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!
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.
This week on Date with a Debut, we travel to the world of Mason County and drag shows to chat with Curtis Campbell about his book, The House of Rural Realness.
This week on Date with a Debut, we travel into the world of rom coms and the beautiful town of Orange to chat with Leesa Ronald on her book, Special Delivery.
For the debut of Series 3, we travel to the 2025 Newcastle Writers Festival for a live episode with Zahid Gamieldien, Lisa Kenway and Natasha Rai on their books All The Missing Children, All You Took From Me, and An Onslaught of Light.
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!
