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. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593655788 Marcela Fuentes on the Internet: https://www.marcelafuent…

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, 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 …

August Thompson, the author of ANYONE'S GHOST, joined the podcast to discuss the Boston Celtics, metal music, and writing sad books. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593656563 August Thompson on the Internet: https://www.august-thompson.com/ August Thompson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/augustpthomp…

Isabel Banta, the author of HONEY, joined the podcast to discuss early-2000s pop, reading across genre, and writing a coming-of-age novel. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781250333469 Isabel Banta on the Internet: https://www.isabelbanta.com/ Isabel Banta on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isabel.banta/ De…

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, Manuel Betancourt reads an excerpt from his debut book The Male Gazed! You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/97816462…

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. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593542187 Santiago Jose Sanchez on the Internet: https://www.santiagojosesanchez.com…

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! You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.o…

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. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781639732890 Joanna Pearson on the Internet: https://www.joanna-pearson.com/ Debutiful…

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. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781662602474 Puloma Ghosh on the Internet: https://www.pulomaghosh.com/ Pulom…

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…

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 Kimberly King Parsons on the Internet: https://www.kimberlykingparsons.com/ Kimberly …

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! You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org…

Emma Copley Eisenberg, the author of HOUSEMATES, joined the podcast to discuss literary community, writing across genre, and all things Philadelphia. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593242230 Emma Copley Eisenberg on the Internet: https://www.emmacopleyeisenberg.com/ Emma Copley Eisenberg on Instagram: https…

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, 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/…

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! You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593594902 Melissa Mogollon on the Internet: https://melissamogollon.com/ Melissa Mogollon on Instagram: https://www.insta…

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! You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781…

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 Alina Grabowski on the Internet: https://www.…

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 her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593474334 Jiaming Tang on the Internet:…

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, Garrard Conley reads an excerpt from his debut novel All the World Beside! You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780…

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, Uche Okonkwo reads an excerpt from her debut short story collection A Kind of Madness! You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.or…

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. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781668018378 Christine Ma-Kellams on the Internet: https://www.christinema-kellams.com/ Christ…

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, 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/339/9781496236…

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. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781250882837 Ursula Villareal-Moura on the Internet: https:…

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, Jessie Ren Marshall reads an excerpt from her debut short story collection Women! In! Peril! You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://books…

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. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781646221974 Marissa Hi…

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, 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://booksh…

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! You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781668018613 Alexandra Tanner on the Internet: https://www.alexandratanner.com/ Alexandra Tanner on Instagram…

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/339/9…

Sierra Greer, the author of ANNIE BOT, joined the podcast to discuss the future, robots, and writing for different ages. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780063312692 Sierra Greer on the Internet: https://www.sierragreerwriter.com/ Sierra Greer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sierra_greer_writer/ Sierra …

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 R…

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. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780385549974 Andrew Boryga on the Internet: https://www.andrewboryga.com/ Andrew Boryga on Instagram:…

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, Jennifer Croft reads an excerpt from her debut novel The Extinction of Irena Rey! You can purchase a copy of his book here: https://bookshop.org/a/3…

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! You can purchase a copy of his book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780063323988 G…

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…

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! You can purchase a copy of his book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593598290…

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! You can purchase a copy of his book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/979…

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 her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593654828 Phillip B. Williams on the Internet: https://www.phillipbw…

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! You can purchase a copy of his book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780063330092 R…

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 Mariah Stovall on the Internet: https://www.mariahstovall.com/ Mariah Sto…

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. Hub City on the Internet: https://hubcity.org/ Hub City on I…

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, Sean Enfield reads an excerpt from his debut essay collection Holy American Burnout! You can purchase a copy of his book here: https://bookshop.org/…

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 her book …

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, 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.…

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 Christina Cooke on the Internet:…

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. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/97808021…

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…

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 Celine Saintclare on the Internet: https://celinesaint.com/ Celine Saintclare on Instagram: ht…

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, Aube Rey Lescure reads an excerpt from her debut novel River East, River West. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/…

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 İnci…

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 Kat…