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, Nick sits down with Jessica Mansour-Nahra to discuss her debut novel, The Farm.

TRIGGER WARNING: this podcast and book discuss topics of depression, domestic violence and miscarriages, so reader and listener discretion is strongly advised. If you or anyone you know is struggling, help is available. Contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636.

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BOOKS: 

Debut Feature:

The Farm / Jessica Mansour-Nahra: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/ramyxv 

Other Books Mentioned:

Feast / Emily O'Grady: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/55vG32 

The Water Cure / Sophie Mackintosh: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/kOrvXL 

Nightwatching / Tracy Sierra: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/aOMzmR 

PRODUCTION NOTES: 

Host: Nick Wasiliev

Guest: Jessica Mansour-Nahra

Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev

Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz

Production Code: 3:18

Episode Number: #52

Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Holly Jeffrey, Kirstin Corcoran (Hachette Australia)

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