Writer's Digest Presents: Debut Authors

What makes a debut book memorable enough to dive into the author's later work? In our third episode of "Writer's Digest Presents," the WD team talks all about their favorite debut books, chats with debut authors, and more! Featuring: Editor's roundtable discussion of debut books Managing Editor Moriah Richards hosts a debut author roundtable with Mazey Eddings (A Brush With Love), Nita Prose (The Maid), and Christopher Griffin (You Grow, Gurl!). Featured titles: The Prophets by Robert Jones, Jr.  Night Sky with Exit Wounds by Ocean Vuong  Beast of a Little Land by Juhea Kim  Golden State by Lydia Kiesling  Temporary by Hilary Leichter More Happy Than Not by Adam Silvera  Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston  Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas  These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong  The Foxhole Court by Nora Sakavic  State of the Nation by David Jackson Ambrose  The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas  The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo