Debutiful

Discover debut authors with Debutiful. In each episode, host Adam Vitcavage has an in-depth chat with a debut author about their first book, their reading and writing history, and their writing and editing habits.

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Episodes

Monday Dec 11, 2023

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

Tuesday Nov 28, 2023

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

Monday Nov 27, 2023

Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on the Debutiful podcast feed! Each week, a debut author will read five minutes from their book to kick start your week and whet your appetite with good writing.
Today, Yael Goldstein-love reads an excerpt from her new novel The Possibilities!
You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593446485
Follow the author: https://www.yaelgoldsteinlove.com and https://www.instagram.com/yaelgoldsteinlovewrites!
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Sunday Nov 19, 2023

Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on the Debutiful podcast feed! Each week, a debut author will read five minutes from their book to kick start your week and whet your appetite with good writing.
Today, Nina Simon reads an excerpt from her debut novel Mother-Daughter Murder Night!
You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780063315044
Follow the author: https://www.ninaksimon.com, https://www.instagram.com/ninaksimon, and https://www.twitter.com/ninaksimon!
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Tuesday Nov 14, 2023

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

Wednesday Nov 08, 2023

Wednesday Nov 08, 2023

Chin-Sun Lee, the author of Upcountry, joined the podcast to discuss transitioning from a successful career in fashion to writing full-time, the Catskills, and the anxieties of publishing your first novel.
Purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781951213770
Follow the author at https://www.chinsunlee.com, https://www.instagram.com/scribblepost, and www.twitter.com/leechinsun.
Follow Debutiful: www.debutiful.net, www.instagram.com/debutiful, and www.twitter.com/debutiful.
Learn more about Brooklyn Public Library's Borrowed and Banned podcast series here: https://www.bklynlibrary.org/podcasts!

Monday Nov 06, 2023

Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on the Debutiful podcast feed! Each week, a debut author will read five minutes from their book to kick start your week and whet your appetite with good writing.
Today, Amelia Possanza reads an excerpt from her debut book Love Story!
You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781646221059
Follow the author: https://www.ameliapossanza.com, https://www.instagram.com/apossanza, and https://www.twitter.com/ameliapossanza!
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Tuesday Oct 31, 2023

Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on the Debutiful podcast feed! Each week, a debut author will read five minutes from their book to kick start your week and whet your appetite with good writing.
Today, CJ Leede reads an excerpt from her debut novel Maeve Fly!
You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781250857859
Follow the author: https://www.https://cjleede.com and https://www.instagram.com/ceejthemoment!
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Monday Oct 30, 2023

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

Wednesday Oct 25, 2023

Wednesday Oct 25, 2023

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