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Debutiful
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Discover debut authors with Debutiful. In each episode, host Adam Vitcavage has an in-depth chat with a writer about why they write, how they write, and the path to publishing their debut book.
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Middlemen by Laura B. McGrath - Are Literary Agents Parasites?
May 700:39:17Tap to summarizeLaura B. McGrath, author of Middlemen: Literary Agents and the Making of American Fiction, joined the podcast to discuss the history of literary agents, their role in the publishing industry, and just how many books are published in a single year. (The answer will shock you.) You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780691256160 Links! Laura B. McGrath on the Internet: https://laurabmcgrath.substack.com/ Laura B. McGrath Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurabmcgrath Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/debutiful.bsky.social /// DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2026!
Transcribe →One Leg on Earth by 'Pemi Aguda - Enjoying the Hard Parts of Creativity
May 600:28:27Tap to summarize'Pemi Aguda, author of One Leg On Earth, joined the podcast to discuss finding joy in the hard parts of creativity, how short stories and novels are different, and what life has been like since her breakout debut story collection, Ghostroots. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781324065876 Links! 'Pemi Aguda on the Internet: https://pemiaguda.com/ 'Pemi Aguda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pem.i Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/debutiful.bsky.social /// DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2026!
Transcribe →The Memory Museum by M Lin - "So, Do You Have a Novel?"
Apr 2900:43:28Tap to summarizeM Lin, author of The Memory Museum, joined the podcast to discuss short stories, writing in her second language, and her approach to creativity. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781644453858 Links! M Lin on the Internet: https://m-lin.com/ M Lin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_memory_museum Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/debutiful.bsky.social /// DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2026!
Transcribe →Squirming by Monika Ostrowska - Writers Should Be Readers
Apr 2300:39:15Tap to summarizeMonika Ostrowska, author of Squirming, joined the podcast to discuss creating Triangle House, writing like everyone she knows is dead, and why she kept her poetry collection a secret. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781566897532 Links! Monika Ostrowska on the Internet: https://www.instagram.com/monikamostrowska/ Triangle House on the Internet: https://triangle.house Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/debutiful.bsky.social /// DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2026!
Transcribe →Harmless by Miranda Shulman - How To Write Four First Drafts And Still Love Your Novel
Apr 800:41:09Tap to summarizeMiranda Shulman, author of Harmless, joined the podcast to discuss writing four drafts of her debut in rapid succession, her experience at BookEnds, a fellowship supported by Stony Brook University, and saying no to an agent until her book was ready. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9798217046065 Links! Miranda Shulman on the Internet: https://www.mirandashulman.com/ Miranda Shulman on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirandashulman/ Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/debutiful.bsky.social /// DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2026!
Transcribe →Spoiled Milk by Avery Curran: Queer Academia and Gothic Horror
Mar 2500:29:12Tap to summarizeAvery Curran, author of Spoiled Milk, joined the podcast to discuss 19th century spiritualism, researching 1920s slang, and how she approaches writing academia vs fiction. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780385551595 Links! Avery Curran on the Internet: https://averycurran.co.uk/ Avery Curran on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/averyelisabethcurran/ Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/debutiful.bsky.social /// DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2026!
Transcribe →The Fountain by Casey Scieszka: The Ever-Evolving Journey to Writing a Book
Mar 1800:44:08Tap to summarizeCasey Scieszka, author of The Fountain, joined the podcast to discuss Tuck Everlasting, her late, dear friend who helped hold her accountable while writing this novel, and finding a new agent as she transitioned from nonfiction to fiction. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780063393400 Links! Casey Scieszka on the Internet: https://www.caseyscieszka.com/ Casey Scieszka on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sprucetoninn Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/debutiful.bsky.social /// DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2026!
Transcribe →Debuti-Vault: Brandon Taylor Discusses Real Life (2020)
Mar 1100:50:31Tap to summarizeWe open the vault and are re-airing our February 2020 episode with Brandon Taylor discussing his debut novel, Real Life. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780525538899 Links! Brandon Taylor on the Internet: https://brandonlgtaylor.com/ Brandon Taylor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonlgtaylor Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/debutiful.bsky.social /// DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2026!
Transcribe →Bloodfire, Baby by Eirinie Carson - Seeking People to People Vibes
Feb 2500:31:54Tap to summarizeEirinie Carson, author of Bloodfire, Baby, joined the podcast to discuss finding her late best friend in everything she writes, finding a career without an MFA, and how publicity for her memoir and novel are different (and the same). You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9798217044825 Links! Eirinie Carson on the Internet: https://www.eiriniecarson.com/ Eirinie Carson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eirinieeee Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/debutiful.bsky.social /// DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2026!
Transcribe →She Made Herself a Monster by Anna Kovatcheva - Surprising Yourself With Every Draft
Feb 1200:39:27Tap to summarizeAnna Kovatcheva, author of She Made Herself a Monster, joined the podcast to discuss being a lazy writer, growing up as a vampire girly, and wanting to surprise herself with every draft You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780063436374 Links! Anna Kovatcheva on the Internet: https://www.kovatcheva.com Anna Kovatcheva on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cozyvampirebat Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/debutiful.bsky.social /// DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2026! /// If you’re a debut author with a book coming out in 2026 or 2027, check out the Debut Author Club, a new online community run by author Hannah Howard and educator Kelsey Shipman. It brings together first-time authors who want a supportive place to process the rollercoaster of traditional publishing while getting real answers about edits, marketing, publicity, and launch strategy. Join for access to expert talks, monthly coaching, and shared media opportunities. Listeners of this podcast get $20 off the monthly membership price for a full year with the discount code DEBUTIFUL. You can learn more and join here.
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