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| First Taste: Sarah Lyn Rogers Reads From Cosmic Tantrum | 26 Feb 2025 | 00:09:02 | |
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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
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| Loca by Alejandro Heredia: An Ode to The Bronx, Dominican Culture, and Queerness | 19 Feb 2025 | 00:38:56 | |
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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.
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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!
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| 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
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| 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!
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| 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
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| 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!
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| 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
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| 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!
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| 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
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| First Taste: Freda Epum Reads From The Gloomy Girl Variety Show | 13 Feb 2025 | 00:07:05 | |
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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
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| 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!
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| 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:
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| First Taste: Lilliam Rivera Reads From Tiny Threads | 07 Oct 2024 | 00:06:26 | |
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, Lilliam Rivera reads an excerpt from their debut novel TINY THREADS!
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| Ledia Xhoga - Misinterpretation | 04 Oct 2024 | 00:30:16 | |
Ledia Xhoga, the author of Misinterpretation, joined the podcast to discuss K-Drama recommendations, combining humor and suspense, and finding inspiration in hearing conversations. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781959030805
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| First Taste: Benjamin Resnick Reads From Next Stop | 30 Sep 2024 | 00:12:54 | |
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, Benjamin Resnick reads an excerpt from their debut novel NEXT STOP!
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| Jessica Elisheva Emerson - Olive Days | 25 Sep 2024 | 00:35:57 | |
Jessica Elisheva Emerson, the author of Olive Days, joined the podcast to discuss how libraries helped mold her and why she writes about Los Angeles. Plus, she gives book recommendations! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781640096530
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| First Taste: Nora Lange Reads From Us Fools | 23 Sep 2024 | 00:10:07 | |
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, Nora Lange reads an excerpt from their debut novel US FOOLS!
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| Katherine Packert Burke - Still Life | 12 Sep 2024 | 00:37:55 | |
Katherine Packert Burke, the author of Still Life, joined the podcast to discuss the books she wrote before her debut, writing close to her real life, and the future of trans writing. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781324076360
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| First Taste: Emilie Menzel Reads From The Girl Who Became a Rabbit | 09 Sep 2024 | 00:08:17 | |
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, Emilie Menzel reads an excerpt from their debut novel THE GIRL WHO BECAME A RABBIT!
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| Gina María Balibrera - The Volcano Daughters | 04 Sep 2024 | 00:38:34 | |
Gina María Balibrera, the author of The Volcano Daughters, joined the podcast to discuss turning a short story into a novel, finding inspiration in the past, and why ghost stories are so appealing. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593317235
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| The Edge of Water by Olufunke Grace Bankole: How to Embrace The Unknown | 05 Feb 2025 | 00:41:08 | |
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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.
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| First Taste: Komail Aijazuddin reads from Manboobs | 02 Sep 2024 | 00:09:14 | |
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, Komail Aijazuddin reads an excerpt from their debut novel MANBOOBS!
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| Sam Sax - Yr Dead | 28 Aug 2024 | 00:30:38 | |
Sam Sax, the author of Yr Dead, joined the podcast to discuss poetry, finding inspiration, and what the process was like for writing their debut novel. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781952119996
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| Kendra Winchester - Read Appalachia | 22 Aug 2024 | 00:30:20 | |
Kendra Winchester, the founder of Read Appalachia, to discuss the Appalachian literature she loves, why reading as much as we do isn't a recommendation, and how she has created two of my favorite podcasts of all time: Read Appalachia and the now-finished Reading Women. Plus, listen to me on Kendra's podcast, where we discuss the importance of debut books, and hear book recommendations from me! Read Appalachia on the Internet: https://www.readappalachia.com/ Read Appalachia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readappalachia Read Appalachia on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/readappalachia
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| Anamely Salgado Reyes - My Mother Cursed My Name | 21 Aug 2024 | 00:27:31 | |
Anamely Salgado Reyes, the author of My Mother Cursed My Name, joined the podcast to discuss finding herself and following her dreams, learning the publishing process on the fly, and what makes her happy. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781668038000
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| First Taste: Holly Baxter reads from Clickbait | 20 Aug 2024 | 00:10:49 | |
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, Holly Baxter reads an excerpt from their debut novel CLICKBAIT!
