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 sixteenth episode of series two, Nick sits down with Melissa Goode, author of Ordinary Human Love. They discuss the book, how your values come into conflict with the needs of others, love and obligation, and more.

TRIGGER WARNING: This podcast and book discuss mental health and adult themes, so reader and listener discretion is advised.

BOOKS:

Debut Feature:

Ordinary Human Love by Melissa Goode: https://bit.ly/4d4jmMX

Other Books Mentioned:

Light Years by James Salter: https://bit.ly/3TucYrc

Housekeeping by Marilynne Robinson: https://bit.ly/3B3mSKb

PRODUCTION NOTES:

Host: Nick Wasiliev

Guest: Melissa Goode

Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev

Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz

Production Code: 2:16

Episode Number: #29

Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Zoe Victoria (Ultimo Press Australia)

© 2024 Nick Wasiliev and Breathe Art Holdings

‘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.