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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, Sarai Johnson reads an excerpt from her debut novel GROWN WOMEN !   You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780063294431   Sarai Johnson on the Internet: https://sarai...

August Thompson , the author of ANYONE'S GHOST , joined the podcast to discuss the Boston Celtics, metal music, and writing sad books. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593656563   August Thompson on the Internet: https://www.august-thompson.com/ August Thompson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/augustpthompson/ August Thompson on Twitter: https://twitt...

Isabel Banta , the author of HONEY , joined the podcast to discuss early-2000s pop, reading across genre, and writing a coming-of-age novel. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781250333469   Isabel Banta on the Internet: https://www.isabelbanta.com/ Isabel Banta on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isabel.banta/     Debutiful on the Internet:  https://www.debu...

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, Manuel Betancourt reads an excerpt from his debut book The Male Gazed !   You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781646222223   Manuel Betancourt on the Internet: htt...

Santiago Jose Sanchez , the author of HOMBRECITO , joined the podcast to discuss finding yourself in your writing, writing stories vs writing novels, and why time was needed to finish the debut. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593542187   Santiago Jose Sanchez on the Internet: https://www.santiagojosesanchez.com/ Santiago Jose Sanchez on Instagram: https://...

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, Ananda Lima reads an excerpt from her debut novel Craft: Stories I Wrote For the Devil !   You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781250292971   Ananda Lima on the In...

Joanna Pearson , the author of BRIGHT AND TENDER DARK , joined the podcast to discuss non-mystery mysteries, psychiatry, and publishing a debut novel on a bigger press four books into her career. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781639732890   Joanna Pearson on the Internet: https://www.joanna-pearson.com/   Debutiful on the Internet:  https://www.debutiful.net...

Puloma Ghosh , the author of MOUTH , joined the podcast to discuss having a regular ol' non-writing day job as a writer, not caring about spoilers, and what her experience was like in a low-residency MFA. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781662602474   Puloma Ghosh on the Internet: https://www.pulomaghosh.com/ Puloma Ghosh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...

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, Frankie Barnet reads an excerpt from her debut novel Mood Swings !   You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781662602597   Frankie Barnet on Instagram: https://www.in...

Kimberly King Parsons , the author of WE WERE THE UNIVERSE , joined the podcast to discuss what advice she gives her students, how she sets goals, and the business side of publishing.   You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780525521853   Kimberly King Parsons on the Internet: https://www.kimberlykingparsons.com/ Kimberly King Parsons on Instagram: https://www.insta...

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, Annell López reads an excerpt from her debut story collection I'll Give You A Reason ! You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781558613126     Annell López on Instagr...

Emma Copley Eisenberg , the author of HOUSEMATES , joined the podcast to discuss literary community, writing across genre, and all things Philadelphia.    You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593242230   Emma Copley Eisenberg on the Internet: https://www.emmacopleyeisenberg.com/ Emma Copley Eisenberg on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frumpenberg/ Emma Copl...

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, J. Nicole Jones reads an excerpt from her debut novel The Witches of Bellinas ! You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781646221806   J. Nicole Jones on the Internet:...

Melissa Mogollon , the author of OYE , joined the podcast to discuss fake degrees and MFAs, writing to see herself in a book, the joys of teaching, and more!   You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593594902   Melissa Mogollon on the Internet: https://melissamogollon.com/ Melissa Mogollon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissamogollonwriter/ Melissa Mogo...

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, Charlee Dyroff reads an excerpt from her debut novel Loneliness & Company ! You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781639732081   Charlee Dyroff on the Internet:...

Alina Grabowski , the author of WOMEN AND CHILDREN FIRST , joined the podcast to discuss being an only child who told a lot of stories, her college and MFA experiences, and creating distinct voices for all of her narrators.   You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781638930785 Alina Grabowski on the Internet: https://www.alinagrabowski.com/ Alina Grabowski on Instagr...

Jiaming Tang , the author of CINEMA LOVE , joined the podcast to discuss his mother's relationship to his work, finding out who his book was about, and growing in the years since his book was finished and what excites him about the future.   You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593474334   Jiaming Tang on the Internet: https://www.ajiamingtang.com/ Jiaming Tang...

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, Garrard Conley reads an excerpt from his debut novel All the World Beside! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780525537335   Garrard Conley on the Internet: https...

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, Uche Okonkwo reads an excerpt from her debut short story collection A Kind of Madness! You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781959030386   Uche Okonkwo on the Inter...

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.ins...

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   Parul Kapur on the Internet: https://www.pa...

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...

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...

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.co...

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...