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| Lena Valencia - Mystery Lights | 15 Aug 2024 | 00:26:07 | |
Lena Valencia, the author of Mystery Lights, joined the podcast to discuss being playful with her writing, why connective tissue is important for story collections, and finding inspiration to start writing. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781959030621
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| First Taste: Kat Tang Reads from Five-Star Stranger | 12 Aug 2024 | 00:09:03 | |
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, Kat Tang reads an excerpt from their debut novel FIVE-STAR STRANGER!
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| Ruben Reyes Jr. - There is a Rio Grande in Heaven | 08 Aug 2024 | 00:42:13 | |
Ruben Reyes Jr., the author of There is a Rio Grande in Heaven, joined the podcast to discuss growing up in a house of non-readers, using high concepts as a launching point for stories, and using political events to generate ideas. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780063336278
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| First Taste: Alisa Alering Reads From Smothermoss | 06 Aug 2024 | 00:09:27 | |
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, Alisa Alering reads an excerpt from their debut novel SMOTHERMOSS!
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| Jordan Kopy - Theodora Hendrix and the Monstrous League of Monsters | 31 Jul 2024 | 00:25:18 | |
Jordan Kopy, the author of Theodora Hendrix and the Monstrous League of Monsters, joined the podcast to discuss Middle Grade fiction, how to write for young people, and the childhood classics that inspired her. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781665906838
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| First Taste: Kyle Paoletta Reads From American Oasis | 29 Jan 2025 | 00:05:56 | |
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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
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| First Taste: Chris Koslowski Reads From Kayfabe | 29 Jul 2024 | 00:07:31 | |
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, Chris Koslowski reads an excerpt from his debut novel KAYFABE!
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| Alana Saab - Please Stop Trying To Leave Me | 25 Jul 2024 | 00:29:01 | |
Alana Saab, the author of PLEASE STOP TRYING TO LEAVE ME, joined the podcast to discuss cats, mental health, and empowerment through writing. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593686782
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| First Taste: Samuel Kọ́láwọlé Reads From The Road to the Salt Sea | 22 Jul 2024 | 00:05:47 | |
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, Samuel Kọ́láwọlé reads an excerpt from his debut novel THE ROAD TO THE SALT SEA!
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| Marcela Fuentes - Malas | 17 Jul 2024 | 00:38:50 | |
Marcela Fuentes, the author of MALAS, joined the podcast to discuss growing up in a border town in Texas, her career as a writer/educator and how they intersect, and what teaching has taught her about writing. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593655788
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| First Taste: Sarai Johnson Reads From Grown Women | 15 Jul 2024 | 00:07:54 | |
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, 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
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| August Thompson - Anyone's Ghost | 10 Jul 2024 | 00:44:03 | |
August Thompson, the author of ANYONE'S GHOST, joined the podcast to discuss the Boston Celtics, metal music, and writing sad books. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593656563
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| Isabel Banta - Honey | 03 Jul 2024 | 00:38:51 | |
Isabel Banta, the author of HONEY, joined the podcast to discuss early-2000s pop, reading across genre, and writing a coming-of-age novel. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781250333469
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| First Taste: Manuel Betancourt Reads From The Male Gazed | 01 Jul 2024 | 00:23:24 | |
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, 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
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| Santiago Jose Sanchez - Hombrecito | 26 Jun 2024 | 00:40:58 | |
Santiago Jose Sanchez, the author of HOMBRECITO, joined the podcast to discuss finding yourself in your writing, writing stories vs writing novels, and why time was needed to finish the debut. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593542187
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| First Taste: Ananda Lima Reads from Craft: Stories I Wrote for the Devil | 24 Jun 2024 | 00:16:38 | |
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, 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
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| Good Girl by Aria Aber: Finding Character Desire | 22 Jan 2025 | 00:30:04 | |
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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
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| Joanna Pearson - Bright and Tender Dark | 19 Jun 2024 | 00:29:19 | |
Joanna Pearson, the author of BRIGHT AND TENDER DARK, joined the podcast to discuss non-mystery mysteries, psychiatry, and publishing a debut novel on a bigger press four books into her career. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781639732890
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| Puloma Ghosh - Mouth | 12 Jun 2024 | 00:31:54 | |
Puloma Ghosh, the author of MOUTH, joined the podcast to discuss having 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
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| First Taste: Frankie Barnet Reads From Mood Swings | 10 Jun 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, 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
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| Kimberly King Parsons - We Were The Universe | 06 Jun 2024 | 00:35:07 | |
Kimberly 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
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