful: www.debutiful.net, www.instagram.com/debutiful, and www.twitter.com/debutiful

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    First Taste: Kate Doyle Reads From I Meant It Once

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 21:34


    Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on the Debutiful podcast feed! Each week, a debut author will read five minutes from their book to kick start your week and whet your appetite with damn good writing. Today, Kate Doyle reads an excerpt from her debut short story collection I Meant It Once! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781643752815 Follow the author: https://www.katedoylewriter.com, https://www.instagram.com/sometimes_k8, and https://twitter.com/sometimes_k8! Follow Debutiful: www.debutiful.net, www.instagram.com/debutiful, and www.twitter.com/debutiful.

    James Frankie Thomas - Idlewild

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 35:00


    James Frankie Thomas, the author of Idlewild, joined the podcast to discuss voice, New York City, and the early-2000s. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781419769146 Follow the author at http://www.jamesfrankiethomas.com, www.instagram.com/jamesfrankiethomas, and www.twitter.com/james_f_thomas. Follow Debutiful: www.debutiful.net, www.instagram.com/debutiful, and www.twitter.com/debutiful

    First Taste Greg Marshall Reads From Leg

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 29:16


    Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on the Debutiful podcast feed! Each week, a debut author will read five minutes from their book to kick start your week and whet your appetite with damn good writing. Today, Greg Marshall reads an excerpt from her debut memoir Leg! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781419763601 Follow the author: https://www.gregmarshall.com, https://www.instagram.com/greg_from_a_leg, and https://twitter.com/gregrmarshall! Follow Debutiful: www.debutiful.net, www.instagram.com/debutiful, and www.twitter.com/debutiful.

    Elyssa Maxx Goodman - Glitter And Concrete

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 43:48


    Elyssa Maxx Goodman, the author of Glitter and Concrete: A Cultural History of Drag in New York City, joined the podcast to discuss the history of drag, a modern reality show's influence over the art form, and how she researched and organized the book's structure. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781335449368 Follow the author at http://www.elyssamaxxgoodman.com, www.instagram.com/missmanhattanny, and www.twitter.com/missmanhattanny. Follow Debutiful: www.debutiful.net, www.instagram.com/debutiful, and www.twitter.com/debutiful

    First Taste Meg Kissinger Reads From While You Were Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 21:56


    Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on the Debutiful podcast feed! Each week, a debut author will read five minutes from their book to kick start your week and whet your appetite with damn good writing. Today, Meg Kissinger reads an excerpt from her debut memoir While You Were Out! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781250793775 Follow the author: https://www.megkissinger.com, https://www.instagram.com/kissingermeg, and https://twitter.com/megkissinger1! Follow Debutiful: www.debutiful.net, www.instagram.com/debutiful, and www.twitter.com/debutiful.

    Megan Kamalei Kakimoto - Every Drop Is A Man's Nightmare

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 34:54


    Megan Kamalei Kakimoto, the author of Every Drop Is A Man's Nightmare, joined the podcast to discuss how place influences her writing, how her stories begin and are reshaped, and how she needed time before starting her MFA. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781639731169 Follow the author at http://www.megankakimoto.com, www.instagram.com/megankkakimoto, and www.twitter.com/megankakimoto Follow Debutiful: www.debutiful.net, www.instagram.com/debutiful, and www.twitter.com/debutiful

    John Manuel Arias - Where There Was Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 28:17


    John Manuel Arias, the author of Where There Was Fire, joined the podcast to discuss writing about strong women, Costa Rican literature, as well as community and mentorship. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781250817389 Follow the author at http://www.johnmanuelarias.com and www.instagram.com/johnmanuelarias. Follow Debutiful: www.debutiful.net, www.instagram.com/debutiful, and www.twitter.com/debutiful

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    First Taste: Shastri Akella reads from The Sea Elephants

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 23:18


    Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on the Debutiful podcast feed! Each week, a debut author will read five minutes from their book to kick start your week and whet your appetite with damn good writing. Today, Shastri Akella reads an excerpt from his novel The Sea Elephants! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781250867056 Follow the author: http://instagram.com/shastriav and http://twitter.com/shastriav! Follow Debutiful: www.debutiful.net, www.instagram.com/debutiful, and www.twitter.com/debutiful.

