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Debutiful She Made Herself a Monster by Anna Kovatcheva - Surprising Yourself With Every DraftAnna Kovatcheva, author of She Made Herself a Monster, joined the podcast to discuss being a lazy writer, growing up as a vampire girly, and wanting to surprise herself with every draft You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780063436374 Links! Anna Kovatcheva on the Internet: https://www.kovatcheva.com Anna Kovatcheva on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cozyvampirebat Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Blue...

2026-02-1239 min

Debutiful Escape! by Stephen Fishbach - Behind-the-Scenes of the Great American Reality TV NovelStephen Fishbach, author of Escape!, joined the podcast to discuss his writing journey, give some Survivor behind-the-scenes intel, and explain how he wrote what Debutiful considers the Great American Reality TV Novel we've all been waiting for. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9798217048151 Links! Stephen Fishbach on the Internet: https://stephenfishbach.com/ Stephen Fishbach on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephenfishbach Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful De...

2026-01-2950 min

Debutiful First Taste: Ally Ang reads from Let the Moon WobbleDiscover the Best Debut Books of 2025. Learn more about DEBUT U - classes about the publishing industry taught by today's hottest writers. On every First Taste Reading Series episode, a writer introduces their book and reads a selection from it. Ally Ang, author of Let the Moon Wobble, reads a selection of poems from their debut poetry collection. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781949944884 Links! Ally Ang on the Internet: https://allysonang.com/ Ally Ang o...

2025-11-2409 min

Debutiful First Taste: Cloud Delfina Cordona Reads From The Past is a Jean JacketLearn more about DEBUT U - classes about the publishing industry taught by today's hottest writers. On every First Taste Reading Series episode, a writer introduces their book and reads a selection from it. Cloud Delfina Cordona, author of The Past is a Jean Jacket, reads a selection of poems from her debut poetry collection. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9798885740593 Links! Cloud Delfina Cordona on the Internet: https://cloudelfina.online Debutiful on the Internet: ht...

2025-11-1006 min

Debutiful First Taste: Max Delsohn Reads From CrawlSign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. On every First Taste Reading Series episode, a writer introduces their book and reads a selection from it. Max Delsohn, author of Crawl, reads a story from his debut short story collection. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781644453612 Links! Max Delsohn on the Internet: https://www.maxdelsohn.com/ Max Delsohn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxdelsohn Debutiful on the I...

2025-10-2712 min

Debutiful First Taste: Teresa Dzieglewicz reads from Something Small of How to See a RiverSign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. On every First Taste Reading Series episode, a writer introduces their book and reads a selection from it. Teresa Dzieglewicz, author of Something Small of How to See a River, reads a selection of poems from her debut poetry collection. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781946482822 Links! Teresa Dzieglewicz on the Internet: https://www.teresadzieglewicz.com/ Debutiful on th...

2025-10-0612 min

Debutiful First Taste: Isabella DeSendi Reads From Someone Else's HungerSign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. On every First Taste Reading Series episode, a writer introduces their book and reads a selection from it. Isabella DeSendi, author of Someone Else's Hunger, reads a selection of poems from her debut poetry collection. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781961897588 Links! Isabella DeSendi on the Internet: https://www.isabelladesendi.com/home Isabella DeSendi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/b...

2025-09-2211 min

Debutiful First Taste: Brian Gyamfi Reads From What God in the Kingdom of BastardsSign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. On every First Taste Reading Series episode, a writer introduces their book and reads a selection from it. Brian Gyamfi, author of What God in the Kingdom of Bastards, reads a selection of poems from his debut poetry collection. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780822967576 Links! Brian Gyamfion the Internet: https://briangyamfi.com/ Brian Gyamfi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...

2025-09-1906 min

Debutiful First Taste: Antonio Michael Downing Reads From Black CherokeeSign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. On every First Taste Reading Series episode, a writer introduces their book and reads a selection from it. Antonio Michael Downing, author of Black Cherokee, reads an excerpt from his novel. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781668066102 Links! Antonio Michael Downing on the Internet: https://antoniomichaeldowning.com/ Antonio Michael Downing on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antoniomichaeldowning/ Debutiful on the I...

2025-09-0210 min

Debutiful First Taste: Ed Park Reads From An Oral History of AtlantisSign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. On every First Taste Reading Series episode, a writer introduces their book and reads a selection from it. Ed Park, author of An Oral History of Atlantis, reads an excerpt from his debut short story collection. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780812998993 Links! Ed Park on the Internet: https://ed-park.com/ Ed Park on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tharealedpark/ D...

2025-08-2912 min

Debutiful First Taste: Tennessee Hill Reads From Girls With Long ShadowsSign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. On every First Taste Reading Series episode, a writer introduces their book and reads a selection from it. Tennessee Hill, author of Girls With Long Shadows, reads an excerpt from her debut novel. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780063412019 Links! Tennessee Hill on the Internet: https://www.tennesseehillwrites.com/ Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful o...

