Debutiful

By Debutiful

Discover debut authors with Debutiful. In each episode, host Adam Vitcavage has an in-depth chat with a debut author about their first book, their reading and writing history, and their writing and ed... more

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September 02, 2025First Taste: Antonio Michael Downing Reads From Black Cherokee
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On every First Taste Reading Series episode, a writer introduces their book and reads a selection from it.
Antonio Michael Downing, author of Black Cherokee, reads an excerpt from his novel.
You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781668066102

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Antonio Michael Downing on the Internet: https://antoniomichaeldowning.com/
Antonio Michael Downing on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antoniomichaeldowning/

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11min
August 29, 2025First Taste: Ed Park Reads From An Oral History of Atlantis
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On every First Taste Reading Series episode, a writer introduces their book and reads a selection from it.
Ed Park, author of An Oral History of Atlantis, reads an excerpt from his debut short story collection.
You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780812998993

Links!
Ed Park on the Internet: https://ed-park.com/
Ed Park on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tharealedpark/

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13min
August 27, 2025 Dominion by Addie E. Citchens - The Great Mississippi Novel
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Addie E. Citchens, author of Dominion, joined the podcast to discuss Mississippi, finding her path to writing that works for her, and making sure her ending was the ending her book deserved.
You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780374609337

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Addie E. Citchens on Instagram: http://instagram.com/addie_e_citchens
Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net
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36min
August 20, 2025 These Memories Do Not Belong To Us by Yiming Ma - From MBA to MFA
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Yiming Ma, author of These Memories Do Not Belong To Us, joined the podcast to discuss transitioning from the business and tech world to writing fiction, learning about how his memories work, and his love for the NBA!
You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780063413481

Links!
Yiming Ma on the Internet: https://yiming-ma.com/
Yiming Ma on Instagram: http://instagram.com/yimingwrites
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48min
August 18, 2025First Taste: Tennessee Hill Reads From Girls With Long Shadows
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On every First Taste Reading Series episode, a writer introduces their book and reads a selection from it.
Tennessee Hill, author of Girls With Long Shadows, reads an excerpt from her debut novel.
You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780063412019

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Tennessee Hill on the Internet: https://www.tennesseehillwrites.com/

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

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6min
August 15, 2025 Atomic Hearts by Megan Cummins - What is a Debut, Anyway?
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Megan Cummins, author of Atomic Hearts, joined the podcast to discuss debuting a novel after a successful story collection, writing a teen voice for adult readers, and her position at Public Books.
You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593875353

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Megan Cummins on the Internet: https://megancummins.com/
Megan Cummins on Instagram: http://instagram.com/meganmcummins
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52min
August 13, 2025 Dwelling by Emily Hunt Kivel - The Hero's Journey of the Housing Crisis
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Emily Hunt Kivel, author of Dwelling, joined the podcast to discuss finding a good first reader, vulnerability, and the hero's journey.
You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780374616069

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Emily Hunt Kivel on the Internet: https://www.emilyhuntkivel.com/
Emily Hunt Kivel on Instagram: http://instagram.com/emilyhuntress
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39min
August 08, 2025First Taste: Esther Ifesinachi Okonkwo Reads From The Tiny Things Are Heavier
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On every First Taste Reading Series episode, a writer introduces their book and reads a selection from it.
Esther Ifesinachi Okonkwo, author of The Tiny Things Are Heavier, reads an excerpt from her debut novel.
You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781639734108

Links!
Esther Ifesinachi Okonkwo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifesinachy/

Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net

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

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

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12min
August 06, 2025 Extinction Capital of the World by Mariah Rigg - An Ode to Hawai'i, Family, and Climate
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Mariah Rigg, author of Extinction Capital of the World, joined the podcast to discuss Hawai'i, literary friendship, and writing after a concussion.
You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780063419971

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Mariah Rigg on the Internet: https://www.mariahrigg.com/
Mariah Rigg on Instagram: http://instagram.com/riggstah
Mariah Rigg on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/debutiful.bsky.social
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38min
July 31, 2025 Literary Agent Kate McKean Wants You To Write Through It
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Kate McKean, author of Write Through It: An Insider's Guide to Publishing and the Creative Life and creator of the newsletter Agents & Books, joined the podcast to her life as an agent, what's changes in the business in the past two decades, and why breaking into the publishing industry is so hard today.
You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781668055540

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Kate McKean on the Internet: https://www.katemckean.com/
Subscribe to Agents & Books: https://www.agentsandbooks.com/
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How many episodes does Debutiful have?

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