    Kyle Dillon Hertz - The Lookback Window

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 20:00


    Kyle Dillon Hertz, the author of The Lookback Window, joined the podcast to discuss a side of publishing rarely talked about in earnest: the anxieties of publishing and touring. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781668005873 Follow the author at http://www.kyledillonhertz.com/, www.instagram.com/kyledillonhertz, and www.instagram.com/kyledillonhertz. Follow Debutiful: www.debutiful.net, www.instagram.com/debutiful, and www.twitter.com/debutiful

    First Taste: Adrienne Brodeur Reads From Little Monsters

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 15:20


    Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on the Debutiful podcast feed! Each week, a debut author will read five minutes from their book to kick start your week and whet your appetite with damn good writing. Today, Adrienne Brodeur reads an excerpt from her novel Little Monsters! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781982198107 Follow the author: http://www.adriennebrodeur.com, http://instagram.com/adriennebrodeur, and http://twitter.com/adriennebrodeur! Follow Debutiful: www.debutiful.net, www.instagram.com/debutiful, and www.twitter.com/debutiful.

    Ben Purkert - The Men Can't Be Saved

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 34:28


    Ben Purkert, the author of The Men Can't Be Saved, joined the podcast to discuss why fiction is so amazing, how finally discovering the first line of his novel was the key to unlocking how to write the rest of the book, and why craft and revision are so fascinating to him. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781419767135 Follow the author at http://www.benpurkert.com/, www.instagram.com/benpurkert, and www.instagram.com/benpurkert. Follow Debutiful: www.debutiful.net, www.instagram.com/debutiful, and www.twitter.com/debutiful

    First Taste: J.R. Dawson Reads From The First Bright Thing

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 18:56


    Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on the Debutiful podcast feed! Each week, a debut author will read five minutes from their book to kick start your week and whet your appetite with damn good writing. Today, J.R. Dawson reads an excerpt from her novel The First Bright Thing! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781250805546 Follow the author: http://www.jrdawsonwriter.com and http://twitter.com/j_r_dawson! Follow Debutiful: www.debutiful.net, www.instagram.com/debutiful, and www.twitter.com/debutiful.

    First Taste: Boo Trundle Reads From The Daughter Ship

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 18:46


    Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on the Debutiful podcast feed! Each week, a debut author will read five minutes from their book to kick start your week and whet your appetite with damn good writing. Today, Boo Trundle reads an excerpt from her novel The Daughter Ship! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593317297 Follow the author: www.bootrundle.com, www.instagram.com/bootrundle, and www.twitter.com/eliztrundle. Follow Debutiful: www.debutiful.net, www.instagram.com/debutiful, and www.twitter.com/debutiful.

    First Taste: Sarah Cypher Reads From The Skin And Its Girl

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 18:34


    Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on the Debutiful podcast feed! Each week, a debut author will read five minutes from their book to kick start your week and whet your appetite with damn good writing. Today, Sarah Cypher reads an excerpt from her novel The Skin and Its Girl! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593499535 Follow the author: www.sarahcypher.com, www.instagram.com/sarahcypher, and www.twitter.com/threepenny. Follow Debutiful: www.debutiful.net, www.instagram.com/debutiful, and www.twitter.com/debutiful.

    First Taste: Nicole Flattery Reads From Nothing Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 19:40


    Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on the Debutiful podcast feed! Each week, a debut author will read five minutes from their book to kick start your week and whet your appetite with damn good writing. Today, Nicole Flattery reads an excerpt from her novel Nothing Special! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781635574319 Follow the author: https://www.twitter.com/nicoleflattery. Follow Debutiful: www.debutiful.net, www.instagram.com/debutiful, and www.twitter.com/debutiful.

    Ruth Madievsky - All-Night Pharmacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 35:14


    Ruth Madievsky, the author of All-Night Pharmacy, joined the podcast to talk vibes, her social media skills, and what books helped shape her life. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781646221509 Follow the author at www.ruthmadievsky.com, www.instagram.com/ruthmadievsky, and www.instagram.com/ruthmadievsky. Follow Debutiful: www.debutiful.net, www.instagram.com/debutiful, and www.twitter.com/debutiful

    First Taste: Meagan Jennett reads from You Know Her

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2023 15:05


    Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on the Debutiful podcast feed! Each week, a debut author will read five minutes from their book to kick start your week and whet your appetite with damn good writing. Today, Meagan Jennett reads an excerpt from her novel You Know Her! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780374607098 Follow the author: https://www.meaganjennett.com. Follow Debutiful: www.debutiful.net, www.instagram.com/debutiful, and www.twitter.com/debutiful.

