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...

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.ma...

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: ht...

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 the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593654828   Phillip B. Williams on the Internet: https://www.phillipbwilliams.com/ Phillip B. Williams on Instagram:...

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://raeg...

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/s...

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/hubcitywrit...

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, Sean Enfield reads an excerpt from his debut essay collection Holy American Burnout!   You can purchase a copy of his book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781952897337   Sean Enfield on the Inter...

Andrés N. Ordorica , the author of HOW WE NAMED THE STARS, joined the podcast to discuss how different cities shaped his identity and why family and voice are important to his work. Plus stick around for book recommendations and get a tip on what clothing store you have to visit if you're ever visiting Edinburgh. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781646221882  ...

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, Shubnum Khan reads an excerpt from her U.S. debut novel The Djinn Waits A Hundred Years.   You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593653456   Shubnum Khan on the I...

Christina Cooke , the author of BROUGHTUPSY, joined the podcast to discuss eating peanut butter and grapes, the decade it took to create her debut novel, and how her agent and editor helped shape her writing as well as her as a person. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781646221882   Christina Cooke on the Internet: https://christinajcooke.com/ Christina Cooke o...

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, Temim Fruchter  reads an excerpt from her debut novel City of Laughter.   You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780802161284   Temim Fruchter on the Internet: https:...

What happens after your book launch, book tour, and the publicity cycle dies down? Host Adam Vitcavage sits down with an author ~6 months after their book comes out to circle back with them to see how they're holding up and to reflect on their past few months. Today's guest is Ruth Madievsky , whose sexy ALL-NIGHT PHARMACY came out in July 2023 when it captivated readers and was named Debutiful's...

Celine Saintclare , the author of SUGAR, BABY, joined the podcast to discuss publishing in the UK vs USA, sex in literature, and writing to avoid getting a "real adult job." You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781639732463   Celine Saintclare on the Internet: https://celinesaint.com/ Celine Saintclare on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celinesaintclare Celine...

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, Aube Rey Lescure  reads an excerpt from her debut novel River East, River West.   You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780063257856   Aube Rey Lescure on the Intern...

İnci Atrek, the author of HOLIDAY COUNTRY, joined the podcast to discuss how why place is so important to her, transitioning from the corporate world to write a book, and why returning to her book's manuscript after taking a break from it was the right decision.   You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781250889461   İnci Atrek on the Internet: https://www.inciatrek....

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, Kate Brody reads an excerpt from her debut novel Rabbit Hole. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781641294874 Kate Brody on the Internet: https://www.katebrodyaut...

Vanessa Chan, the author of THE STORM WE MADE, joined the podcast to discuss how figuring out the mother character helped reshape her novel, why workshopping novels is harder than short stories, and what it feels like to be the first major debut release of 2024!   You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781668015148 Vanessa Chan on the Internet: https://www.vanessajch...

Tyriek White, the author of WE ARE A HUNTING, joined the podcast to discuss how his mother nurtured his reading and writing as a child, how moving to Mississippi for his MFA helped shape his novel, and the highs and lows of his debut novel year, which culminated in winning the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize! You can purchase a copy of his book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781662601712 T...

James W. Jennings, the author of Wings of Red, joined the podcast to discuss the influence his grandmothers had over his life, the highs and lows of working in public schools, and his work of autofiction from inception to publication. Purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781593767099 Follow the author at https://www.instagram.com/jameswjennings and www.collectiveinc.org. F...

Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on the Debutiful podcast feed! Each week, a debut author will read five minutes from their book to kick start your week and whet your appetite with good writing. Today, Yael Goldstein-love reads an excerpt from her new novel The Possibilities! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593446485 Follow the author: https://www....

Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on the Debutiful podcast feed! Each week, a debut author will read five minutes from their book to kick start your week and whet your appetite with good writing. Today, Nina Simon reads an excerpt from her debut novel Mother-Daughter Murder Night! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780063315044 Follow the author: https://...

Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on the Debutiful podcast feed! Each week, a debut author will read five minutes from their book to kick start your week and whet your appetite with good writing. Today, Jami Nakamura Lin reads an excerpt from her debut memoir The Night Parade! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780063213234 Follow the author: https://www....

Chin-Sun Lee, the author of Upcountry, joined the podcast to discuss transitioning from a successful career in fashion to writing full-time, the Catskills, and the anxieties of publishing your first novel. Purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781951213770 Follow the author at https://www.chinsunlee.com, https://www.instagram.com/scribblepost, and www.twitter.com/leechinsun...

Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on the Debutiful podcast feed! Each week, a debut author will read five minutes from their book to kick start your week and whet your appetite with good writing. Today, Amelia Possanza reads an excerpt from her debut book Love Story! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781646221059 Follow the author: https://www.ameliaposs...