Debut Revisited is a special series hosted by ‘Date with a Debut’ host Nick Wasiliev, where established authors sit down to discuss their entire writing journey, from debut to the present day.
In our maiden episode of this new series, Nick sits down with Holden Sheppard, discussing his career from debut Invisible Boys all the way to the latest release, King of Dirt.
WARNING: strong coarse language and themes in this podcast. Listener discretion is advised.
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BOOKS:
Author Bibliography:
Invisible Boys / Holden Sheppard: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/Bn4AbJ
The Brink / Holden Sheppard: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/nXmboM
King of Dirt / Holden Sheppard: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/6y4qom
Other Books Mentioned:
Gus and the Burning Stones / Troy Hunter: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/3J4Oon
Breath / Tim Winton: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/vPAbxL
Holding The Man / Timothy Conigrave: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/dO6Zn2
PRODUCTION NOTES:
Host: Nick Wasiliev
Guest: Holden Sheppard
Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev
Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz
Production Code: 3:X1
Episode Number: #56
Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Fremantle Press, Text Publishing, Pantera Press
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