    Genevieve Wheeler - Adelaide

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 15:51


    Genevieve Wheeler, the author of Adelaide, joined the podcast to talk about writing about dating and romantic comedies! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781250280848 Follow the author at www.genevieveewheeler.com. Follow Debutiful: www.debutiful.net, www.instagram.com/debutiful, and www.twitter.com/debutiful

    First Taste: Celia Bell reads from The Disenchantment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 18:00


    Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on the Debutiful podcast feed! Each week, a debut author will read five minutes from their book to kick start your week and whet your appetite with damn good writing. Today, Celia Bell reads an excerpt from their novel The Disenchantment! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593317174 Follow the author: https://www.twitter.com/celiadbell. Follow Debutiful: www.debutiful.net, www.instagram.com/debutiful, and www.twitter.com/debutiful.

    First Taste: Tom Comitta Reads From The Nature Book

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 19:08


    Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on the Debutiful podcast feed! Each week, a debut author will read five minutes from their book to kick start your week and whet your appetite with damn good writing. Today, Tom Comitta reads an excerpt from their novel The Nature Book! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781566896634 Follow the author: https://www.tomcomitta.com, https://www.twitter.com/tomcomitta, and https://www.instagram.com/tomcomitta! Follow Debutiful: www.debutiful.net, www.instagram.com/debutiful, and www.twitter.com/debutiful.

    Nicole Cuffy - Dances

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2023 29:32


    Nicole Cuffy, the author of Dances, joined the podcast to talk about racism in the ballet world, writing longhand, and how she forms well-rounded characters! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593498156 Follow the author at www.twitter.com/nicolethecuffy. Follow Debutiful: www.debutiful.net, www.instagram.com/debutiful, and www.twitter.com/debutiful

    First Taste: Emma Törzs reads from Ink Blood Sister Scribe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 22:23


    Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on the Debutiful podcast feed! Each week, a debut author will read five minutes from their book to kick start your week and whet your appetite with damn good writing. Today, Emma Törzs reads an excerpt from her debut novel Ink Blood Sister Scribe! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780063253469 Follow the author: http://www.emmaemmaemma.com! Follow Debutiful: www.debutiful.net, www.instagram.com/debutiful, and www.twitter.com/debutiful.

    Rita Chang-Eppig - Deep As The Sky, Red As The Sea

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 33:20


    Rita Chang-Eppig, the author of Deep As the Sky, Red As the Sea, joined the podcast to talk about cover art, why she writes about weird topics, and how she edits her work! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781639730377 Follow the author at www.rchetypes.com, www.instagram.com/rche_types, and www.twitter.com/rche_types. Follow Debutiful: www.debutiful.net, www.instagram.com/debutiful, and www.twitter.com/debutiful

    First Taste: Michael Magee reads from Close to Home

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 27:13


    Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on the Debutiful podcast feed! Each week, a debut author will read five minutes from their book to kick start your week and whet your appetite with damn good writing. Today, Michael Magee reads an excerpt from his debut novel Close to Home! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780374608323 Follow the author: https://www.twitter.com/@michaelmagee__. Follow Debutiful: www.debutiful.net, www.instagram.com/debutiful, and www.twitter.com/debutiful.

    Olivia Wolfgang-Smith - Glassworks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 23:28


    Olivia Wolfgang-Smith, the author of Glassworks, joined the podcast to talk about family stories, how she played with time and eras, and the importance of well-rounded characters! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781635578775 Follow the author at www.wolfgangsmith.squarespace.com and www.twitter.com/owolfgangsmith. Follow Debutiful: www.debutiful.net, www.instagram.com/debutiful, and www.twitter.com/debutiful

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    First Taste: Abraham Verghese reads from The Covenant of Water

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 14:24


    Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on the Debutiful podcast feed! Each week, a debut author will read five minutes from their book to kick start your week and whet your appetite with damn good writing. Today we break the mold and invite Abraham Verghese, the bestselling author of Cutting for Stone to read from his new book The Covenant of Water! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780802162175 Follow the author: https://www.abrahamverghese.org. Follow Debutiful: www.debutiful.net, www.instagram.com/debutiful, and www.twitter.com/debutiful.

    Jenny Fran Davis - Dykette

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 34:46


    Jenny Fran Davis, the author of Dykette, joined the podcast to talk about revising from first person to third person, finding her voice on the page, and making characters feel reel! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781250843135 Follow the author at www.jennyfrandavis.com and www.instagram.com/phi_beta_bimbo. Follow Debutiful: www.debutiful.net, www.instagram.com/debutiful, and www.twitter.com/debutiful

    Vanessa Walters - The Nigerwife

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 35:55


    Vanessa Walters, the author of The Nigerwife, joined the podcast to talk about being published young and then stepping away from the publishing industry, becoming lost while living in Lago, and then finding herself while writing this book! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781668011089 Follow the author at www.vanessawalters.net, www.instagram.com/vanessawaltersb, and www.twitter.com/vanessawalters Follow Debutiful: www.debutiful.net, www.instagram.com/debutiful, and www.twitter.com/debutiful

    First Taste: Susie Luo Reads From Paper Names

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 19:35


    Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on the Debutiful podcast feed! Each week, a debut author will read five minutes from their book to kick start your week and whet your appetite with damn good writing. Today, Susie Luo reads an excerpt from her debut novel Paper Names. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781335426888 Follow the author: https://www.susieluo.com. Follow Debutiful: www.debutiful.net, www.instagram.com/debutiful, and www.twitter.com/debutiful.

