Welcome to Date with a Debut, a podcast about debut authors, their incredible books, and their journey to publication. If you are looking for a new author to discover, or writing inspiration, this is the place to be.
Hosted by Australian author and creator Nick Wasiliev, this podcast sits down with debut authors, discussing their books, their unique journeys to release, and their own life stories. Grab a coffee, sit back, and let us introduce you to your new favourite authors!
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Welcome to Date with a Debut, a podcast about debut authors, their incredible books, and their journey to publication. If you are looking for a new author to discover, or writing inspiration, this is the place to be.
Hosted by Australian author and creator Nick Wasiliev, this podcast sits down with debut authors, discussing their books, their unique journeys to release, and their own life stories. Grab a coffee, sit back, and let us introduce you to your new favourite authors!
Jane Harper has enjoyed a stellar rise in Australian literature over the last decade, with her debut, The Dry, turning 10 years old next year. In our third and final episode of ‘Debut Revisited’ (and the final episode for 2025) Nick sits down with Jane to discussing her career from The Dry all the way to the latest release, Last One Out.
Debut Revisited sees established authors sit down to discuss their entire writing journey, from debut to the present day. In the second episode of this new miniseries, Nick sits down with Tigest Girma, discussing her career from debut Immortal Dark to her latest release, Eternal Ruin.
Debut Revisited is a special series hosted by ‘Date with a Debut’ host Nick Wasiliev, where established authors sit down to discuss their entire writing journey, from debut to the present day. In our maiden episode of this new series, Nick sits down with Holden Sheppard, discussing his career from debut Invisible Boys all the way to the latest release, King of Dirt.
An intoxicating mix of magic with the machinations of the rich and powerful. For episode 21 of Date with a Debut (and the finale of Series 3), we travel into a world of magic and Dream Galas with Emma Clancey and her YA fantasy debut, This Dream Will Devour Us. Plus, tune in to the end of the show for an exciting new miniseries!
If you had the power to change history, would you dare? For episode 20 of Date with a Debut, we travel to an alternative WW2 timeline with Nick Croydon and his debut speculative fiction novel, The Turing Protocol.
Why are we not happier? The answer lies in dopamine. For episode 19 of Date with a Debut, we travel into the human brain with Dr Anastasia Hronis and her debut non-fiction self-help book, The Dopamine Brain.
Is what Leila is experiencing real? Or is it all in her head? For episode 18 of Date with a Debut, we travel to an isolated family property with Jessica Mansour-Nahra and her debut novel, The Farm.
A dazzling story of three generations of working-class women. For episode 17 of Date with a Debut, we travel from Western Sydney to Uruguay and back again with Natalia Figueroa Barroso and her debut novel, Hailstones Fell Without Rain.
Confronted by moral ambiguity on a grand scale. For episode 16 of Date with a Debut, we travel into the forgotten world of post-war Japan with Chloe Adams and her debut novel, The Occupation - winner of the 2024 Penguin Literary Prize.
Married young. Finally divorced. Turning thirty ... A witty rom-com for all fans of Sally Thorne and Beth O’Leary. For episode 15 of Date with a Debut, we travel into the world of romcoms, green flag guys and second chances with Holly Brunnbauer and her debut novel, What Did I Miss?
A fiery alliance. An explosive secret. The race is on. For episode 14 of Date with a Debut, we travel into a world of fantasy, politics and phoenix racing with Mikayla Bridge and her debut novel, Of Flame and Fury.
The first book in a blockbuster thriller series. For episode 13 of Date with a Debut, we travel into the world of vigilantes and powerful forces in the shadows with Matt Rogers and his debut novel, The Forsaken.
A heartfelt story of the ties between siblings. For episode 12 of Date with a Debut, we travel into a dystopian sci-fi Korea to chat with Silvia Park about their debut novel, Luminous.
Julie Chan is Dead. Or that’s what she needs you to think. For episode eleven of Date with a Debut, we travel into the unhinged world of influencers to chat with Liann Zhang about her debut novel, Julie Chan is Dead.
A story where the 9-to-5 work day meets The Shining. For episode ten of Date with a Debut, we travel to a remote, unsettling corporate retreat to chat with Sinéad Stubbins to chat about her novel, Stinkbug.
A sharply funny tale of culture, family and trying, but not always managing, to come of age.
For episode nine of Date with a Debut, we travel into Western Sydney’s Egyptian community to chat with Daniel about his biography, How to Dodge Flying Sandals and Other Advice for Life.
Is it danger, fear, love, or jealousy that drives us? For episode eight of Date with a Debut, we travel into Melbourne’s queer scene to chat with Thomas Vowles about his debut psychological thriller, Our New Gods.
For episode seven of Date with a Debut, we travel across generations and from Tasmania to Morocco to chat with Nadia Mahjouri about her book, Half Truth.
For episode six of Date with a Debut, we travel to the 1860s and the world of Little Lon to chat with Madeleine Cleary about her book, The Butterfly Women.
For episode five of Date with a Debut, we travel to the 1980s and a small rural town in New Zealand to chat with Geoff Parkes about his book, When the Deep, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole.
Welcome to Date with a Debut, a podcast about debut authors, their incredible books, and their journey to publication. If you are looking for a new author to discover, or writing inspiration, this is the place to be.
Hosted by Australian author and creator Nick Wasiliev, this podcast sits down with debut authors, discussing their books, their unique journeys to release, and their own life stories. Grab a coffee, sit back, and let us introduce you to your new favourite authors!
