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Celine Saintclare, the author of SUGAR, BABY, joined the podcast to discuss publishing in the UK vs USA, sex in literature, and writing to avoid getting a "real adult job."

You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781639732463

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Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, TAMMY ARMSTRONG reads an excerpt from their debut novel PEARLY EVERLASTING!

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Jared Lemus, author of Guatemalan Rhapsody, joined the podcast to discuss how Guatemala inspires him, being a pantser with a belt, what he means by "the fundamental level," and the difference between writing a short story and a novel.

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Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Nora Lange reads an excerpt from their debut novel US FOOLS!

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Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series in which writers read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetites with delicious writing. Today, PATRICIA CORAL reads an excerpt from their debut book, Women Surrounded By Water!

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Alexandra Tanner, the author of WORRY, joined the podcast to discuss books as personalities, Wes Anderson, Donald Glover, and finding an editor who gets her and her work!

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Anamely Salgado Reyes, the author of My Mother Cursed My Name, joined the podcast to discuss finding herself and following her dreams, learning the publishing process on the fly, and what makes her happy.

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Kendra Winchester, the founder of Read Appalachia, to discuss the Appalachian literature she loves, why reading as much as we do isn't a recommendation, and how she has created two of my favorite podcasts of all time: Read Appalachia and the now-finished Reading Women.

Plus, listen to me on Kendra's podcast, where we discuss the importance of debut books, and hear book recommendations from me!

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Sierra Greer, the author of ANNIE BOT, joined the podcast to discuss the future, robots, and writing for different ages. 

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Marissa Higgins, the author of A GOOD HAPPY GIRL, joined the podcast to discuss how a Garth Greenwell workshop helped her write her debut, sending her manuscript to agents too soon, and how it is exciting to see how readers contextualize books differently.

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Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing.

Today, Maura Cheeks reads an excerpt from her novel Acts of Forgiveness!

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Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, BRITTANY ROGERS reads an excerpt from their debut novel GOOD DRESS!

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Lena Valencia, the author of Mystery Lights, joined the podcast to discuss being playful with her writing, why connective tissue is important for story collections, and finding inspiration to start writing.

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Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing.

Today, Rae Giana Rashad reads an excerpt from her novel The Blueprint!

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Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing.

Today, Tobias Carroll reads an excerpt from his short story collection Transitory!

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Melissa Mogollon, the author of OYE, joined the podcast to discuss fake degrees and MFAs, writing to see herself in a book, the joys of teaching, and more!

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Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Emilie Menzel reads an excerpt from their debut novel THE GIRL WHO BECAME A RABBIT!

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Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing.

Today, Charlee Dyroff reads an excerpt from her debut novel Loneliness & Company!

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Ledia Xhoga, the author of Misinterpretation, joined the podcast to discuss K-Drama recommendations, combining humor and suspense, and finding inspiration in hearing conversations.

You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781959030805

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Karissa Chen, author of Homeseeking, joined the podcast to discuss how her MFA at Sarah Lawrence gave her confidence as a writer, how being a lit mag editor helped shape her own writing, and how she explores that romantic and familial love can endure despite distance and time in Homeseeking.

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Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series in which writers read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetites with delicious writing. Today, CAMERON WALKER reads an excerpt from their debut book, How to Capture Carbon!

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Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing.

Today, Frankie Barnet reads an excerpt from her debut novel Mood Swings!

You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781662602597

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Olufunke Grace Bankole, author of The Edge of Water, joined the podcast to discuss the power of coffee, taking an untraditional path to publishing, and why embracing the unknown can lead to success.

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Puloma Ghosh, the author of MOUTH, joined the podcast to discuss having a regular ol' non-writing day job as a writer, not caring about spoilers, and what her experience was like in a low-residency MFA.

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Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing.

Today, Ananda Lima reads an excerpt from her debut novel Craft: Stories I Wrote For the Devil!

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On every First Taste Reading Series episode, a writer will introduce their book and read a selection from it.

Sarah Lyn Rogers, author of Cosmic Tantrum, reads three poems from her debut poetry collection.

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Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Kat Tang reads an excerpt from their debut novel FIVE-STAR STRANGER!

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Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing.

Today, Kate Brody reads an excerpt from her debut novel Rabbit Hole.

You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781641294874

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Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing.

Today, Gina Chung reads an excerpt from her debut short story collection Green Frog!

You can purchase a copy of his book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593469361

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Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing.

Today, Samuel Kọ́láwọlé reads an excerpt from his debut novel THE ROAD TO THE SALT SEA!

You can purchase a copy of his book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780063050853

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Jordan Kopy, the author of Theodora Hendrix and the Monstrous League of Monsters, joined the podcast to discuss Middle Grade fiction, how to write for young people, and the childhood classics that inspired her.

You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781665906838

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What happens after your book launch, go on a book tour, and then the publicity cycle dies down? Host Adam Vitcavage circles back with an author ~6 months after their book comes out to see how they're holding up and to reflect on their past few months.

Today's guest is L'Oreal Thompson Payton, whose Stop Waiting for Perfect: Step Out of Your Comfort Zone and Into Your Power came out in August 2023. Since then she has been a guest on CBS Mornings and has connected with readers who struggle with perfectionism.

You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781637743072

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Ruben Reyes Jr., the author of There is a Rio Grande in Heaven, joined the podcast to discuss growing up in a house of non-readers, using high concepts as a launching point for stories, and using political events to generate ideas.

You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780063336278

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Meg Reid, the Executive Director of Hub City, joined the podcast to all things Hub City, including independent publishing, running an indie bookstore located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and what it's like to work in an everchanging literary world when you're not based in a major city.

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Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing.

Today, Rita Bullwinkel reads an excerpt from her debut novel Headshot!

You can purchase a copy of his book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593654101

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Bruna Dantas Lobato, the author of Blue Light Hours, joined the podcast to discuss her translation work, why connections across continents matter, and how Zoom conversations helped her write her book.

You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780802163776

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Alejandro Heredia, author of Loca, joined the podcast to discuss the interiority of characters, why he wrote about the Dominican Village in the Bronx, immigration, and queerness.

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Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing.

Today, Temim Fruchter reads an excerpt from her debut novel City of Laughter.

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Today, Sean Enfield reads an excerpt from his debut essay collection Holy American Burnout!

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Marie Tierney, the author of Deadly Animals, joined the podcast to discuss bleak endings, whodunnit vs whydunnit books, and why animals fascinate her.

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Alana Saab, the author of PLEASE STOP TRYING TO LEAVE ME, joined the podcast to discuss cats, mental health, and empowerment through writing.

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Siliva Park, author of Luminous, joined the podcast to discuss the use of pronouns in Korean, starting their debut as a middle-grade novel, and writing sibling stories.

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Isabel Banta, the author of HONEY, joined the podcast to discuss early-2000s pop, reading across genre, and writing a coming-of-age novel.

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Emma Copley Eisenberg, the author of HOUSEMATES, joined the podcast to discuss literary community, writing across genre, and all things Philadelphia. 

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Andrés N. Ordorica, the author of HOW WE NAMED THE STARS, joined the podcast to discuss how different cities shaped his identity and why family and voice are important to his work. Plus stick around for book recommendations and get a tip on what clothing store you have to visit if you're ever visiting Edinburgh. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781646221882

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Joanna Pearson, the author of BRIGHT AND TENDER DARK, joined the podcast to discuss non-mystery mysteries, psychiatry, and publishing a debut novel on a bigger press four books into her career.

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Christine Ma-Kellams, the author of THE BAND, joined the podcast to discuss K-Pop, the power of language, and writing empirical studies on culture, social perception, and relationships.

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Today, Garrard Conley reads an excerpt from his debut novel All the World Beside!

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Jiaming Tang, the author of CINEMA LOVE, joined the podcast to discuss his mother's relationship to his work, finding out who his book was about, and growing in the years since his book was finished and what excites him about the future.

You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593474334

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Today, Sarai Johnson reads an excerpt from her debut novel GROWN WOMEN!

You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780063294431

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Mike Fu, the author of Masquerade, joined the podcast to discuss how studying across the globe influenced his reading and writing, how he wrote and edited his debut novel, and where he wants to take his writing next.

You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781959030843

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Freda Epum, author of The Gloomy Girl Variety Show, reads a short excerpt from her debut memoir.

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Katherine Packert Burke, the author of Still Life, joined the podcast to discuss the books she wrote before her debut, writing close to her real life, and the future of trans writing. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781324076360

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Kimberly King Parsons, the author of WE WERE THE UNIVERSE, joined the podcast to discuss what advice she gives her students, how she sets goals, and the business side of publishing.

You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780525521853

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Mariah Stovall, the author of I LOVE YOU SO MUCH IT'S KILLING US BOTH, joined the podcast to discuss how punk music influenced her, if book blurbs matter, and what being a literary agent means. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781593767600

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August Thompson, the author of ANYONE'S GHOST, joined the podcast to discuss the Boston Celtics, metal music, and writing sad books.

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Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Lilliam Rivera reads an excerpt from their debut novel TINY THREADS!

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Today, J. Nicole Jones reads an excerpt from her debut novel The Witches of Bellinas!

You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781646221806

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İnci Atrek, the author of HOLIDAY COUNTRY, joined the podcast to discuss how why place is so important to her, transitioning from the corporate world to write a book, and why returning to her book's manuscript after taking a break from it was the right decision.

You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781250889461

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Today, Jessie Ren Marshall reads an excerpt from her debut short story collection Women! In! Peril!

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Today, Laura Chow Reeve reads an excerpt from her debut short story collection A Small Apocalypse!

You can purchase a copy of his book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780810146945

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Today, Shubnum Khan reads an excerpt from her U.S. debut novel The Djinn Waits A Hundred Years.

You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593653456

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Today, Jennifer Croft reads an excerpt from her debut novel The Extinction of Irena Rey!

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Today, Uche Okonkwo reads an excerpt from her debut short story collection A Kind of Madness!

