ORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: 20th September 2025

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, I sit down with Matt Rogers to discuss his debut novel, The Forsaken.

TRIGGER WARNING: this podcast and book discuss topics of suicide and suicidal themes, so reader and listener discretion is advised. If you or anyone you know is struggling, help is available to you. Contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

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BOOKS: 

Debut Feature:

The Forsaken / Matt Rogers: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/raoVZQ 

Other Books Mentioned:

Galveston / Nic Pizzolatto: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/19Q60d 

Denizen / James McKenzie Watson: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/Xm36ba 

PRODUCTION NOTES: 

Host: Nick Wasiliev

Guest: Matt Rogers

Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev

Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz

Production Code: 3:13

Episode Number: #47

Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Jade Gould (Simon & Schuster Australia)

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