2025-08-1805 min

Debutiful First Taste: Esther Ifesinachi Okonkwo Reads From The Tiny Things Are HeavierSign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. On every First Taste Reading Series episode, a writer introduces their book and reads a selection from it. Esther Ifesinachi Okonkwo, author of The Tiny Things Are Heavier, reads an excerpt from her debut novel. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781639734108 Links! Esther Ifesinachi Okonkwo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifesinachy/ Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.d...

2025-08-0811 min

Debutiful Extinction Capital of the World by Mariah Rigg - An Ode to Hawai'i, Family, and ClimateSign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. Mariah Rigg, author of Extinction Capital of the World, joined the podcast to discuss Hawai'i, literary friendship, and writing after a concussion. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780063419971 Links! Mariah Rigg on the Internet: https://www.mariahrigg.com/ Mariah Rigg on Instagram: http://instagram.com/riggstah Mariah Rigg on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/debutiful.bsky.social ...

2025-08-0637 min

Debutiful First Taste: Katie Yee Reads From MaggieSign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. On every First Taste Reading Series episode, a writer introduces their book and reads a selection from it. Katie Yee, author of Maggie; or, A Man and a Woman Walk Into a Bar, reads an excerpt from her debut novel. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781668084212 Links! Katie Yee on the Internet: https://www.katieyee.net/ Katie Yee o...

2025-07-3008 min

Debutiful First Taste: Carrie R. Moore Reads From Make Your Way HomeSign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. On every First Taste Reading Series episode, a writer introduces their book and reads a selection from it. Carrie R. Moore, author of Make Your Way Home, reads an excerpt from her debut short story collection. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781668077436 Links! Carrie R. Moore on the Internet: https://www.carriermoore.com/ Debutiful on the Internet: https://w...

2025-07-2109 min

Debutiful First Taste: Rob Franklin Reads From Great Black HopeSign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. On every First Taste Reading Series episode, a writer introduces their book and reads a selection from it. Rob Franklin, author of Great Black Hope, reads an excerpt from his debut novel. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781668077436 Links! Rob Franklin on the Internet: https://www.robert-michael-franklin.com/ Rob Franklin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robfrank__/ ...

2025-07-0205 min

Debutiful First Taste: Jayson Greene Reads From UnWorldSign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. On every First Taste Reading Series episode, a writer introduces their book and reads a selection from it. Jayson Greene, author of UnWorld, reads an excerpt from his debut novel. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781646222513 Links! Jayson Greene on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenejayson Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Deb...

2025-06-2407 min

Debutiful First Taste: Lydi Conklin Reads From Songs of No ProvenanceSign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. On every First Taste Reading Series episode, a writer introduces their book and reads a selection from it. Lydi Conklin, author of Songs of No Provenance, reads an excerpt from their debut novel. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781646222513 Links! Lydi Conklin on the Internet: https://www.lydia-conklin.com/ Lydi Conklin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lydiconklin L...

2025-06-1108 min

Debutiful First Taste: Beena Kamlani Reads From The English ProblemSign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. On every First Taste Reading Series episode, a writer introduces their book and reads a selection from it. Beena Kamlani, author of The English Problem, reads an excerpt from her debut novel. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593798461 Links! Beena Kamlani on the Internet: https://www.beenakamlani.com/ Beena Kamlani on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beenakamlani Debutiful o...

2025-05-2108 min

Debutiful First Taste: Sarah Aziza Reads From The Hollow HalfSign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. On every First Taste Reading Series episode, a writer introduces their book and reads a selection from it. Sarah Aziza, author of The Hollow Half, reads an excerpt from her debut memoir. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://www.sarahaziza.com/ Links! Sarah Aziza on the Internet: https://www.sarahaziza.com/ Sarah Aziza on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahazizawrites Sarah A...

2025-04-2310 min

Debutiful When the Harvest Comes by Denne Michele Norris: An Intimate Third Date ConversationSign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. Denne Michele Norris, author of When the Harvest Comes, joined the podcast to discuss getting over false starts, building community, and finding Big Chief's truth. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593729601 Links! Denne Michele Norris on the Internet: https://www.dennemichele.com/ Denne Michele Norris on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedennemichele Denne Michele Norris on Blue Sky: https://bsky.a...

2025-04-1657 min

Debutiful Big Chief by Jon Hickey: From False Starts to Finding the Book's PathSign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. Jon Hickey, author of Big Chief, joined the podcast to discuss getting over false starts, building community, and finding Big Chief's truth. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781668046463 Links! Jon Hickey on the Internet: https://www.jonvhickey.com/ Jon Hickey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonvhickey Jon Hickey on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/jonvhickey.bsky.social Debutiful o...

2025-04-0937 min

Debutiful First Taste: Lena Moses-Schmitt Reads From True MistakesSign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. On every First Taste Reading Series episode, a writer introduces their book and reads a selection from it. Lena Moses-Schmitt, author of True Mistakes, reads three poems from her debut poetry collection. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781682262702 Links! Lena Moses-Schmitt on the Internet: https://www.lenamoses-schmitt.com/ Lena Moses-Schmitt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lenamschmitt Lena M...

