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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, Nora Lange reads an excerpt from their debut novel US FOOLS !   You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781953387516   Emilie Menzel on the Internet: https://www.noral...

Katherine Packert Burke , the author of Still Life , joined the podcast to discuss the books she wrote before her debut, writing close to her real life, and the future of trans writing. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781324076360   Katherine Packert Burke on the Internet: https://katherinepackertburke.com/ Katherine Packert Burke on Twitter: https://www.twitt...

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, Emilie Menzel reads an excerpt from their debut novel THE GIRL WHO BECAME A RABBIT !   You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9798885740371   Emilie Menzel on the Inte...

Gina María Balibrera , the author of The Volcano Daughters , joined the podcast to discuss turning a short story into a novel, finding inspiration in the past, and why ghost stories are so appealing. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593317235   Gina María Balibrera on the Internet: https://ginabalibrera.com/ Gina María Balibrera on Twitter: https://www.twitt...

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, Komail Aijazuddin reads an excerpt from their debut novel MANBOOBS !   You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781419773846   Komail Aijazuddin on the Internet: https:...

Sam Sax , the author of Yr Dead , joined the podcast to discuss poetry, finding inspiration, and what the process was like for writing their debut novel. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781952119996   Sam Sax on the Internet: https://www.samsax.com Sam Sax on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samsax1/ Sam Sax on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/samsax1/   D...

Kendra Winchester , the founder of Read Appalachia , to discuss the Appalachian literature she loves, why reading as much as we do isn't a recommendation, and how she has created two of my favorite podcasts of all time: Read Appalachia and the now-finished Reading Women . Plus, listen to me on Kendra's podcast, where we discuss the importance of debut books, and hear book recommendations from me!...

Anamely Salgado Reyes , the author of My Mother Cursed My Name , joined the podcast to discuss finding herself and following her dreams, learning the publishing process on the fly, and what makes her happy. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781668038000   Anamely Salgado Reyes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anamelysalgado/   Debutiful on the Internet: ...

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, Holly Baxter reads an excerpt from their debut novel CLICKBAIT !   You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780063375765   Holly Baxter on the Internet: https://www.hol...

Lena Valencia , the author of Mystery Lights , joined the podcast to discuss being playful with her writing, why connective tissue is important for story collections, and finding inspiration to start writing. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781959030621   Lena Valencia on the Internet: https://http://www.lenavalencia.com/ Lena Valencia on Instagram: https://ww...

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, Kat Tang reads an excerpt from their debut novel FIVE-STAR STRANGER !   You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781668050149   Kat Tang on the Internet: https://www.ta...

Ruben Reyes Jr. , the author of There is a Rio Grande in Heaven , joined the podcast to discuss growing up in a house of non-readers, using high concepts as a launching point for stories, and using political events to generate ideas. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780063336278   Ruben Reyes Jr. on the Internet: https://www.rubenreyesjr.com/ Ruben Reyes Jr. on...

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, Alisa Alering reads an excerpt from their debut novel SMOTHERMOSS !   You can purchase a copy of their book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781959030584   Alisa Alering on the Internet: https://w...

Jordan Kopy , the author of Theodora Hendrix and the Monstrous League of Monsters , joined the podcast to discuss Middle Grade fiction, how to write for young people, and the childhood classics that inspired her. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781665906838   Jordan Kopy on the Internet: https://jordankopy.com/ Jordan Kopy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...

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, Chris Koslowski reads an excerpt from his debut novel KAYFABE !   You can purchase a copy of his book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781952119859   Chris Koslowski on the Internet: https://www.c...

Alana Saab , the author of PLEASE STOP TRYING TO LEAVE ME , joined the podcast to discuss cats, mental health, and empowerment through writing. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593686782     Alana Saab on the Internet: https://www.alanasaab.com/ Alana Saab on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alana.saab Alana Saab on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlanaSaab...

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, Samuel Kọ́láwọlé reads an excerpt from his debut novel THE ROAD TO THE SALT SEA !   You can purchase a copy of his book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780063050853   Samuel Kọ́láwọlé on the...

Marcela Fuentes , the author of MALAS , joined the podcast to discuss growing up in a border town in Texas, her career as a writer/educator and how they intersect, and what teaching has taught her about writing. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593655788   Marcela Fuentes on the Internet: https://www.marcelafuentes.com Marcela Fuentes on Instagram: https://w...

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...