ORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: 30th May 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 Leesa Ronald to discuss her debut novel, Special Delivery.

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BOOKS: 

Debut Feature:

Special Delivery / Leesa Ronald: https://bit.ly/3F4tEBX 

Other Books Mentioned:

Nina Kenwood / Nina Kenwood: https://bit.ly/3F0YbRa 

Beach Read / Emily Henry: https://bit.ly/43pOq7c 

Five Bush Weddings / Clare Fletcher: https://bit.ly/3FbPVxJ 

PRODUCTION NOTES: 

Host: Nick Wasiliev

Guest: Leesa Ronald

Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev

Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz

Production Code: 3:3

Episode Number: #37

Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Allen & Unwin

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