Debutiful

By Debutiful

Discover debut authors with Debutiful. In each episode, host Adam Vitcavage has an in-depth chat with a writer about why they write, how they write, and the path to publishing their debut book.

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The podcast currently has 307 episodes available.

Debutiful episodes:

February 05, 2026 Salvation by C. William Langsfeld - Dispatches from the Western Slope
C. William Langsfeld, author of Salvation, joined the podcast to discuss growing up on the Western Slope of Colorado, his non-traditional (and unagented) path to publishing, and the themes he finds in his writing.
You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781640097230

Links!
C. William Langsfeld on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/c.williamlangsfeld
Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net
Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful
Debutiful on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/debutiful.bsky.social
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27min
January 29, 2026 Escape! by Stephen Fishbach - Behind-the-Scenes of the Great American Reality TV Novel
Stephen Fishbach, author of Escape!, joined the podcast to discuss his writing journey, give some Survivor behind-the-scenes intel, and explain how he wrote what Debutiful considers the Great American Reality TV Novel we've all been waiting for.
You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9798217048151

Links!
Stephen Fishbach on the Internet: https://stephenfishbach.com/
Stephen Fishbach on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephenfishbach
Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net
Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful
Debutiful on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/debutiful.bsky.social
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DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025!
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51min
January 22, 2026 Take It From Me by Alia Hanna Habib: Let's Talk About Nonfiction Careers
Alia Hanna Habib, author of Take It From Me, joined the podcast to discuss celebrating amazing news, finding good voices, how to talk about nonfiction, and why being genuine matters.
You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593700877

Links!
Alia Hanna Habib's Newsletter: https://aliahabib.substack.com/
Alia Hanna Habib on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aliahannaha
Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net
Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful
Debutiful on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/debutiful.bsky.social
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Learn more about DEBUT U - classes about the publishing industry taught by today's hottest writers.
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45min
January 14, 2026 Scavengers by Kathleen Boland: How the American West Inspires Her Writing
Kathleen Boland, author of Scavengers, joined the podcast to discuss her days as a teenage jock, how the American West inspired her writing, and how relaxation comes in many forms.
You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593834480

Links!
Katheen Boland on the Internet: https://www.kathleenboland.com/
Kathleen Boland on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpboland
Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net
Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful
Debutiful on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/debutiful.bsky.social
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Learn more about DEBUT U - classes about the publishing industry taught by today's hottest writers.
DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025!
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44min
December 29, 2025 Buckeye by Patrick Ryan: What Makes A Story Worth It
Learn more about DEBUT U - classes about the publishing industry taught by today's hottest writers.

Patrick Ryan, author of Buckeye, joined the podcast to discuss his storied career, what makes short stories stand out, and how he approaches writing and finishing a book.
You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593595039

Links!
Patrick Ryan on the Internet: https://patrickryanbooks.com/
Patrick Ryan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patrickryannyc
Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net
Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful
Debutiful on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/debutiful.bsky.social

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33min
December 18, 2025 Lonely Crowds by Stephanie Wambugu - The Lineage of Writers
Learn more about DEBUT U - classes about the publishing industry taught by today's hottest writers.

Stephanie Wambugu, author of Lonely Crowds, joined the podcast to discuss how place does and does not influence her writing, the difference between writing short stories and novels, and what writers she wants her writing to be in conversation with.
You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780316581332

Links!
Stephanie Wambugu on the Internet: https://stephanienjeriwambugu.com/
Stephanie Wambugu on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephanienjeriwambugu
Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net
Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful
Debutiful on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/debutiful.bsky.social

DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025!
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43min
December 09, 2025 Wanting by Claire Jia - Life After Publishing Your Debut
Learn more about DEBUT U - classes about the publishing industry taught by today's hottest writers.

Claire Jia, author of Wanting, joined the podcast to discuss what life is like in the months after you publish your debut book.
You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781963108279

Links!
Claire Jia on the Internet: https://clairejia.com/
Claire Jia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clurtheflaneur
Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net
Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful
Debutiful on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/debutiful.bsky.social

DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025 (SO FAR)!
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32min
November 24, 2025First Taste: Ally Ang reads from Let the Moon Wobble
Discover the Best Debut Books of 2025.
Learn more about DEBUT U - classes about the publishing industry taught by today's hottest writers.

On every First Taste Reading Series episode, a writer introduces their book and reads a selection from it.
Ally Ang, author of Let the Moon Wobble, reads a selection of poems from their debut poetry collection.
You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781949944884

Links!
Ally Ang on the Internet: https://allysonang.com/
Ally Ang on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoceanisgay
Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net

Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful

Debutiful on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/debutiful.bsky.social

Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful
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10min
November 13, 2025 Ravishing by Eshani Surya - Body On the Page
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Eshani Surya, author of Ravishing, joined the podcast to discuss invisible disabilities, finding community, and the power of editing and revising.
You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780802164681

Links!
Eshani Surya on the Internet: https://www.eshani-surya.com/
Eshani Surya on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eshanisurya
Eshani Surya on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/eshanisurya.bsky.social
Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net
Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful
Debutiful on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/debutiful.bsky.social

DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025 (SO FAR)!
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34min
November 10, 2025First Taste: Cloud Delfina Cordona Reads From The Past is a Jean Jacket
Learn more about DEBUT U - classes about the publishing industry taught by today's hottest writers.

On every First Taste Reading Series episode, a writer introduces their book and reads a selection from it.
Cloud Delfina Cordona, author of The Past is a Jean Jacket, reads a selection of poems from her debut poetry collection.
You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9798885740593

Links!
Cloud Delfina Cordona on the Internet: https://cloudelfina.online
Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net

Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful

Debutiful on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/debutiful.bsky.social

Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful

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FAQs about Debutiful:

How many episodes does Debutiful have?

The podcast currently has 307 episodes available.

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