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She Made Herself a Monster by Anna Kovatcheva - Surprising Yourself With Every Draft

Anna 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
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If you’re a debut author with a book coming out in 2026 or 2027, check out the Debut Author Club, a new online community run by author Hannah Howard and educator Kelsey Shipman. It brings together first-time authors who want a supportive place to process the rollercoaster of traditional publishing while getting real answers about edits, marketing, publicity, and launch strategy. Join for access to expert talks, monthly coaching, and shared media opportunities.
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Salvation by C. William Langsfeld - Dispatches from the Western Slope

C. William Langsfeld, author of Salvation, joined the podcast to discuss growing up on the Western Slope of Colorado, his non-traditional (and unagented) path to publishing, and the themes he finds in his writing.
You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781640097230
 
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C. William Langsfeld on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/c.williamlangsfeld
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Escape! by Stephen Fishbach - Behind-the-Scenes of the Great American Reality TV Novel

Stephen 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
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Take It From Me by Alia Hanna Habib: Let's Talk About Nonfiction Careers

Alia Hanna Habib, author of Take It From Me, joined the podcast to discuss celebrating amazing news, finding good voices, how to talk about nonfiction, and why being genuine matters.
You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593700877
 
Links!
Alia Hanna Habib's Newsletter: https://aliahabib.substack.com/
Alia Hanna Habib on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aliahannaha
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Scavengers by Kathleen Boland: How the American West Inspires Her Writing

Kathleen Boland, author of Scavengers, joined the podcast to discuss her days as a teenage jock, how the American West inspired her writing, and how relaxation comes in many forms.
You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593834480
 
Links!
Katheen Boland on the Internet: https://www.kathleenboland.com/
Kathleen Boland on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpboland
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Buckeye by Patrick Ryan: What Makes A Story Worth It

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Patrick Ryan, author of Buckeye, joined the podcast to discuss his storied career, what makes short stories stand out, and how he approaches writing and finishing a book.
You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593595039
 
Links!
Patrick Ryan on the Internet: https://patrickryanbooks.com/
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Lonely Crowds by Stephanie Wambugu - The Lineage of Writers

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Stephanie Wambugu, author of Lonely Crowds, joined the podcast to discuss how place does and does not influence her writing, the difference between writing short stories and novels, and what writers she wants her writing to be in conversation with.
You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780316581332
 
Links!
Stephanie Wambugu on the Internet: https://stephanienjeriwambugu.com/
Stephanie Wambugu on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephanienjeriwambugu
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Wanting by Claire Jia - Life After Publishing Your Debut

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Claire Jia, author of Wanting, joined the podcast to discuss what life is like in the months after you publish your debut book.You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781963108279
 
Links!
Claire Jia on the Internet: https://clairejia.com/
Claire Jia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clurtheflaneur
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First Taste: Ally Ang reads from Let the Moon Wobble

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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 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoceanisgay
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Ravishing by Eshani Surya - Body On the Page

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Eshani Surya, author of Ravishing, joined the podcast to discuss invisible disabilities, finding community, and the power of editing and revising.You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780802164681
 
Links!
Eshani Surya on the Internet: https://www.eshani-surya.com/
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