    First Taste Nick Media Reads From Sisters Of The Lost Nation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 14:24


    Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on the Debutiful podcast feed! Each week, a debut author will read five minutes from their book to kick start your week and whet your appetite with damn good writing. Today, Nicki Medina reads an excerpt from his debut thriller Sisters of the Lost Nation! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593546857 Follow the author: www.nickmedina.net, www.instagram.com/NickMedinaWrites, and www.twitter.com/MedinaNick. Follow Debutiful: www.debutiful.net, www.instagram.com/debutiful, and www.twitter.com/debutiful.

    Stephen Buoro - The Five Sorrowful Mysteries Of Andy Africa

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 20:17


    Stephen Buoro, the author of The Five Sorrowful Mysteries of Andy Africa, joined the podcast to talk about growing up in Nigeria, how reading opened up a world of possibilities, and what he plans to write in the future! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781635577778 Follow Debutiful: www.debutiful.net, www.instagram.com/debutiful, and www.twitter.com/debutiful

    First Taste: Omer Aziz reads from Brown Boy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 22:34


    Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on the Debutiful podcast feed! Each week, a debut author will read five minutes from their book to kick start your week and whet your appetite with damn good writing. Today, Omer Aziz reads an excerpt from his debut memoir Brown Boy! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781982136314 Follow the author: www.instagram.com/o.maz12 and www.twitter.com/omeraziz12. Follow Debutiful: www.debutiful.net, www.instagram.com/debutiful, and www.twitter.com/debutiful.

    Becky Chalsen - Kismet

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 25:50


    Becky Chalsen, the author of Kismet, joined the podcast to talk about how the pandemic shaped her writing, weddings and marriage, film/television production, and more! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593471500 Follow the author: www.beckychalsen.com, www.twitter.com/beckychalsen, and www.instagram.com/beckychalsen. Follow Debutiful: www.debutiful.net, www.instagram.com/debutiful, and www.twitter.com/debutiful

    First Taste: Davon Loeb Reads From The In-Betweens

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 18:43


    Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on the Debutiful podcast feed! Each week, a debut author will read five minutes from their book to kick start your week and whet your appetite with damn good writing. Today, Davon Loeb reads an excerpt from his debut book The In-Betweens! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781952271748 Follow the author: www.davonloeb.com/ and www.twitter.com/LoebDavon. Follow Debutiful: www.debutiful.net, www.instagram.com/debutiful, and www.twitter.com/debutiful.

    Melissa Coss Aquino - Carmen and Grace

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 28:30


    Melissa Coss Aquino, the author of Carmen and Grace, joined the podcast to talk about how writing is her sanctuary, the ups and downs of writing a debut novel, and why she needed to tell the story of girls like Carmen and Grace. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780063159068 Follow the author: www.melissacossaquino.com, www.twitter.com/mcossaquino and www.instagram.com/melissacossaquino/ Follow Debutiful: www.debutiful.net, www.instagram.com/debutiful, and www.twitter.com/debutiful

    First Taste: Chloe Cooper Jones Reads From Easy Beauty

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 25:00


    Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on the Debutiful podcast feed! Each week, a debut author will read five minutes from their book to kick start your week and whet your appetite with damn good writing. Today, Chloe Cooper Jones reads an excerpt from her debut memoir Easy Beauty! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/easy-beauty-a-memoir-chloe-cooper-jones/18566301?ean=9781982152000 Follow the author: www.chloecooperjones.com/, www.instagram.com/chloecooperjones/, and www.twitter.com/CCooperJones. Follow Debutiful: www.debutiful.net, www.instagram.com/debutiful, and www.twitter.com/debutiful.

    Gina Chung - Sea Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 29:12


    Gina Chung, the author of Sea Change, joined the podcast to talk about fictional cocktails, climate change, and finding her voice as a writer. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593469347 Follow the author: www.ginachung.com, www.twitter.com/ginathechung and www.instagram.com/ginathechung/ Follow Debutiful: www.debutiful.net, www.instagram.com/debutiful, and www.twitter.com/debutiful

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