2025-04-0108 min

Debutiful Luminous by Silvia Park: Finding the Right Way to Tell the Story You Need to TellSign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. Siliva Park, author of Luminous, joined the podcast to discuss the use of pronouns in Korean, starting their debut as a middle-grade novel, and writing sibling stories. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781668021668 Links! Silvia Park on the Internet: https://www.silviapark.com/ Silvia Park on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/park_silvia/ Silvia Park on Twitter: https://www.twitter.c...

2025-03-2039 min

Debutiful We Pretty Pieces of Flesh by Colwill Brown: How Doncaster and Disability Shaped and Re-Shaped Her WritingSign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. Colwill Brown, author of We Pretty Pieces of Flesh, joined the podcast to discuss how growing up in Doncaster, coming to terms with a long-term invisible disability, and how this novel came to her on a bench. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781250342881 Links! Colwill Brown on the Internet: https://www.colwillbrown.me/ Colwill Brown on Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...

2025-03-1238 min

Debutiful Guatemalan Rhapsody by Jared Lemus: Getting Stories to Work on the Fundamental LevelSign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. Jared Lemus, author of Guatemalan Rhapsody, joined the podcast to discuss how Guatemala inspires him, being a pantser with a belt, what he means by "the fundamental level," and the difference between writing a short story and a novel. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780063381643 Links! Jared Lemus on the Internet: https://www.jaredlemus.com/ Jared Lemus on In...

2025-03-0538 min

Debutiful First Taste: Sarah Lyn Rogers Reads From Cosmic TantrumSign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. On every First Taste Reading Series episode, a writer will introduce their book and read a selection from it. Sarah Lyn Rogers, author of Cosmic Tantrum, reads three poems from her debut poetry collection. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780810147935 Links! Sarah Lyn Rogers on the Internet: https://www.sarahlynrogers.com/ Sarah Lyn Rogers on Instagram: https://www.i...

2025-02-2609 min

Debutiful Loca by Alejandro Heredia: An Ode to The Bronx, Dominican Culture, and QueernessSign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. Alejandro Heredia, author of Loca, joined the podcast to discuss the interiority of characters, why he wrote about the Dominican Village in the Bronx, immigration, and queerness. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781668050460 Links! Alejandro Heredia on the Internet: https://www.aleheredia.com/ Alejandro Heredia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aleherex/ Alejandro Heredia on Twitter: https://twitter.co...

2025-02-1938 min

Debutiful First Taste: Freda Epum Reads From The Gloomy Girl Variety ShowSign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. On every First Taste Reading Series episode, a writer will introduce their book and read a selection from it. Freda Epum, author of The Gloomy Girl Variety Show, reads a short excerpt from her debut memoir. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781558613102 Links! Freda Epum on the Internet: http://www.fredaepum.com/ Freda Epum on Instagram: https://www.i...

2025-02-1307 min

Debutiful The Edge of Water by Olufunke Grace Bankole: How to Embrace The UnknownSign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. Olufunke Grace Bankole, author of The Edge of Water, joined the podcast to discuss the power of coffee, taking an untraditional path to publishing, and why embracing the unknown can lead to success. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781963108057 Links! Olufunke Grace Bankole on the Internet: https://www.olufunkegracebankole.com/ Olufunke Grace Bankole on Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...

2025-02-0541 min

Debutiful First Taste: Kyle Paoletta Reads From American OasisSign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. On every First Taste Reading Series episode, a writer will introduce their book and read a selection from it. Kyle Paoletta, author of American Oasis: Finding the Future in the Cities of the Southwest, reads a short excerpt from his debut nonfiction book. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780553387377 Links! Kyle Paoletta on the Internet: https://www.kylepaoletta.c...

2025-01-2905 min

Debutiful Good Girl by Aria Aber: Finding Character DesireSign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. Aria Aber, author of Good Girl, joined the podcast to discuss always wanting to be an artist of some kind, writing in English vs German or Farsi, and figuring out how to find her characters' desires. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593731116 Links! Aria Aber on the Internet: https://www.ariaaber.com/ Aria Aber on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a...

2025-01-2230 min

Debutiful First Taste: Maria Zoccola Reads From Helen of Troy, 1993Sign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. On every First Taste Reading Series episode, a writer will introduce their book and read a selection from it. Maria Zoccola, author of Helen of Troy, 1993, reads three poems from her debut poetry collection. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781668046333 Links! Maria Zoccola on the Internet: https://www.mariazoccola.com/ Maria Zoccola on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m...

2025-01-1509 min

Debutiful Homeseeking by Karissa Chen: Exploring Long Lost Romantic and Familial Love Sign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. Karissa Chen, author of Homeseeking, joined the podcast to discuss how her MFA at Sarah Lawrence gave her confidence as a writer, how being a lit mag editor helped shape her own writing, and how she explores that romantic and familial love can endure despite distance and time in Homeseeking. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593712993 Links! Karissa C...

2025-01-0838 min

Debutiful First Taste: Julian Zabalbeascoa Reads From What We Tried to Bury Grows HereDISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2024! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025! Sign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book recommendations. Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a series in which writers read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetites with delicious writing. Today, JULIAN ZABALBEASCOA reads an excerpt from their debut book, What We Tried to Bury Grows Here! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bo...

