Debutiful

We open the vault and are re-airing our February 2020 episode with Brandon Taylor discussing his debut novel, Real Life.
You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780525538899
 
Links!
Brandon Taylor on the Internet: https://brandonlgtaylor.com/
Brandon Taylor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonlgtaylor
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
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Eirinie Carson, author of Bloodfire, Baby, joined the podcast to discuss finding her late best friend in everything she writes, finding a career without an MFA, and how publicity for her memoir and novel are different (and the same).
You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9798217044825
 
Links!
Eirinie Carson on the Internet: https://www.eiriniecarson.com/
Eirinie Carson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eirinieeee
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
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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
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
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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.
Listeners of this podcast get $20 off the monthly membership price for a full year with the discount code DEBUTIFUL. You can learn more and join  here.

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
 
Links!
C. William Langsfeld on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/c.williamlangsfeld
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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/
Patrick Ryan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patrickryannyc
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
 
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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
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
 
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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
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
 
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