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Harmless by Miranda Shulman - How To Write Four First Drafts And Still Love Your Novel

2026-04-0841:09

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!

Spoiled Milk by Avery Curran: Queer Academia and Gothic Horror

2026-03-2529:12

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!

The Fountain by Casey Scieszka: The Ever-Evolving Journey to Writing a Book

2026-03-1844:08

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!

Debuti-Vault: Brandon Taylor Discusses Real Life (2020)

2026-03-1150:31

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!

Bloodfire, Baby by Eirinie Carson - Seeking People to People Vibes

2026-02-2531:54

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!

She Made Herself a Monster by Anna Kovatcheva - Surprising Yourself With Every Draft

2026-02-1239:27

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.

Salvation by C. William Langsfeld - Dispatches from the Western Slope

2026-02-0526:30

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!

Escape! by Stephen Fishbach - Behind-the-Scenes of the Great American Reality TV Novel

2026-01-2950:52

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!

Take It From Me by Alia Hanna Habib: Let's Talk About Nonfiction Careers

2026-01-2244:43

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!

Scavengers by Kathleen Boland: How the American West Inspires Her Writing

2026-01-1443:22

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!

Buckeye by Patrick Ryan: What Makes A Story Worth It

2025-12-2932:34

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!

Lonely Crowds by Stephanie Wambugu - The Lineage of Writers

2025-12-1842:53

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!

Wanting by Claire Jia - Life After Publishing Your Debut

2025-12-0931:49

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!

First Taste: Ally Ang reads from Let the Moon Wobble

2025-11-2409:35

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

Ravishing by Eshani Surya - Body On the Page

2025-11-1333:17

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!

First Taste: Cloud Delfina Cordona Reads From The Past is a Jean Jacket

2025-11-1006:29

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!

That's Not How It Happened by Craig Thomas - Writing From the Heart

2025-11-0540:52

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!

Simultaneous by Eric Heisserer - Writing for the Screen and Why This Story Needed To Be A Novel

2025-10-2933:26

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!

First Taste: Max Delsohn Reads From Crawl

2025-10-2712:51

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!

This Is the Only Kingdom by Jaquira Díaz - Fiction, Nonfiction, and "Slutty Reading"

2025-10-2240:01

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!

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