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.

This week, Nick sits down with Natalia Figueroa Barroso to discuss her debut novel, Hailstones Fell Without Rain.

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BOOKS:

Debut Feature:

Hailstones Fell Without Rain / Natalia Figueroa Barroso: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/kOrzLV

Other Books Mentioned:

Dirt Poor Islanders / Winnie Dunn: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/VxMZoj

The Tribe / Michael Mohammed Ahmad: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/EEM9QD

PRODUCTION NOTES:

Host: Nick Wasiliev

Guest: Natalia Figueroa Barroso

Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev

Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz

Production Code: 3:17

Episode Number: #51

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

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