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Christine Ma-Kellams, the author of THE BAND, joined the podcast to discuss K-Pop, the power of language, and writing empirical studies on culture, social perception, and relationships.   You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781668018378   Christine Ma-Kellams on the Internet: https://www.christinema-kellams.com/ Christine Ma-Kellams on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/choppstixz/ Christine Ma-Kellams on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Makellams   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, Parul Kapur reads an excerpt from her debut novel Inside the Mirror! You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781496236784   Jessie Ren Marshall on the Internet: https://www.parulkapur.com/ Parul Kapur on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parulkapurwriter     Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful

Ursula Villareal-Moura, the author of LIKE HAPPINESS, joined the podcast to why she re-reads books, finding herself in literature, the ups and downs of finding an agent, and how this book stemmed from a short story idea.   You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781250882837   Ursula Villareal-Moura on the Internet: https://www.ursulavillarrealmoura.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, Jessie Ren Marshall reads an excerpt from her debut short story collection Women! In! Peril! You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781639732272   Jessie Ren Marshall on the Internet: https://www.jessierenmarshall.com/ Jessie Ren Marshall on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessierenmarshall Jessie Ren Marshall on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/jessierenm   Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful

Marissa Higgins, the author of A GOOD HAPPY GIRL, joined the podcast to discuss how a Garth Greenwell workshop helped her write her debut, sending her manuscript to agents too soon, and how it is exciting to see how readers contextualize books differently.   You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781646221974   Marissa Higgins on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marissahiggins_/     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, Laura Chow Reeve reads an excerpt from her debut short story collection A Small Apocalypse! You can purchase a copy of his book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780810146945   Laura Chow Reeve on the Internet: https://www.laurachowfun.com/ Laura Chow Reeve on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurachowfun Laura Chow Reeve on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/laurachowfun   Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful

Alexandra Tanner, the author of WORRY, joined the podcast to discuss books as personalities, Wes Anderson, Donald Glover, and finding an editor who gets her and her work!   You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781668018613   Alexandra Tanner on the Internet: https://www.alexandratanner.com/ Alexandra Tanner on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexandratanner/ Alexandra Tanner on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/alex___tanner/   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, Gina Chung reads an excerpt from her debut short story collection Green Frog! You can purchase a copy of his book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593469361   Gina Chung on the Internet: https://www.gina-chung.com Gina Chung on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginathechung Gina Chung on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ginathechung   Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful

Sierra Greer, the author of ANNIE BOT, joined the podcast to discuss the future, robots, and writing for different ages.    You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780063312692   Sierra Greer on the Internet: https://www.sierragreerwriter.com/ Sierra Greer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sierra_greer_writer/ Sierra Greer on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/sierragreer87/   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, Rita Bullwinkel reads an excerpt from her debut novel Headshot! You can purchase a copy of his book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593654101   Rita Bullwinkel on the Internet: https://www.ritabullwinkel.com Rita Bullwinkel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ritabullwinkel Rita Bullwinkel on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ritabullwinkel   Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful

Andrew Boryga, the author of VICTIM, joined the podcast to discuss being a Mets fan in the Bronx, how his community made him who he is today, and if hustling is good/bad/neither.   You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780385549974   Andrew Boryga on the Internet: https://www.andrewboryga.com/ Andrew Boryga on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/borywrites/ Andrew Boryga on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/borywrites/   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, Jennifer Croft reads an excerpt from her debut novel The Extinction of Irena Rey! You can purchase a copy of his book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781639731701   Jennifer Croft on the Internet: https://www.croftwork.net/ Jennifer Croft on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferlcroft Jennifer Croft on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/jenniferlcroft   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, Gareth Brown reads an excerpt from his novel The Book of Doors!   You can purchase a copy of his book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780063323988   Gareth Brown on the Internet: https://www.garethbrownbooks.com/ Gareth Brown on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garethjbrown13 Gareth Brown on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/garethjohnbrown     Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful

What happens after your book launch, go on a book tour, and then the publicity cycle dies down? Host Adam Vitcavage circles back with an author ~6 months after their book comes out to see how they're holding up and to reflect on their past few months. Today's guest is L'Oreal Thompson Payton, whose Stop Waiting for Perfect: Step Out of Your Comfort Zone and Into Your Power came out in August 2023. Since then she has been a guest on CBS Mornings and has connected with readers who struggle with perfectionism. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781637743072   L'Oreal Thompson Payton on the Internet: https://www.ltinthecity.com/ L'Oreal Thompson Payton on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltinthecity L'Oreal Thompson Payton on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ltinthecity   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, Maura Cheeks reads an excerpt from her novel Acts of Forgiveness!   You can purchase a copy of his book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593598290   Maura Cheeks on the Internet: https://www.mauracheeks.com/ Maura Cheeks on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mauracheeks Maura Cheeks on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mauracheeks Liz's Book Bar on the Internet: https://www.lizsbookbar.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, Tobias Carroll reads an excerpt from his short story collection Transitory!   You can purchase a copy of his book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9798987747162   Tobias Carroll on the Internet: https://tobiascarroll.com/ Tobias Carroll on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tobiascarroll Tobias Carroll on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TobiasCarroll   Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful

Phillip B. Williams, the author of OURS, joined the podcast to discuss his napping habits, how his poetry and debut novel inform each other, and why it's not his business what readers take away from his book. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593654828   Phillip B. Williams on the Internet: https://www.phillipbwilliams.com/ Phillip B. Williams on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phillipbw_author/   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, Rae Giana Rashad reads an excerpt from her novel The Blueprint!   You can purchase a copy of his book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780063330092   Rae Giana Rashad on the Internet: https://raegianarashad.com/ Rae Giana Rashad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raegianarashad   Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful

Mariah Stovall, the author of I LOVE YOU SO MUCH IT'S KILLING US BOTH, joined the podcast to discuss how punk music influenced her, if book blurbs matter, and what being a literary agent means. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781593767600   Mariah Stovall on the Internet: https://www.mariahstovall.com/ Mariah Stovall on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stove.stove.stove Mariah Stovall on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/retiredpunk   Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful

Meg Reid, the Executive Director of Hub City, joined the podcast to all things Hub City, including independent publishing, running an indie bookstore located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and what it's like to work in an everchanging literary world when you're not based in a major city.   Hub City on the Internet: https://hubcity.org/ Hub City on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hubcitywriters Hub City on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/hubcitypress   Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful