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Gina María Balibrera - The Volcano Daughters Sep 04, 2024

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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.
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First Taste: Komail Aijazuddin reads from Manboobs Sep 02, 2024

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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!

You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781419773846

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Sam Sax - Yr Dead Aug 28, 2024

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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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Kendra Winchester - Read Appalachia Aug 22, 2024

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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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Anamely Salgado Reyes - My Mother Cursed My Name Aug 21, 2024

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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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First Taste: Holly Baxter reads from Clickbait Aug 20, 2024

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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!

You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780063375765

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Lena Valencia - Mystery Lights Aug 15, 2024

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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.

You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781959030621

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First Taste: Kat Tang Reads from Five-Star Stranger Aug 12, 2024

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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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Ruben Reyes Jr. - There is a Rio Grande in Heaven Aug 08, 2024

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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.

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First Taste: Alisa Alering Reads From Smothermoss Aug 06, 2024

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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!

You can purchase a copy of their book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781959030584

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