2024-12-3012 min

Debutiful First Taste: Marguerite Sheffer Reads From The Man in the Banana TreesWelcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series in which writers read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetites with delicious writing. Today, MARGUERITE SHEFFER reads an excerpt from their debut book, The Man in the Banana Trees! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781609389956 DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2024! Marguerite Sheffer on the Internet: https://www.margueritesheffer.com/ Marguerite Sheffer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mlens...

2024-11-2511 min

Debutiful Maya Kessler - RosenfeldMaya Kessler, the author of Rosenfeld, joined the podcast to discuss being a perfectionist, writing sex, and what is and isn't lost in translated literature. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781668053454 Maya Kessler on the Internet: https://www.mayakessler.com/about/ Maya Kessler on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maya_kessler/ Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/debutiful.bsky...

2024-11-2045 min

Debutiful Marie Tierney - Deadly AnimalsMarie Tierney, the author of Deadly Animals, joined the podcast to discuss bleak endings, whodunnit vs whydunnit books, and why animals fascinate her. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781250357595 Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/debutiful.bsky.social Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful

2024-11-1432 min

Debutiful First Taste: Patricia Coral Reads From Women Surrounded By WaterWelcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series in which writers read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetites with delicious writing. Today, PATRICIA CORAL reads an excerpt from their debut book, Women Surrounded By Water! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780814259252 Patricia Coral on the Internet: https://www.patriciacoral.com/ Patricia Coral on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_patriciacoral_ Patricia Coral on Twitter: _https://www.twitter.com/_patriciacoral_

2024-11-1108 min

Debutiful Ruthvika Rao - The Fertile EarthRuthvika Rao, the author of The Fertile Earth, joined the podcast to discuss a career pivot, letting her characters drive the story, and how to crystalize time on the page. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781250899903 Ruthvika Rao on the Internet: https://www.ruthvikarao.com/ Ruthvika Rao on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthvikarao Ruthvika Rao on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthvikarao Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...

2024-11-0726 min

Debutiful First Taste: Cameron Walker Reads From How to Capture CarbonWelcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series in which writers read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetites with delicious writing. Today, CAMERON WALKER reads an excerpt from their debut book, How to Capture Carbon! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9798990014947 Cameron Walker on the Internet: https://www.cameronwalker.net Cameron Walker on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/applepieandink Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net

2024-11-0605 min

Debutiful First Taste: Cherry Lou Sy Reads From Love Can't Feed YouWelcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, CHERRY LOU SY reads an excerpt from their debut novel Love Can't Feed You! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593474549 Cherry Lou Sy on the Internet: https://www.cherrywrites.me Cherry Lou Sy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sy.cherry Cherry Lou Sy on Twitter: https://www.t...

2024-10-3007 min

Debutiful First Taste: Brittany Rogers Reads From Good DressWelcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, BRITTANY ROGERS reads an excerpt from their debut novel GOOD DRESS! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781959030836 Brittany Rogers on the Internet: https://www.brittanyrogers.org/ Brittany Rogers on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittanyerogers Brittany Rogers on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/brittanyroger_ De...

2024-10-2313 min

Debutiful First Taste: Tammy Armstrong Reads From Pearly EverlastingWelcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, TAMMY ARMSTRONG reads an excerpt from their debut novel PEARLY EVERLASTING! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780063396142 Tammy Armstrong on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/1TammyArmstrong Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Deb...

2024-10-1409 min

Debutiful First Taste: Lilliam Rivera Reads From Tiny ThreadsWelcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Lilliam Rivera reads an excerpt from their debut novel TINY THREADS! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593600474 Lilliam Rivera on the Internet: https://www.lilliamrivera.com/ Lilliam River on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilliamr Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on...

2024-10-0706 min

Debutiful First Taste: Benjamin Resnick Reads From Next StopWelcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Benjamin Resnick reads an excerpt from their debut novel NEXT STOP! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781668066638 Benjamin Resnick on the Internet: https://www.benjamin-resnick.com/ Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Deb...

2024-09-3012 min

Debutiful First Taste: Nora Lange Reads From Us FoolsWelcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Nora Lange reads an excerpt from their debut novel US FOOLS! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781953387516 Emilie Menzel on the Internet: https://www.noralange.com/ Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Deb...

2024-09-2310 min

Debutiful First Taste: Emilie Menzel Reads From The Girl Who Became a RabbitWelcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Emilie Menzel reads an excerpt from their debut novel THE GIRL WHO BECAME A RABBIT! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9798885740371 Emilie Menzel on the Internet: https://www.EmilieMenzel.com/ Emilie Menzel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Emilie_Menzel/ Emilie Menzel on Twitter: https://www.tw...

