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We open the vault and are re-airing our January 2021 episode with Torrey Peters discussing her debut novel, Detransition, Baby. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593133385   Links! Torrey Peters on the Internet: https://www.torreypeters.com/ Torrey Peters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torreyadora 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 /// DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2026!    

Laura B. McGrath, author of Middlemen: Literary Agents and the Making of American Fiction, joined the podcast to discuss the history of literary agents, their role in the publishing industry, and just how many books are published in a single year. (The answer will shock you.) You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780691256160   Links! Laura B. McGrath on the Internet: https://laurabmcgrath.substack.com/ Laura B. McGrath Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurabmcgrath 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 /// DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2026!    

'Pemi Aguda, author of One Leg On Earth, joined the podcast to discuss finding joy in the hard parts of creativity, how short stories and novels are different, and what life has been like since her breakout debut story collection, Ghostroots. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781324065876   Links! 'Pemi Aguda on the Internet: https://pemiaguda.com/ 'Pemi Aguda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pem.i 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 /// DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2026!    

M Lin, author of The Memory Museum, joined the podcast to discuss short stories, writing in her second language, and her approach to creativity. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781644453858   Links! M Lin on the Internet: https://m-lin.com/ M Lin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_memory_museum 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 /// DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2026!    

Monika Ostrowska, author of Squirming, joined the podcast to discuss creating Triangle House, writing like everyone she knows is dead, and why she kept her poetry collection a secret. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781566897532   Links! Monika Ostrowska on the Internet: https://www.instagram.com/monikamostrowska/ Triangle House on the Internet: https://triangle.house 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 /// DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2026!    

Miranda Shulman, author of Harmless, joined the podcast to discuss writing four drafts of her debut in rapid succession, her experience at BookEnds, a fellowship supported by Stony Brook University, and saying no to an agent until her book was ready. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9798217046065   Links! Miranda Shulman on the Internet: https://www.mirandashulman.com/ Miranda Shulman on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirandashulman/ 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 /// DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2026!    

Avery Curran, author of Spoiled Milk, joined the podcast to discuss 19th century spiritualism, researching 1920s slang, and how she approaches writing academia vs fiction. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780385551595   Links! Avery Curran on the Internet: https://averycurran.co.uk/ Avery Curran on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/averyelisabethcurran/ 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 /// DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2026!    

Casey Scieszka, author of The Fountain, joined the podcast to discuss Tuck Everlasting, her late, dear friend who helped hold her accountable while writing this novel, and finding a new agent as she transitioned from nonfiction to fiction. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780063393400   Links! Casey Scieszka on the Internet: https://www.caseyscieszka.com/ Casey Scieszka on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sprucetoninn 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 /// DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2026!    

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 /// DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2026!    

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 /// DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2026!    

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 /// DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2026!   /// 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 /// DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2026!    

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 /// Learn more about DEBUT U - classes about the publishing industry taught by today's hottest writers. DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2026!    

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 /// Learn more about DEBUT U - classes about the publishing industry taught by today's hottest writers. DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2026!    

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 /// Learn more about DEBUT U - classes about the publishing industry taught by today's hottest writers. DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2026!    

Learn more about DEBUT U - classes about the publishing industry taught by today's hottest writers.   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   DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2026!    

Learn more about DEBUT U - classes about the publishing industry taught by today's hottest writers.   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   DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2026!    

Learn more about DEBUT U - classes about the publishing industry taught by today's hottest writers.   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   DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025 (SO FAR)! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS!    

Discover the Best Debut Books of 2025. Learn more about DEBUT U - classes about the publishing industry taught by today's hottest writers. 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 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 Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful  

Learn more about DEBUT U - classes about the publishing industry taught by today's hottest writers.   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/ Eshani Surya on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eshanisurya Eshani Surya on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/eshanisurya.bsky.social 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   DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025 (SO FAR)! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS!    

Learn more about DEBUT U - classes about the publishing industry taught by today's hottest writers. On every First Taste Reading Series episode, a writer introduces their book and reads a selection from it. Cloud Delfina Cordona, author of The Past is a Jean Jacket, reads a selection of poems from her debut poetry collection. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9798885740593   Links! Cloud Delfina Cordona on the Internet: https://cloudelfina.online   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 Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025 (SO FAR)! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025!

Learn more about DEBUT U - classes about the publishing industry taught by today's hottest writers.   Craig Thomas, author of That's Not How It Happened, joined the podcast to discuss How I Met Your Mother, his learning more about himself through writing fiction, and how his son's experience with Jacobsen Syndrome inspired him to write his debut novel. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780778360292   Links! Craig Thomas on the Internet: https://craigthomaswriter.com/ Craig Thomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigtthomas Craig Thomas on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/himymcraig.bsky.social 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   DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025 (SO FAR)! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS!    

Learn more about DEBUT U - classes about the publishing industry taught by today's hottest writers.   Eric Heisserer, author of Simultaneous, joined the podcast to discuss writing screenplays, adapting fiction, and why this story needed to be told as a novel. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781250384294   Links! 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   DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025 (SO FAR)! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS!    

