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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 will introduce their book and read a selection from it. Kyle Paoletta, author of American Oasis: Finding the Future in the Cities of the Southwest, reads a short excerpt from his debut nonfiction book. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780553387377   Links! Kyle Paoletta on the Internet: https://www.kylepaoletta.com/ Kyle Paolettaon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpaoletta Kyle Paolettaon Twitter: https://x.com/kpaoletta 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 2024! 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. Aria Aber, author of Good Girl, joined the podcast to discuss always wanting to be an artist of some kind, writing in English vs German or Farsi, and figuring out how to find her characters' desires. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593731116   Links! Aria Aber on the Internet: https://www.ariaaber.com/ Aria Aber on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aria.aber/ Aria Aber on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ariaaber 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 2024! 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 will introduce their book and read a selection from it. Maria Zoccola, author of Helen of Troy, 1993, reads three poems from her debut poetry collection. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781668046333   Links! Maria Zoccola on the Internet: https://www.mariazoccola.com/ Maria Zoccola on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maria.zocolla/ Maria Zoccola on Twitter: https://x.com/MariaZoccola 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 2024! 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. Karissa Chen, author of Homeseeking, joined the podcast to discuss how her MFA at Sarah Lawrence gave her confidence as a writer, how being a lit mag editor helped shape her own writing, and how she explores that romantic and familial love can endure despite distance and time in Homeseeking. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593712993   Links! Karissa Chen on the Internet: https://www.karissachen.com/ Karissa Chen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karissaychen/ Karissa Chen on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/karissachen.bsky.social Karissa Chen on Twitter: https://x.com/karissachen 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 2024! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025!

DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2024! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025! Sign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book recommendations. Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a series in which writers read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetites with delicious writing. Today, JULIAN ZABALBEASCOA reads an excerpt from their debut book, What We Tried to Bury Grows Here!   You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781953387530   Links! Julian Zabalbeascoa on the Internet: https://www.julianzabalbeascoa.com/ Julian Zabalbeascoa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianzabalbeascoa Julian Zabalbeascoa on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/jzabalbeascoa 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

Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series in which writers read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetites with delicious writing. Today, MARGUERITE SHEFFER reads an excerpt from their debut book, The Man in the Banana Trees!   You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781609389956   DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2024!   Marguerite Sheffer on the Internet: https://www.margueritesheffer.com/ Marguerite Sheffer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mlensheffer Marguerite Sheffer on Twitter: _https://www.twitter.com/mlensheffer   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

Maya Kessler, the author of Rosenfeld, joined the podcast to discuss being a perfectionist, writing sex, and what is and isn't lost in translated literature. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781668053454   Maya Kessler on the Internet: https://www.mayakessler.com/about/ Maya Kessler on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maya_kessler/   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

Marie Tierney, the author of Deadly Animals, joined the podcast to discuss bleak endings, whodunnit vs whydunnit books, and why animals fascinate her. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781250357595   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

Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series in which writers read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetites with delicious writing. Today, PATRICIA CORAL reads an excerpt from their debut book, Women Surrounded By Water!   You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780814259252   Patricia Coral on the Internet: https://www.patriciacoral.com/ Patricia Coral on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_patriciacoral_ Patricia Coral on Twitter: _https://www.twitter.com/_patriciacoral_   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

Ruthvika Rao, the author of The Fertile Earth, joined the podcast to discuss a career pivot, letting her characters drive the story, and how to crystalize time on the page. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781250899903   Ruthvika Rao on the Internet: https://www.ruthvikarao.com/ Ruthvika Rao on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthvikarao Ruthvika Rao on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthvikarao   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

Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series in which writers read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetites with delicious writing. Today, CAMERON WALKER reads an excerpt from their debut book, How to Capture Carbon!   You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9798990014947 Cameron Walker on the Internet: https://www.cameronwalker.net Cameron Walker on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/applepieandink     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

Mike Fu, the author of Masquerade, joined the podcast to discuss how studying across the globe influenced his reading and writing, how he wrote and edited his debut novel, and where he wants to take his writing next. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781959030843   Mike Fu on the Internet: https://www.mikefu.me/ Mike Fu on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheatfu Mike Fu on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wheatfu   Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful

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, CHERRY LOU SY reads an excerpt from their debut novel Love Can't Feed You!   You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593474549 Cherry Lou Sy on the Internet: https://www.cherrywrites.me Cherry Lou Sy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sy.cherry Cherry Lou Sy on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/cherrylousy   Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful

Amy Stuber, the author of Sad Grownups, joined the podcast to discuss publishing in her fifties, why short stories are the purest form of writing, and how she gets inspiration from the people around her. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780996981668   Amy Stuber on the Internet: https://www.amystuber.com/ Amy Stuber on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amy_stuber_ Amy Stuber on Twitter: https://twitter.com/amy_stuber_   Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful

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, BRITTANY ROGERS reads an excerpt from their debut novel GOOD DRESS!   You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781959030836 Brittany Rogers on the Internet: https://www.brittanyrogers.org/ Brittany Rogers on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittanyerogers Brittany Rogers on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/brittanyroger_   Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful

Bruna Dantas Lobato, the author of Blue Light Hours, joined the podcast to discuss her translation work, why connections across continents matter, and how Zoom conversations helped her write her book. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780802163776   Bruna Dantas Lobato on the Internet: https://www.brunadantaslobato.com/ Bruna Dantas Lobato on the Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bdantaslobato Bruna Dantas Lobato on the Twitter: https://twitter.com/bdantaslobato   Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful

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, TAMMY ARMSTRONG reads an excerpt from their debut novel PEARLY EVERLASTING!   You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780063396142   Tammy Armstrong on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/1TammyArmstrong   Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful

Rae Garringer, the author of Country Queers: A Love Letter, joined the podcast to discuss being an oral historian, why rural stories matter, and how we can support Appalachia when the region needs us the most. To support support rural disaster relief please consider donating to the following mutual aid funds recommended by Rae:   Western North Carolina - Rednecks Rising (@chelseawnc on Venmo) Eastern Tennessee -  Knoxville First Aid Collective (@firstaidcollectknox on Venmo) Southwestern Virginia - Care Collective of Southwest Virginia (@carecollectiveofswva on Venmo) You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9798888902486   Rae Garringer on the Internet: https://www.raegarringer.com/ Country Queers on the Internet: https://www.countryqueers.com/   Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful

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, Lilliam Rivera reads an excerpt from their debut novel TINY THREADS!   You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593600474   Lilliam Rivera on the Internet: https://www.lilliamrivera.com/ Lilliam River on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilliamr Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful

Ledia Xhoga, the author of Misinterpretation, joined the podcast to discuss K-Drama recommendations, combining humor and suspense, and finding inspiration in hearing conversations. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781959030805   Ledia Xhoga on the Internet: https://www.lediaxhoga.com/ Ledia Xhoga on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lediaxhoga/     Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful