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	Title	Pub. Date	Duration
	First Taste: Esther Ifesinachi Okonkwo Reads From The Tiny Things Are Heavier	08 Aug 2025	00:11:02
Sign 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.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 DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025 (SO FAR)! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025!
	Extinction Capital of the World by Mariah Rigg - An Ode to Hawai'i, Family, and Climate	06 Aug 2025	00:37:43
Sign 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 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 DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025 (SO FAR)! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS!
	Literary Agent Kate McKean Wants You To Write Through It	31 Jul 2025	00:40:59
Sign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. Kate McKean, author of Write Through It: An Insider's Guide to Publishing and the Creative Life and creator of the newsletter Agents & Books, joined the podcast to her life as an agent, what's changes in the business in the past two decades, and why breaking into the publishing industry is so hard today. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781668055540 Links! Kate McKean on the Internet: https://www.katemckean.com/ Subscribe to Agents & Books: https://www.agentsandbooks.com/ 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 DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025 (SO FAR)! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS!
	First Taste: Katie Yee Reads From Maggie	30 Jul 2025	00:08:37
Sign 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 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emergencychampagne 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 DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025 (SO FAR)! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025!
	Bitter Sweet by Hattie Williams - How Sometimes Accidents Lead to Success	29 Jul 2025	00:25:24
Sign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. Hattie Williams, author of Bitter Sweet, joined the podcast to discuss accidentally finding a career in book publicity, finding the drive to write a book, and how art and music influenced her life. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593874202 Links! Hattie Williams on the Internet: https://www.hattiewilliams.com/ Hattie Williams on Instagram: http://instagram.com/hattiewilliamswrites 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 DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025 (SO FAR)! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS!
	House of Beth by Kerry Cullen: Sad, Weird, Horny	23 Jul 2025	00:32:23
Sign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. Kerry Cullen, author of House of Beth, joined the podcast to discuss literary scouting, having a 'drawer' novel, and writing with OCD. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781668074596 Links! Kerry Cullen on the Internet: https://kerrycullenwrites.com/ Kerry Cullen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kermichele 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 DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025 (SO FAR)! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS!
	First Taste: Carrie R. Moore Reads From Make Your Way Home	21 Jul 2025	00:09:26
Sign 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://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 DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025 (SO FAR)! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025!
	My Train Leaves at Three by Natalie Guerrero: Finding Yourself and Your Community	16 Jul 2025	00:45:22
Sign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. Natalie Guerrero, author of My Train Leaves at Three, joined the podcast to discuss her dog Tupac, finding her community, and navigating the publishing industry. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593977330. Links! Natalie Guerrero on the Internet: https://natalieguerrero.com/ Natalie Guerrero on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliee.guerrero/ 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 DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025 (SO FAR)! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS!
	Hot Girls with Balls by Benedict Nguyễn: Are you a Six, or a Green?	09 Jul 2025	00:38:17
Sign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. Benedict Nguyễn, author of Hot Girls With Balls, joined the podcast to discuss trans athletes, internet novels, and finding joy in unplugging. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781646222476. Links! Benedict Nguyễn on the Internet: https://benedict-nguyen.com/ Benedict Nguyễn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xbennyboo/ 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 DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025 (SO FAR)! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS!
	First Taste: Rob Franklin Reads From Great Black Hope	02 Jul 2025	00:05:09
Sign 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__/ 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 DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025 (SO FAR)! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025!
	Imagine a Door by Laura Stanfill: Inside Indie and Small Presses with Forest Avenue Press' Publisher	30 Jun 2025	00:25:45
Sign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. Laura Stanfill is the publisher of Forest Avenue Press and the author of Imagine a Door. She joined the podcast to discuss running a small press, why distribution matters, and what writers can do to "succeed" when they don't have a big publicity budget. Get a copy of the book: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781942436652 Links! Laura Stanfill on the Internet: https://laurastanfill.com/ Forest Avenue Press on the Internet: https://www.forestavenuepress.com/ 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 DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025 (SO FAR)! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF THE SECOND HALF OF 2025!
	Ezra Kupor's Galley Brag is the Must-Read Publishing Newsletter of the Year	27 Jun 2025	00:43:13
Sign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. Ezra Kupor works at HarperCollins Publishers, where he acquires and edits a diverse list of titles across the Harper Perennial and Harper Books imprints. He also created Galley Brag, the must-read publishing newsletter of the year, where he attempts to better understand the publishing industry from the inside-out and the outside-in. Subscribe to Galley Brag here. Links! Ezra Kupor on the Internet: https://www.ezrakupor.com/ Galley Brag on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/galley.brag 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 DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025 (SO FAR)! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF THE SECOND HALF OF 2025!
	Girls Girls Girls by Shoshana von Blanckensee: Nurse by Day, Writer by Any Available Moment	25 Jun 2025	00:32:16
Sign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. Shoshana von Blanckensee, author of Girls Girls Girls, joined the podcast to discuss being a poet in the 1990s, becoming a nurse during the pandemic, and writing whenever she has free time. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593718445. Links! Shoshana von Blanckensee on the Internet: https://www.shoshanavb.com/ Shoshana von Blanckensee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shoshanavb/ 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 DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025 (SO FAR)!
