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, in our final episode of Series 3, Nick sits down with Emma Clancey to discuss her YA fantasy debut, This Dream Will Devour Us.

Also, stay tuned for an exciting new miniseries announcement at the end of the podcast!

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BOOKS:

Debut Feature:

This Dream Will Devour Us / Emma Clancey: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/RG7z2g

Other Books Mentioned:

Bat Eater / Kylie Lee Baker: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/JKAdJ7

Of Flame and Fury / Mikayla Bridge: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/Dy75Bn

The Farm / Jessica Mansour-Nahra: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/ramyxv

All The Missing Children / Zahid Gamieldien: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/K0gKr9

The Poppy War / R.F. Kuang: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/55oRKN

PRODUCTION NOTES:

Host: Nick Wasiliev

Guest: Emma Clancey

Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev

Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz

Production Code: 3:21

Episode Number: #55

Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Reem Galal (Allen & Unwin Children’s)

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