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Today, Aube Rey Lescure reads an excerpt from her debut novel River East, River West.

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Today, Manuel Betancourt reads an excerpt from his debut book The Male Gazed!

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Santiago Jose Sanchez, the author of HOMBRECITO, joined the podcast to discuss finding yourself in your writing, writing stories vs writing novels, and why time was needed to finish the debut.

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Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series in which writers read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetites with delicious writing. Today, MARGUERITE SHEFFER reads an excerpt from their debut book, The Man in the Banana Trees!

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Jessica Elisheva Emerson, the author of Olive Days, joined the podcast to discuss how libraries helped mold her and why she writes about Los Angeles. Plus, she gives book recommendations! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781640096530

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Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Chris Koslowski reads an excerpt from his debut novel KAYFABE!

You can purchase a copy of his book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781952119859

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Rae Garringer, the author of Country Queers: A Love Letter, joined the podcast to discuss being an oral historian, why rural stories matter, and how we can support Appalachia when the region needs us the most.

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Phillip B. Williams, the author of OURS, joined the podcast to discuss his napping habits, how his poetry and debut novel inform each other, and why it's not his business what readers take away from his book. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593654828

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Maria Zoccola, author of Helen of Troy, 1993, reads three poems from her debut poetry collection.

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Sam Sax, the author of Yr Dead, joined the podcast to discuss poetry, finding inspiration, and what the process was like for writing their debut novel. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781952119996

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Today, Parul Kapur reads an excerpt from her debut novel Inside the Mirror!

You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781496236784

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Alina Grabowski, the author of WOMEN AND CHILDREN FIRST, joined the podcast to discuss being an only child who told a lot of stories, her college and MFA experiences, and creating distinct voices for all of her narrators.

You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781638930785

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Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Alisa Alering reads an excerpt from their debut novel SMOTHERMOSS!

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Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing.

Today, Annell López reads an excerpt from her debut story collection I'll Give You A Reason!

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Colwill Brown, author of We Pretty Pieces of Flesh, joined the podcast to discuss how growing up in Doncaster, coming to terms with a long-term invisible disability, and how this novel came to her on a bench.

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Christina Cooke, the author of BROUGHTUPSY, joined the podcast to discuss eating peanut butter and grapes, the decade it took to create her debut novel, and how her agent and editor helped shape her writing as well as her as a person. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781646221882

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Aria Aber, author of Good Girl, joined the podcast to discuss always wanting to be an artist of some kind, writing in English vs German or Farsi, and figuring out how to find her characters' desires.

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On every First Taste Reading Series episode, a writer introduces their book and reads a selection from it.

Lena Moses-Schmitt, author of True Mistakes, reads three poems from her debut poetry collection.

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Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Komail Aijazuddin reads an excerpt from their debut novel MANBOOBS!

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Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, CHERRY LOU SY reads an excerpt from their debut novel Love Can't Feed You!

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Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Benjamin Resnick reads an excerpt from their debut novel NEXT STOP!

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Ursula Villareal-Moura, the author of LIKE HAPPINESS, joined the podcast to why she re-reads books, finding herself in literature, the ups and downs of finding an agent, and how this book stemmed from a short story idea.

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What happens after your book launch, book tour, and the publicity cycle dies down? Host Adam Vitcavage sits down with an author ~6 months after their book comes out to circle back with them to see how they're holding up and to reflect on their past few months.

Today's guest is Ruth Madievsky, whose sexy ALL-NIGHT PHARMACY came out in July 2023 when it captivated readers and was named Debutiful's Best Debut Book of 2023.

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Marcela Fuentes, the author of MALAS, joined the podcast to discuss growing up in a border town in Texas, her career as a writer/educator and how they intersect, and what teaching has taught her about writing.

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Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing.

Today, Gareth Brown reads an excerpt from his novel The Book of Doors!

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Ruthvika Rao, the author of The Fertile Earth, joined the podcast to discuss a career pivot, letting her characters drive the story, and how to crystalize time on the page.

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Andrew Boryga, the author of VICTIM, joined the podcast to discuss being a Mets fan in the Bronx, how his community made him who he is today, and if hustling is good/bad/neither.

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Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Holly Baxter reads an excerpt from their debut novel CLICKBAIT!

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Kyle Paoletta, author of American Oasis: Finding the Future in the Cities of the Southwest, reads a short excerpt from his debut nonfiction book.

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Gina María Balibrera, the author of The Volcano Daughters, joined the podcast to discuss turning a short story into a novel, finding inspiration in the past, and why ghost stories are so appealing. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593317235

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Amy Stuber, the author of Sad Grownups, joined the podcast to discuss publishing in her fifties, why short stories are the purest form of writing, and how she gets inspiration from the people around her.

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Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a series in which writers read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetites with delicious writing. Today, JULIAN ZABALBEASCOA reads an excerpt from their debut book, What We Tried to Bury Grows Here!

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Maya Kessler, the author of Rosenfeld, joined the podcast to discuss being a perfectionist, writing sex, and what is and isn't lost in translated literature.

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