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 twenty-first - and final - episode of series two, Nick sits down with Raidah Shah Idil, author of How to Free a Jinn. They discuss the book, creating Malaysia on the page, drawing on Islamic faith in the creation of fantasy, smashing traditional literary tropes, and more.

BOOKS:

Debut Feature:

How to Free a Jinn by Raidah Shah Idil: https://angusrobertson.4tqiav.net/qzDEnN

Other Books Mentioned:

Hanna Alkaf Collection: https://bit.ly/48t5T0m

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin: https://angusrobertson.4tqiav.net/aORx1o

Fledgling by S. K. Ali: https://bit.ly/3C9vfEH

Sabriel by Garth Nix: https://bit.ly/48CyiRR

PRODUCTION NOTES:

Host: Nick Wasiliev

Guest: Raidah Shah Idil

Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev

Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz

Production Code: 2:21

Episode Number: #34

Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Reem Galal (Allen & Unwin Kids and YA)

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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.