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Debutiful episodes

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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52 min
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/
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39 min
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

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Esther Ifesinachi Okonkwo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifesinachy/
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12 min
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
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38 min
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/
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41 min
July 30, 2025First Taste: Katie Yee Reads From Maggie
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On every First Taste Reading Series episode, a writer introduces their book and reads a selection from it.
Katie Yee, author of Maggie; or, A Man and a Woman Walk Into a Bar, reads an excerpt from her debut novel.
You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781668084212

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Katie Yee on the Internet: https://www.katieyee.net/
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9 min
July 29, 2025 Bitter Sweet by Hattie Williams - How Sometimes Accidents Lead to Success
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Hattie Williams, author of Bitter Sweet, joined the podcast to discuss accidentally finding a career in book publicity, finding the drive to write a book, and how art and music influenced her life.
You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593874202

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Hattie Williams on the Internet: https://www.hattiewilliams.com/
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26 min
July 23, 2025 House of Beth by Kerry Cullen: Sad, Weird, Horny
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Kerry Cullen, author of House of Beth, joined the podcast to discuss literary scouting, having a 'drawer' novel, and writing with OCD.
You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781668074596

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Kerry Cullen on the Internet: https://kerrycullenwrites.com/
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33 min
July 21, 2025First Taste: Carrie R. Moore Reads From Make Your Way Home
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On every First Taste Reading Series episode, a writer introduces their book and reads a selection from it.
Carrie R. Moore, author of Make Your Way Home, reads an excerpt from her debut short story collection.
You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781668077436

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Carrie R. Moore on the Internet: https://www.carriermoore.com/
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10 min
July 16, 2025 My Train Leaves at Three by Natalie Guerrero: Finding Yourself and Your Community
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Natalie Guerrero, author of My Train Leaves at Three, joined the podcast to discuss her dog Tupac, finding her community, and navigating the publishing industry.
You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593977330.

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Natalie Guerrero on the Internet: https://natalieguerrero.com/
Natalie Guerrero on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliee.guerrero/
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46 min

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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.