Debutiful

Debutiful

Discover debut authors with Debutiful. In each episode, host Adam Vitcavage has an in-depth chat with a debut author about their first book, their reading and writing history, and their writing and editing habits.

Episodes

July 25, 2024 29 mins

Alana Saab, the author of PLEASE STOP TRYING TO LEAVE ME, joined the podcast to discuss cats, mental health, and empowerment through writing.

You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593686782

 

 

Alana Saab on the Internet: https://www.alanasaab.com/

Alana Saab on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alana.saab

Alana Saab on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlanaSaab

 

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Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing.

Today, Samuel Kọ́láwọlé reads an excerpt from his debut novel THE ROAD TO THE SALT SEA!

 

You can purchase a copy of his book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780063050853

 

Samuel Kọ́láwọlé on the Internet: https://samuelkolawole.com/

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July 17, 2024 38 mins

Marcela Fuentes, the author of MALAS, joined the podcast to discuss growing up in a border town in Texas, her career as a writer/educator and how they intersect, and what teaching has taught her about writing.

You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593655788

 

Marcela Fuentes on the Internet: https://www.marcelafuentes.com

Marcela Fuentes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcelisimi/

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Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing.

Today, Sarai Johnson reads an excerpt from her debut novel GROWN WOMEN!

 

You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780063294431

 

Sarai Johnson on the Internet: https://saraiwrites.com/

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July 10, 2024 44 mins

August Thompson, the author of ANYONE'S GHOST, joined the podcast to discuss the Boston Celtics, metal music, and writing sad books.

You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593656563

 

August Thompson on the Internet: https://www.august-thompson.com/

August Thompson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/augustpthompson/

August Thompson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/augustvthompson

 

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July 3, 2024 38 mins

Isabel Banta, the author of HONEY, joined the podcast to discuss early-2000s pop, reading across genre, and writing a coming-of-age novel.

You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781250333469

 

Isabel Banta on the Internet: https://www.isabelbanta.com/

Isabel Banta on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isabel.banta/

 

 

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Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing.

Today, Manuel Betancourt reads an excerpt from his debut book The Male Gazed!

 

You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781646222223

 

Manuel Betancourt on the Internet: https://mbetancourtcom.wordpress.com/

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June 26, 2024 40 mins

Santiago Jose Sanchez, the author of HOMBRECITO, joined the podcast to discuss finding yourself in your writing, writing stories vs writing novels, and why time was needed to finish the debut.

You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593542187

 

Santiago Jose Sanchez on the Internet: https://www.santiagojosesanchez.com/

Santiago Jose Sanchez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sntsnchz/

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Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing.

Today, Ananda Lima reads an excerpt from her debut novel Craft: Stories I Wrote For the Devil!

 

You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781250292971

 

Ananda Lima on the Internet: https://www.anandalima.com/

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Joanna Pearson, the author of BRIGHT AND TENDER DARK, joined the podcast to discuss non-mystery mysteries, psychiatry, and publishing a debut novel on a bigger press four books into her career.

You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781639732890

 

Joanna Pearson on the Internet: https://www.joanna-pearson.com/

 

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June 12, 2024 31 mins

Puloma Ghosh, the author of MOUTH, joined the podcast to discuss having a regular ol' non-writing day job as a writer, not caring about spoilers, and what her experience was like in a low-residency MFA.

You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781662602474

 

Puloma Ghosh on the Internet: https://www.pulomaghosh.com/

Puloma Ghosh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulomeow

Puloma Ghosh on Twitter: h...

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Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing.

Today, Frankie Barnet reads an excerpt from her debut novel Mood Swings!

 

You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781662602597

 

Frankie Barnet on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fkafrancesca

 

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Kimberly King Parsons, the author of WE WERE THE UNIVERSE, joined the podcast to discuss what advice she gives her students, how she sets goals, and the business side of publishing.

 

You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780525521853

 

Kimberly King Parsons on the Internet: https://www.kimberlykingparsons.com/

Kimberly King Parsons on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimberlykingparsons/

 

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Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing.

Today, Annell López reads an excerpt from her debut story collection I'll Give You A Reason!

You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781558613126

 

 

Annell López on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annellt...

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May 29, 2024 39 mins

Emma Copley Eisenberg, the author of HOUSEMATES, joined the podcast to discuss literary community, writing across genre, and all things Philadelphia. 

 

You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593242230

 

Emma Copley Eisenberg on the Internet: https://www.emmacopleyeisenberg.com/

Emma Copley Eisenberg on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frumpenberg/

Emma Copley Eisenberg on Twitter: https://www....

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Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing.

Today, J. Nicole Jones reads an excerpt from her debut novel The Witches of Bellinas!

You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781646221806

 

J. Nicole Jones on the Internet: https://www.jnicjones.com/

J. Nicole...

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May 22, 2024 31 mins

Melissa Mogollon, the author of OYE, joined the podcast to discuss fake degrees and MFAs, writing to see herself in a book, the joys of teaching, and more!

 

You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593594902

 

Melissa Mogollon on the Internet: https://melissamogollon.com/

Melissa Mogollon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissamogollonwriter/

Melissa Mogollon on Twitter: https://www.twitter....

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Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing.

Today, Charlee Dyroff reads an excerpt from her debut novel Loneliness & Company!

You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781639732081

 

Charlee Dyroff on the Internet: https://www.charleedyroff.com/

Charle...

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Alina Grabowski, the author of WOMEN AND CHILDREN FIRST, joined the podcast to discuss being an only child who told a lot of stories, her college and MFA experiences, and creating distinct voices for all of her narrators.

 

You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781638930785

Alina Grabowski on the Internet: https://www.alinagrabowski.com/

Alina Grabowski on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alinagr...

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May 8, 2024 27 mins

Jiaming Tang, the author of CINEMA LOVE, joined the podcast to discuss his mother's relationship to his work, finding out who his book was about, and growing in the years since his book was finished and what excites him about the future.

 

You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593474334

 

Jiaming Tang on the Internet: https://www.ajiamingtang.com/

Jiaming Tang on Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...

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