ORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: 30th August 2025

Date With A Debut is a podcast hosted by writer Nick Wasiliev: shining a light on debut authors, their incredible books, and their journeys to publication.

This week, I sit down with Sinéad Stubbins to discuss her debut novel, Stinkbug.

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BOOKS: 

Debut Feature:

Stinkbug / Sinéad Stubbins: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/yqvZmy 

Other Books Mentioned:

Woo Woo / Ella Baxter: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/mOv42Z 

Brother of the More Famous Jack / Barbara Trapido: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/DymWkq 

The Animals In That Country / Laura Jean McKay: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/QjXY6z 

PRODUCTION NOTES: 

Host: Nick Wasiliev

Guest: Sinéad Stubbins

Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev

Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz

Production Code: 3:10

Episode Number: #44

Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Ariane Ryan, Dana Anderson (Affirm Press)

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