	First Taste: Jayson Greene Reads From UnWorld	24 Jun 2025	00:07:05
Sign 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 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 DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025 (SO FAR)! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025!
	Foreclosure Gothic by Harris Lahti: Skateboarding, Foreclosures, and Finding Your Voice	18 Jun 2025	00:32:43
Sign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. Harris Lahti, author of Foreclosure Gothic, joined the podcast to discuss skateboarding, living in Upstate New York, and what he took from his time getting an MFA. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781662602825. Links! Harris Lahti on the Internet: https://www.harrislahti.com/ Harris Lahti on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/henrylotti/ 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 DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025 (SO FAR)!
	First Taste: Lydi Conklin Reads From Songs of No Provenance	11 Jun 2025	00:08:10
Sign 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 Lydi Conklin on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/lydiconklin.bsky.social 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 DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2024! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025!
	There Are Reasons For This by Nini Berndt: Writing To Serve the Story's Purpose	05 Jun 2025	00:41:24
Sign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. Nini Berndt, author of There Are Reasons For This, joined the podcast to discuss playing with Barbies to construct stories, brothers and the idyllic family, and discovering what this story could be during pandemic walks around Denver. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593450048. Links! Nini Berndt on the Internet: https://www.niniberndt.com/ Nini Berndt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neenjb/ 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 DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2024! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025!
	Aggregated Discontent by Harron Walker: Early Aughts Nostalgia	28 May 2025	00:55:55
Sign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. Harron Walker, author of Aggregated Discontent, joined the podcast to discuss early Aughts nostalgia, how freelance writing has changed over the years, and the importance of being brunette. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593450048 Links! Harron Walker on the Internet: https://www.harronwalker.com/ Harron Walker on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harnwaw/ Harron Walker on Twitter: https://www.x.com/HarronWawker 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 DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2024! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025!
	First Taste: Beena Kamlani Reads From The English Problem	21 May 2025	00:08:44
Sign 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 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 DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2024! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025!
	Old School Indian by Aaron John Curtis: Love What You Write	14 May 2025	00:38:53
Sign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. Aaron John Curtis, author of Old School Indian, joined the podcast to discuss always taking art and writing seriously, being a bookseller, and hoping that those who will connect with his book will find it. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781638931454 Links! Aaron John Curtis on the Internet: https://aaronjohncurtis.com/ Aaron John Curtis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohawkmiami Aaron John Curtis on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/aaronjohncurtis.bsky.social 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 DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2024! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025!
	The Original Daughter by Jemimah Wei: Knowing What You Want To Write	07 May 2025	00:36:23
Sign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. Jemimah Wei, author of The Original Daughter, joined the podcast to discuss literary friendships, what "success" means, and knowing what she wanted to write. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780385551014 Links! Jemimah Wei on the Internet: https://jemmawei.com/ Jemimah Wei on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jemmawei Jemimah Wei on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/jemmawei.bsky.social 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 DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2024! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025!
	First Taste: Sarah Aziza Reads From The Hollow Half	23 Apr 2025	00:10:22
Sign 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 Aziza on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarahaziza1 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 DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2024! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025!
	When the Harvest Comes by Denne Michele Norris: An Intimate Third Date Conversation	16 Apr 2025	00:57:48
Sign 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.app/profile/thedennemichele.bsky.social 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://x.com/debutiful DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2024! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025!
	Big Chief by Jon Hickey: From False Starts to Finding the Book's Path	09 Apr 2025	00:37:13
Sign 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 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://x.com/debutiful DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2024! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025!
	First Taste: Lena Moses-Schmitt Reads From True Mistakes	01 Apr 2025	00:08:47
Sign 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 Moses-Schmitt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lenamschmitt 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 DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2024! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025!
	Luminous by Silvia Park: Finding the Right Way to Tell the Story You Need to Tell	20 Mar 2025	00:39:48
Sign 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.com/silviajpark 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 DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2024! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025!
	We Pretty Pieces of Flesh by Colwill Brown: How Doncaster and Disability Shaped and Re-Shaped Her Writing	12 Mar 2025	00:38:29
Sign 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.com/_colwill_/ Colwill Brown on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/colwillbrown 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 DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2024! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025!
	Guatemalan Rhapsody by Jared Lemus: Getting Stories to Work on the Fundamental Level	05 Mar 2025	00:38:50
Sign 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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaredilemus/ 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 DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2024! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025!
	First Taste: Sarah Lyn Rogers Reads From Cosmic Tantrum	26 Feb 2025	00:09:02
Sign 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.instagram.com/sarahlynwrites Sarah Lyn Rogers on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarahlynwrites 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 DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2024! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025!
	Loca by Alejandro Heredia: An Ode to The Bronx, Dominican Culture, and Queerness	19 Feb 2025	00:38:56
Sign 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.com/heredia_alej 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 DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2024! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025!
	First Taste: Freda Epum Reads From The Gloomy Girl Variety Show	13 Feb 2025	00:07:05
Sign 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.instagram.com/fredaepum 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 DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2024! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025!
