Date With A Debut is a podcast hosted by writer Nick Wasiliev: shining a light on debut authors, their incredible books and their journeys to publication.

For the tenth episode of series two, Nick sits down with Dr. Mykaela Saunders, author of Always Will Be. They discuss the book, correcting the lack of representation of first nations culture in Australian storytelling, the value of short stories and more.

BOOKS:

Debut Feature:

Always Will Be by Mykaela Saunders: https://www.uqp.com.au/books/always-will-be

Other Books Mentioned:

Heat and Light by Ellen van Neerven: https://bit.ly/3WGWQF0

The Kadaitcha Sung by Sam Watson: https://bit.ly/3SuKTQq

Land of the Golden Clouds by Archie Weller: https://bit.ly/3ysZnZZ

This All Come Back Now by Mykaela Saunders: https://www.uqp.com.au/books/this-all-come-back-now

The Swan Book by Alexis Wright: https://bit.ly/3YpW40b

PRODUCTION NOTES:

Host: Nick Wasiliev

Guest: Mykaela Saunders

Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev

Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz

Production Code: 2:10

Episode Number: #23

Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Sarah Valle (University of Queensland Press)

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‘Date With A Debut’ is a Words and Nerds and Breathe Art Podcasts co-production recorded and edited on Awabakal Country, and we pay our respects to all elders past and present.