2024-09-0908 min

Debutiful First Taste: Komail Aijazuddin reads from ManboobsWelcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Komail Aijazuddin reads an excerpt from their debut novel MANBOOBS! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781419773846 Komail Aijazuddin on the Internet: https://www.KomailAijazuddin.com/ Komail Aijazuddin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KomailAijazuddin/ Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net

2024-09-0209 min

Debutiful First Taste: Holly Baxter reads from ClickbaitWelcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Holly Baxter reads an excerpt from their debut novel CLICKBAIT! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780063375765 Holly Baxter on the Internet: https://www.hollybaxter.com/ Holly Baxter on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hawleybackster/ Holly Baxter on Twitter: https://twitter.com/h0llyb4xter ...

2024-08-2010 min

Debutiful First Taste: Kat Tang Reads from Five-Star StrangerWelcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Kat Tang reads an excerpt from their debut novel FIVE-STAR STRANGER! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781668050149 Kat Tang on the Internet: https://www.tangkat.com/ Kat Tang on Instagram: http://instagram.com/tangkat Kat Tang on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tangkat Deb...

2024-08-1209 min

Debutiful First Taste: Alisa Alering Reads From SmothermossWelcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Alisa Alering reads an excerpt from their debut novel SMOTHERMOSS! You can purchase a copy of their book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781959030584 Alisa Alering on the Internet: https://www.alering.com/ Alisa Alering on Instagram: http://instagram.com/alisa.alering Alisa Alering on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alering Deb...

2024-08-0609 min

Debutiful First Taste: Chris Koslowski Reads From KayfabeWelcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Chris Koslowski reads an excerpt from his debut novel KAYFABE! You can purchase a copy of his book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781952119859 Chris Koslowski on the Internet: https://www.chriskoslowski.com/ Chris Koslowski on Instagram: http://instagram.com/cskoslow Chris Koslowski on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KozlowRazor Debutiful on...

2024-07-2907 min

Debutiful First Taste: Samuel Kọ́láwọlé Reads From The Road to the Salt SeaWelcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Samuel Kọ́láwọlé reads an excerpt from his debut novel THE ROAD TO THE SALT SEA! You can purchase a copy of his book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780063050853 Samuel Kọ́láwọlé on the Internet: https://samuelkolawole.com/ Samuel Kọ́láwọlé on Instagram: https://instagram.com/samkolawole/ Samuel Kọ́láwọle...

2024-07-2205 min

Debutiful First Taste: Sarai Johnson Reads From Grown WomenWelcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Sarai Johnson reads an excerpt from her debut novel GROWN WOMEN! You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780063294431 Sarai Johnson on the Internet: https://saraiwrites.com/ Sarai Johnson on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/sarai_writes Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net...

2024-07-1507 min

Debutiful First Taste: Manuel Betancourt Reads From The Male GazedWelcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Manuel Betancourt reads an excerpt from his debut book The Male Gazed! You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781646222223 Manuel Betancourt on the Internet: https://mbetancourtcom.wordpress.com/ Manuel Betancourt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bmanuel Manuel Betancourt on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bm...

2024-07-0123 min

Debutiful First Taste: Ananda Lima Reads from Craft: Stories I Wrote for the DevilWelcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Ananda Lima reads an excerpt from her debut novel Craft: Stories I Wrote For the Devil! You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781250292971 Ananda Lima on the Internet: https://www.anandalima.com/ Ananda Lima on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anandalima Ananda Lima on Twitter: ht...

2024-06-2416 min

Debutiful Puloma Ghosh - MouthPuloma Ghosh, the author of MOUTH, joined the podcast to discuss have a regular ol' non-writing day job as a writer, not caring about spoilers, and what her experience was like in a low-residency MFA. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781662602474 Puloma Ghosh on the Internet: https://www.pulomaghosh.com/ Puloma Ghosh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulomeow Puloma Ghosh on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pulomeow Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Deb...

2024-06-1231 min

Debutiful First Taste: Frankie Barnet Reads From Mood SwingsWelcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Frankie Barnet reads an excerpt from her debut novel Mood Swings! You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781662602597 Frankie Barnet on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fkafrancesca Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful ...

2024-06-1007 min

Debutiful Kimberly King Parsons - We Were The UniverseKimberly King Parsons, the author of WE WERE THE UNIVERSE, joined the podcast to discuss what advice she gives her students, how she sets goals, and the business side of publishing. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780525521853 Kimberly King Parsons on the Internet: https://www.kimberlykingparsons.com/ Kimberly King Parsons on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimberlykingparsons/ Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Tw...

2024-06-0635 min

Debutiful First Taste: Annell López Reads From I'll Give You a ReasonWelcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Annell López reads an excerpt from her debut story collection I'll Give You A Reason! You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781558613126 Annell López on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annellthebookbabe Annell López on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/annelllopez2 Debuti...

2024-06-0307 min

Debutiful Emma Copley Eisenberg: HousematesEmma Copley Eisenberg, the author of HOUSEMATES, joined the podcast to discuss literary community, writing across genre, and all things Philadelphia. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593242230 Emma Copley Eisenberg on the Internet: https://www.emmacopleyeisenberg.com/ Emma Copley Eisenberg on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frumpenberg/ Emma Copley Eisenberg on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/frumpenberg Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debu...

