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.

In our sixth episode of series four, Nick sits down with Emily Lighezzolo, the author of the award-winning literary fiction debut, Life Drawing.

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BOOKS: 

Debut:

Life Drawing / Emily Lighezzolo: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/aNWM9Q 

Additional books mentioned:

Dream State / Eric Puchner: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/GbZM4B 

Song of the Crocodile / Nardi Simpson: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/B52vV4  

PRODUCTION NOTES: 

Host: Nick Wasiliev

Guest: Emily Lighezzolo

Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev

Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz

Production Code: 4.6

Episode Number: #64

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

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