Sign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. On every First Taste Reading Series episode, a writer introduces their book and reads a selection from it. Max Delsohn, author of Crawl, reads a story from his debut short story collection. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781644453612   Links! Max Delsohn on the Internet: https://www.maxdelsohn.com/ Max Delsohn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxdelsohn 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 Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025 (SO FAR)! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025!

Sign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review.   Jaquira Díaz, author of This Is the Only Kingdom, joined the podcast to discuss why she writes both fiction and nonfiction, what she gets out of teaching writing, and why Puerto Rico is the answer for her. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781616209148   Links! Jaquira Díaz on the Internet: https://www.jaquiradiaz.com/ Jaquira Díaz on Instagram: http://instagram.com/jaquiradiaz 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   DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025 (SO FAR)! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS!    

Sign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review.   Laura Venita Green, author of Sister Creatures, joined the podcast to discuss starting to write fiction in her 30s, her exploration of horror/gothic/genre, and how cycling across the country changed the course of her life. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781961884571   Links! Laura Venita Green on the Internet: https://www.lauravenitagreen.com/ Laura Venita Green on Instagram: http://instagram.com/lauragreen517 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   DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025 (SO FAR)! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS!    

Sign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. On every First Taste Reading Series episode, a writer introduces their book and reads a selection from it. Teresa Dzieglewicz, author of Something Small of How to See a River, reads a selection of poems from her debut poetry collection. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781946482822   Links! Teresa Dzieglewicz on the Internet: https://www.teresadzieglewicz.com/   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 Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025 (SO FAR)! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025!

Sign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review.   Michelle Gurule, author of Thank You, John, joined the podcast to discuss being a sugar baby, when she first felt like a writer, and why her memoir is really about family. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781961884687   Links! Michelle Gurule on the Internet: https://www.michellegurule.com/ Michelle Gurule on Instagram: http://instagram.com/michelle__gurule 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   DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025 (SO FAR)! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS!    

Sign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. On every First Taste Reading Series episode, a writer introduces their book and reads a selection from it. Isabella DeSendi, author of Someone Else's Hunger, reads a selection of poems from her debut poetry collection. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781961897588   Links! Isabella DeSendi on the Internet: https://www.isabelladesendi.com/home Isabella DeSendi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellamdesendi 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 Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025 (SO FAR)! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025!

Sign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. On every First Taste Reading Series episode, a writer introduces their book and reads a selection from it. Brian Gyamfi, author of What God in the Kingdom of Bastards, reads a selection of poems from his debut poetry collection. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780822967576   Links! Brian Gyamfion the Internet: https://briangyamfi.com/ Brian Gyamfi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briangyamfi/ 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 Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025 (SO FAR)! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025!

Sign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review.   Jason Diamond, author of Kaplan's Plot, joined the podcast to discuss writing as a career, how his debut novel was inspired by his family, and why Stephen King will be taught like Shakespeare. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781250385918   Links! Jason Diamond on the Internet: https://www.jasondiamond.net/contact Jason Diamond on Instagram: http://instagram.com/imjasondiamond 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   DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025 (SO FAR)! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS!    

Sign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review.   Lacey N. Dunham, author of The Belles, joined the podcast to discuss gothic fiction, navigating the literary community, and letting aspects of her novel's plot and structure fall into place naturally. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781250358677   Links! Lacey N. Dunham on the Internet: https://www.laceyndunham.com/ Lacey N. Dunham on Instagram: http://instagram.com/lndhop 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   DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025 (SO FAR)! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS!    

Sign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review.   Melissa Pace, author of The Once and Future Me, joined the podcast to discuss her unconventional path to fiction, writing for the screen, and figuring out all of the genre elements to her debut novel. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781250358677   Links! Melissa Pace on the Internet: https://www.melissapacebooks.com/ Melissa Pace on Instagram: http://instagram.com/melissapaceauthor 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   DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025 (SO FAR)! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS!    

Sign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. On every First Taste Reading Series episode, a writer introduces their book and reads a selection from it. Antonio Michael Downing, author of Black Cherokee, reads an excerpt from his novel. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781668066102   Links! Antonio Michael Downing on the Internet: https://antoniomichaeldowning.com/ Antonio Michael Downing on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antoniomichaeldowning/ 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 Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025 (SO FAR)! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025!

Sign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. On every First Taste Reading Series episode, a writer introduces their book and reads a selection from it. Ed Park, author of An Oral History of Atlantis, reads an excerpt from his debut short story collection. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780812998993   Links! Ed Park on the Internet: https://ed-park.com/ Ed Park on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tharealedpark/ 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 Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025 (SO FAR)! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025!

Sign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review.   Addie E. Citchens, author of Dominion, joined the podcast to discuss Mississippi, finding her path to writing that works for her, and making sure her ending was the ending her book deserved. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780374609337   Links! Addie E. Citchens on Instagram: http://instagram.com/addie_e_citchens 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   DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025 (SO FAR)! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS!    