2024-05-2939 min

Debutiful First Taste: J. Nicoles Jones Reads From The Witches of BellinasWelcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, J. Nicole Jones reads an excerpt from her debut novel The Witches of Bellinas! You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781646221806 J. Nicole Jones on the Internet: https://www.jnicjones.com/ J. Nicole Jones on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jnicjones J. Nicole Jones on Twitter: https://w...

2024-05-2708 min

Debutiful Melissa Mogollon - OyeMelissa Mogollon, the author of OYE, joined the podcast to discuss fake degrees and MFAs, writing to see herself in a book, the joys of teaching, and more! You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593594902 Melissa Mogollon on the Internet: https://melissamogollon.com/ Melissa Mogollon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissamogollonwriter/ Melissa Mogollon on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/melmogollon Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/d...

2024-05-2231 min

Debutiful First Taste: Charlee Dyroff Reads From Loneliness & CompanyWelcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Charlee Dyroff reads an excerpt from her debut novel Loneliness & Company! You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781639732081 Charlee Dyroff on the Internet: https://www.charleedyroff.com/ Charlee Dyroff on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charleedyroff Charlee Dyroff on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/charleedyroff ...

2024-05-2010 min

Debutiful Alina Grabowski: Women and Children FirstAlina Grabowski, the author of WOMEN AND CHILDREN FIRST, joined the podcast to discuss being an only child who told a lot of stories, her college and MFA experiences, and creating distinct voices for all of her narrators. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781638930785 Alina Grabowski on the Internet: https://www.alinagrabowski.com/ Alina Grabowski on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alinagrabowski_/ Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful

2024-05-1543 min

Debutiful Jiaming Tang - Cinema LoveJiaming Tang, the author of CINEMA LOVE, joined the podcast to discuss his mother's relationship to his work, finding out who his book was about, and growing in the years since his book was finished and what excites him about the future. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593474334 Jiaming Tang on the Internet: https://www.ajiamingtang.com/ Jiaming Tang on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajiamingtang/ Jiaming Tang on Twitter: https://twitter.com/andymintan Debutiful on the...

2024-05-0827 min

Debutiful First Taste: Garrard Conley Reads From All The World BesideWelcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Garrard Conley reads an excerpt from his debut novel All the World Beside! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780525537335 Garrard Conley on the Internet: https://garrardconley.com/ Garrard Conley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gayrodcon Garrard Conley on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/gayrodcon

2024-05-0608 min

Debutiful First Taste: Uche Okonkwo Reads From A Kind of MadnessWelcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Uche Okonkwo reads an excerpt from her debut short story collection A Kind of Madness! You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781959030386 Uche Okonkwo on the Internet: https://ucheokonkwo.com/ Uche Okonkwo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uch_okonkwo Uche Okonkwo on Twitter: https://www.twitter.co...

2024-04-2907 min

Debutiful Christine Ma-Kellams - The BandChristine Ma-Kellams, the author of THE BAND, joined the podcast to discuss K-Pop, the power of language, and writing empirical studies on culture, social perception, and relationships. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781668018378 Christine Ma-Kellams on the Internet: https://www.christinema-kellams.com/ Christine Ma-Kellams on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/choppstixz/ Christine Ma-Kellams on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Makellams Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debut...

2024-04-1720 min

Debutiful First Taste: Parul Kapur Reads From Inside the MirrorWelcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Parul Kapur reads an excerpt from her debut novel Inside the Mirror! You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781496236784 Parul Kapur on the Internet: https://www.parulkapur.com/ Parul Kapur on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parulkapurwriter Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.deb...

2024-04-1511 min

Debutiful Ursula Villareal-Moura - Like HappinessUrsula Villareal-Moura, the author of LIKE HAPPINESS, joined the podcast to why she re-reads books, finding herself in literature, the ups and downs of finding an agent, and how this book stemmed from a short story idea. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781250882837 Ursula Villareal-Moura on the Internet: https://www.ursulavillarrealmoura.com/ Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful

2024-04-1040 min

Debutiful First Taste: Jessie Ren Marshall Reads From Women! In! Peril!Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Jessie Ren Marshall reads an excerpt from her debut short story collection Women! In! Peril! You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781639732272 Jessie Ren Marshall on the Internet: https://www.jessierenmarshall.com/ Jessie Ren Marshall on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessierenmarshall Jessie Ren Marshall on Twitter: h...

2024-04-0809 min

Debutiful Marissa Higgins - A Good Happy GirlMarissa Higgins, the author of A GOOD HAPPY GIRL, joined the podcast to discuss how a Garth Greenwell workshop helped her write her debut, sending her manuscript to agents too soon, and how it is exciting to see how readers contextualize books differently. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781646221974 Marissa Higgins on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marissahiggins_/ Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debuti...

2024-04-0331 min

Debutiful First Taste: Laura Chow Reeve Reads From A Small ApocalypseWelcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Laura Chow Reeve reads an excerpt from her debut short story collection A Small Apocalypse! You can purchase a copy of his book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780810146945 Laura Chow Reeve on the Internet: https://www.laurachowfun.com/ Laura Chow Reeve on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurachowfun Laura Chow Reeve on Twitter: h...