	The Edge of Water by Olufunke Grace Bankole: How to Embrace The Unknown	05 Feb 2025	00:41:08
Sign 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.com/olufunke.grace.bankole/ Olufunke Grace Bankole on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ogracebankole 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 DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2024! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025!
	First Taste: Kyle Paoletta Reads From American Oasis	29 Jan 2025	00:05:56
Sign 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.com/ Kyle Paoletta on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpaoletta Kyle Paoletta on Twitter: https://x.com/kpaoletta 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 DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2024! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025!
	Good Girl by Aria Aber: Finding Character Desire	22 Jan 2025	00:30:04
Sign 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/aria.aber/ Aria Aber on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ariaaber 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 DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2024! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025!
	First Taste: Maria Zoccola Reads From Helen of Troy, 1993	15 Jan 2025	00:09:45
Sign 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/maria.zocolla/ Maria Zoccola on Twitter: https://x.com/MariaZoccola 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 DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2024! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025!
	Homeseeking by Karissa Chen: Exploring Long Lost Romantic and Familial Love	08 Jan 2025	00:38:04
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 Chen on the Internet: https://www.karissachen.com/ Karissa Chen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karissaychen/ Karissa Chen on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/karissachen.bsky.social Karissa Chen on Twitter: https://x.com/karissachen 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 DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2024! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025!
	First Taste: Julian Zabalbeascoa Reads From What We Tried to Bury Grows Here	30 Dec 2024	00:12:20
DISCOVER 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://bookshop.org/a/339/9781953387530 Links! Julian Zabalbeascoa on the Internet: https://www.julianzabalbeascoa.com/ Julian Zabalbeascoa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianzabalbeascoa Julian Zabalbeascoa on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/jzabalbeascoa 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
	First Taste: Marguerite Sheffer Reads From The Man in the Banana Trees	25 Nov 2024	00:11:38
Welcome 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/mlensheffer Marguerite Sheffer on Twitter: _https://www.twitter.com/mlensheffer 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
	Maya Kessler - Rosenfeld	20 Nov 2024	00:45:28
Maya 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.social Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful
	Marie Tierney - Deadly Animals	14 Nov 2024	00:32:25
Marie 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
	First Taste: Patricia Coral Reads From Women Surrounded By Water	11 Nov 2024	00:08:41
Welcome 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_ 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
	Ruthvika Rao - The Fertile Earth	07 Nov 2024	00:26:06
Ruthvika 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/debutiful Debutiful on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/debutiful.bsky.social Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful
	First Taste: Cameron Walker Reads From How to Capture Carbon	06 Nov 2024	00:05:32
Welcome 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 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
	Mike Fu - Masquerade	31 Oct 2024	00:26:27
Mike Fu, the author of Masquerade, joined the podcast to discuss how studying across the globe influenced his reading and writing, how he wrote and edited his debut novel, and where he wants to take his writing next. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781959030843 Mike Fu on the Internet: https://www.mikefu.me/ Mike Fu on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheatfu Mike Fu on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wheatfu Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful
	First Taste: Cherry Lou Sy Reads From Love Can't Feed You	30 Oct 2024	00:07:18
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, 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.twitter.com/cherrylousy Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful
	Amy Stuber - Sad Grownups	25 Oct 2024	00:26:19
Amy Stuber, the author of Sad Grownups, joined the podcast to discuss publishing in her fifties, why short stories are the purest form of writing, and how she gets inspiration from the people around her. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780996981668 Amy Stuber on the Internet: https://www.amystuber.com/ Amy Stuber on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amy_stuber_ Amy Stuber on Twitter: https://twitter.com/amy_stuber_ Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful
	First Taste: Brittany Rogers Reads From Good Dress	23 Oct 2024	00:13:35
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, 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_ Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful
	Bruna Dantas Lobato - Blue Light Hours	22 Oct 2024	00:32:28
Bruna Dantas Lobato, the author of Blue Light Hours, joined the podcast to discuss her translation work, why connections across continents matter, and how Zoom conversations helped her write her book. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780802163776 Bruna Dantas Lobato on the Internet: https://www.brunadantaslobato.com/ Bruna Dantas Lobato on the Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bdantaslobato Bruna Dantas Lobato on the Twitter: https://twitter.com/bdantaslobato Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful
	First Taste: Tammy Armstrong Reads From Pearly Everlasting	14 Oct 2024	00:09:05
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, 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 Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful
	Rae Garringer - Country Queers: A Love Letter	09 Oct 2024	00:27:11
Rae Garringer, the author of Country Queers: A Love Letter, joined the podcast to discuss being an oral historian, why rural stories matter, and how we can support Appalachia when the region needs us the most. To support support rural disaster relief please consider donating to the following mutual aid funds recommended by Rae: Western North Carolina - Rednecks Rising (@chelseawnc on Venmo) Eastern Tennessee - Knoxville First Aid Collective (@firstaidcollectknox on Venmo) Southwestern Virginia - Care Collective of Southwest Virginia (@carecollectiveofswva on Venmo) You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9798888902486 Rae Garringer on the Internet: https://www.raegarringer.com/ Country Queers on the Internet: https://www.countryqueers.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

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