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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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Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
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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
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Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
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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
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Monday Dec 30, 2024
Monday Dec 30, 2024
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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
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Julian Zabalbeascoa on the Internet: https://www.julianzabalbeascoa.com/
Julian Zabalbeascoa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianzabalbeascoa
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Monday Nov 25, 2024
Monday Nov 25, 2024
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
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Marguerite Sheffer on the Internet: https://www.margueritesheffer.com/
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Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
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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Thursday Nov 14, 2024
Thursday Nov 14, 2024
Marie Tierney, the author of Deadly Animals, joined the podcast to discuss bleak endings, whodunnit vs whydunnit books, and why animals fascinate her.
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Monday Nov 11, 2024
Monday Nov 11, 2024
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_
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Thursday Nov 07, 2024
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
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/
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Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
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
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Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
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
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