2024-04-0110 min

Debutiful Alexandra Tanner - WorryAlexandra Tanner, the author of WORRY, joined the podcast to discuss books as personalities, Wes Anderson, Donald Glover, and finding an editor who gets her and her work! You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781668018613 Alexandra Tanner on the Internet: https://www.alexandratanner.com/ Alexandra Tanner on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexandratanner/ Alexandra Tanner on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/alex___tanner/ Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.i...

2024-03-2736 min

Debutiful First Taste: Gina Chung Reads From Green FrogWelcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Gina Chung reads an excerpt from her debut short story collection Green Frog! You can purchase a copy of his book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593469361 Gina Chung on the Internet: https://www.gina-chung.com Gina Chung on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginathechung Gina Chung on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ginathechung

2024-03-2613 min

Debutiful Sierra Greer - Annie BotSierra Greer, the author of ANNIE BOT, joined the podcast to discuss the future, robots, and writing for different ages. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780063312692 Sierra Greer on the Internet: https://www.sierragreerwriter.com/ Sierra Greer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sierra_greer_writer/ Sierra Greer on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/sierragreer87/ Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Twi...

2024-03-2032 min

Debutiful First Taste: Rita Bullwinkel Reads From HeadshotWelcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Rita Bullwinkel reads an excerpt from her debut novel Headshot! You can purchase a copy of his book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593654101 Rita Bullwinkel on the Internet: https://www.ritabullwinkel.com Rita Bullwinkel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ritabullwinkel Rita Bullwinkel on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ritabullwinkel ...

2024-03-1807 min

Debutiful Andrew Boryga - VictimAndrew Boryga, the author of VICTIM, joined the podcast to discuss being a Mets fan in the Bronx, how his community made him who he is today, and if hustling is good/bad/neither. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780385549974 Andrew Boryga on the Internet: https://www.andrewboryga.com/ Andrew Boryga on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/borywrites/ Andrew Boryga on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/borywrites/ Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net De...

2024-03-1332 min

Debutiful First Taste: Jennifer Croft Reads From The Extinction of Irena ReyWelcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Jennifer Croft reads an excerpt from her debut novel The Extinction of Irena Rey! You can purchase a copy of his book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781639731701 Jennifer Croft on the Internet: https://www.croftwork.net/ Jennifer Croft on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferlcroft Jennifer Croft on Twitter: https://www.tw...

2024-03-1107 min

Debutiful First Taste: Gareth Brown Reads From The Book of DoorsWelcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Gareth Brown reads an excerpt from his novel The Book of Doors! You can purchase a copy of his book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780063323988 Gareth Brown on the Internet: https://www.garethbrownbooks.com/ Gareth Brown on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garethjbrown13 Gareth Brown on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ga...

2024-03-0409 min

Debutiful Circling Back with L'Oreal Thompson PaytonWhat happens after your book launch, go on a book tour, and then the publicity cycle dies down? Host Adam Vitcavage circles back with an author ~6 months after their book comes out to see how they're holding up and to reflect on their past few months. Today's guest is L'Oreal Thompson Payton, whose Stop Waiting for Perfect: Step Out of Your Comfort Zone and Into Your Power came out in August 2023. Since then she has been a guest on CBS Mornings and has connected with readers who struggle with perfectionism. You can purchase a copy of...

2024-02-2817 min

Debutiful First Taste: Maura Cheeks Reads From Acts of ForgivenessWelcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Maura Cheeks reads an excerpt from her novel Acts of Forgiveness! You can purchase a copy of his book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593598290 Maura Cheeks on the Internet: https://www.mauracheeks.com/ Maura Cheeks on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mauracheeks Maura Cheeks on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mauracheeks...

2024-02-2606 min

Debutiful First Taste: Tobias Carroll Reads From TransitoryWelcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Tobias Carroll reads an excerpt from his short story collection Transitory! You can purchase a copy of his book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9798987747162 Tobias Carroll on the Internet: https://tobiascarroll.com/ Tobias Carroll on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tobiascarroll Tobias Carroll on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TobiasCarroll ...

2024-02-2316 min

Debutiful Phillip B. Williams - OursPhillip B. Williams, the author of OURS, joined the podcast to discuss his napping habits, how his poetry and debut novel inform each other, and why it's not his business what readers take away from his book. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593654828 Phillip B. Williams on the Internet: https://www.phillipbwilliams.com/ Phillip B. Williams on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phillipbw_author/ Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...

2024-02-2132 min

Debutiful First Taste: Rae Giana Rashad Reads from The BlueprintWelcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Rae Giana Rashad reads an excerpt from her novel The Blueprint! You can purchase a copy of his book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780063330092 Rae Giana Rashad on the Internet: https://raegianarashad.com/ Rae Giana Rashad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raegianarashad Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.deb...

2024-02-1907 min

Debutiful Mariah Stovall - I Love You So Much It's Killing Us BothMariah Stovall, the author of I LOVE YOU SO MUCH IT'S KILLING US BOTH, joined the podcast to discuss how punk music influenced her, if book blurbs matter, and what being a literary agent means. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781593767600 Mariah Stovall on the Internet: https://www.mariahstovall.com/ Mariah Stovall on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stove.stove.stove Mariah Stovall on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/retiredpunk Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net ...

