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 Nick Croydon to discuss his debut speculative fiction novel, The Turing Protocol.

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BOOKS: 

Debut Feature:

The Turing Protocol / Nick Croydon: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/55ozV3 

Other Books Mentioned:

The Peak / Sam Guthrie: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/N97EZb 

As I Walked out One Midsummer Morning / Laurie Lee: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/MA7EJ2 

Slaughterhouse 5 / Kurt Vonnegut: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/GK71e9 

PRODUCTION NOTES: 

Host: Nick Wasiliev

Guest: Nick Croydon

Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev

Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz

Production Code: 3:20

Episode Number: #54

Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Tace Kelly (Affirm Press), Biarta Parnham, Piper Daly (Biased)

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