Sign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review.   Yiming Ma, author of These Memories Do Not Belong To Us, joined the podcast to discuss transitioning from the business and tech world to writing fiction, learning about how his memories work, and his love for the NBA! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780063413481   Links! Yiming Ma on the Internet: https://yiming-ma.com/ Yiming Ma on Instagram: http://instagram.com/yimingwrites 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   DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025 (SO FAR)! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS!    

Sign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. On every First Taste Reading Series episode, a writer introduces their book and reads a selection from it. Tennessee Hill, author of Girls With Long Shadows, reads an excerpt from her debut novel. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780063412019   Links! Tennessee Hill on the Internet: https://www.tennesseehillwrites.com/ 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 Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025 (SO FAR)! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025!

Sign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review.   Megan Cummins, author of Atomic Hearts, joined the podcast to discuss debuting a novel after a successful story collection, writing a teen voice for adult readers, and her position at Public Books. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593875353   Links! Megan Cummins on the Internet: https://megancummins.com/ Megan Cummins on Instagram: http://instagram.com/meganmcummins 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   DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025 (SO FAR)! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS!    

Sign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review.   Emily Hunt Kivel, author of Dwelling, joined the podcast to discuss finding a good first reader, vulnerability, and the hero's journey. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780374616069   Links! Emily Hunt Kivel on the Internet: https://www.emilyhuntkivel.com/ Emily Hunt Kivel on Instagram: http://instagram.com/emilyhuntress 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   DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025 (SO FAR)! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS!    

Sign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. On every First Taste Reading Series episode, a writer introduces their book and reads a selection from it. Esther Ifesinachi Okonkwo, author of The Tiny Things Are Heavier, reads an excerpt from her debut novel. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781639734108   Links! Esther Ifesinachi Okonkwo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifesinachy/ 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 Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025 (SO FAR)! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025!

Sign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review.   Mariah Rigg, author of Extinction Capital of the World, joined the podcast to discuss Hawai'i, literary friendship, and writing after a concussion. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780063419971   Links! Mariah Rigg on the Internet: https://www.mariahrigg.com/ Mariah Rigg on Instagram: http://instagram.com/riggstah Mariah Rigg on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/debutiful.bsky.social 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   DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025 (SO FAR)! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS!    

Sign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review.   Kate McKean, author of Write Through It: An Insider's Guide to Publishing and the Creative Life and creator of the newsletter Agents & Books, joined the podcast to her life as an agent, what's changes in the business in the past two decades, and why breaking into the publishing industry is so hard today. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781668055540   Links! Kate McKean on the Internet: https://www.katemckean.com/ Subscribe to Agents & Books: https://www.agentsandbooks.com/ 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   DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025 (SO FAR)! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS!    

Sign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. On every First Taste Reading Series episode, a writer introduces their book and reads a selection from it. Katie Yee, author of Maggie; or, A Man and a Woman Walk Into a Bar, reads an excerpt from her debut novel. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781668084212   Links! Katie Yee on the Internet: https://www.katieyee.net/ Katie Yee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emergencychampagne 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 Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025 (SO FAR)! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025!

Sign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review.   Hattie Williams, author of Bitter Sweet, joined the podcast to discuss accidentally finding a career in book publicity, finding the drive to write a book, and how art and music influenced her life. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593874202   Links! Hattie Williams on the Internet: https://www.hattiewilliams.com/ Hattie Williams on Instagram: http://instagram.com/hattiewilliamswrites 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   DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025 (SO FAR)! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS!    

Sign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review.   Kerry Cullen, author of House of Beth, joined the podcast to discuss literary scouting, having a 'drawer' novel, and writing with OCD. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781668074596     Links! Kerry Cullen on the Internet: https://kerrycullenwrites.com/ Kerry Cullen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kermichele 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   DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025 (SO FAR)! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS!    

Sign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. On every First Taste Reading Series episode, a writer introduces their book and reads a selection from it. Carrie R. Moore, author of Make Your Way Home, reads an excerpt from her debut short story collection. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781668077436   Links! Carrie R. Moore on the Internet: https://www.carriermoore.com/ 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 Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025 (SO FAR)! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025!

Sign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review.   Natalie Guerrero, author of My Train Leaves at Three, joined the podcast to discuss her dog Tupac, finding her community, and navigating the publishing industry. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593977330.     Links! Natalie Guerrero on the Internet: https://natalieguerrero.com/ Natalie Guerrero on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliee.guerrero/ 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   DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025 (SO FAR)! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS!    

Sign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review.   Benedict Nguyễn, author of Hot Girls With Balls, joined the podcast to discuss trans athletes, internet novels, and finding joy in unplugging. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781646222476.     Links! Benedict Nguyễn on the Internet: https://benedict-nguyen.com/ Benedict Nguyễn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xbennyboo/ 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   DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025 (SO FAR)! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS!    

Sign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. On every First Taste Reading Series episode, a writer introduces their book and reads a selection from it. Rob Franklin, author of Great Black Hope, reads an excerpt from his debut novel. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781668077436   Links! Rob Franklin on the Internet: https://www.robert-michael-franklin.com/ Rob Franklin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robfrank__/   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 Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025 (SO FAR)! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025!