2024-02-1440 min

Debutiful Meg Reid - Hub CityMeg Reid, the Executive Director of Hub City, joined the podcast to all things Hub City, including independent publishing, running an indie bookstore located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and what it's like to work in an everchanging literary world when you're not based in a major city. Hub City on the Internet: https://hubcity.org/ Hub City on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hubcitywriters Hub City on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/hubcitypress Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www...

2024-02-0728 min

Debutiful First Taste: Sean Enfield Reads From Holy American Burnout!Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Sean Enfield reads an excerpt from his debut essay collection Holy American Burnout! You can purchase a copy of his book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781952897337 Sean Enfield on the Internet: https://www.seanenfield.com/ Sean Enfield on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanseanclan Sean Enfield on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com...

2024-02-0512 min

Debutiful Andrés N. Ordorica - How We Named the StarsAndrés N. Ordorica, the author of HOW WE NAMED THE STARS, joined the podcast to discuss how different cities shaped his identity and why family and voice are important to his work. Plus stick around for book recommendations and get a tip on what clothing store you have to visit if you're ever visiting Edinburgh. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781646221882 Andrés N. Ordorica on the Internet: https://andresordorica.com/ Andrés N. Ordorica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andres_ordorica

2024-01-3142 min

Debutiful First Taste: Shubnum Khan Reads From The Djinn Waits A Hundred YearsWelcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Shubnum Khan reads an excerpt from her U.S. debut novel The Djinn Waits A Hundred Years. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593653456 Shubnum Khan on the Internet: https://www.shubnumkhan.com/ Shubnum Khan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shubnumkhan Shubnum Khan on Tw...

2024-01-2910 min

Debutiful Christina Cooke - BroughtupsyChristina Cooke, the author of BROUGHTUPSY, joined the podcast to discuss eating peanut butter and grapes, the decade it took to create her debut novel, and how her agent and editor helped shape her writing as well as her as a person. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781646221882 Christina Cooke on the Internet: https://christinajcooke.com/ Christina Cooke on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christina.j.cooke Christina Cooke on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/christinajcooke Debutiful on th...

2024-01-2447 min

Debutiful First Taste: Temim Fruchter Reads From City of LaughterWelcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Temim Fruchter reads an excerpt from her debut novel City of Laughter. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780802161284 Temim Fruchter on the Internet: https://www.temimfruchter.com Temim Fruchter on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/both_and_yes Temim Fruchter on Twitter: https://www.twi...

2024-01-2210 min

Debutiful Circling Back with Ruth MadievskyWhat happens after your book launch, book tour, and the publicity cycle dies down? Host Adam Vitcavage sits down with an author ~6 months after their book comes out to circle back with them to see how they're holding up and to reflect on their past few months. Today's guest is Ruth Madievsky, whose sexy ALL-NIGHT PHARMACY came out in July 2023 when it captivated readers and was named Debutiful's Best Debut Book of 2023. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781646221509 Ruth Madievsky on the In...

2024-01-1831 min

Debutiful Celine Saintclare - Sugar, BabyCeline Saintclare, the author of SUGAR, BABY, joined the podcast to discuss publishing in the UK vs USA, sex in literature, and writing to avoid getting a "real adult job." You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781639732463 Celine Saintclare on the Internet: https://celinesaint.com/ Celine Saintclare on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celinesaintclare Celine Saintclare on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CSaintclare Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...

2024-01-1737 min

Debutiful First Taste: Aube Rey Lescure Reads From River East, River WestWelcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Aube Rey Lescure reads an excerpt from her debut novel River East, River West. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780063257856 Aube Rey Lescure on the Internet: https://www.aubereylescure.com Aube Rey Lescure on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aubenoisette Aube Rey Lescure on Twi...

2024-01-1509 min

Debutiful Inci Atrek - Holiday Countryİnci Atrek, the author of HOLIDAY COUNTRY, joined the podcast to discuss how why place is so important to her, transitioning from the corporate world to write a book, and why returning to her book's manuscript after taking a break from it was the right decision. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781250889461 İnci Atrek on the Internet: https://www.inciatrek.com/ İnci Atrek on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inci.atrek Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net...

2024-01-1033 min

Debutiful First Taste: Kate Brody Reads From Rabbit HoleWelcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Kate Brody reads an excerpt from her debut novel Rabbit Hole. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781641294874 Kate Brody on the Internet: https://www.katebrodyauthor.com Kate Brody on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katebrodyauthor Kate Brody on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/katebrodyauthor Debutiful on...

2024-01-0808 min

Debutiful Vanessa Chan - The Storm We MadeVanessa Chan, the author of THE STORM WE MADE, joined the podcast to discuss how figuring out the mother character helped reshape her novel, why workshopping novels is harder than short stories, and what it feels like to be the first major debut release of 2024! You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781668015148 Vanessa Chan on the Internet: https://www.vanessajchan.com Vanessa Chan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanjchan Vanessa Chan on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/vanjchan Debutiful on t...

2024-01-0347 min