Date With A Debut

Series 1, Episode 9 - Naima Brown on The Shot

ORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: September 2023
Date With a Debut is featured as part of the Australian literary platform Words & Nerds. Check out all shows on the platform here: https://danivee.com.au/podcasts/
 
Welcome to the miniseries hosted by author, podcaster and book fanatic, Nick Wasiliev. This is Date With A Debut: shining a light on debut authors, their incredible books and their journeys to publication.
 
In our ninth episode, Nick sits down with Naima Brown, author of The Shot. They discuss the book, the world of reality television and how far it could go, what happens when ambition takes control, and more.
 
BOOKS: 
 
Debut Feature:
The Shot by Naima Brown: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/R5bYD9 
 
Other Books Mentioned:
The Overstory by Richard Powers: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/QybzvP 
 
FEATURE:
 
A Little Idea Podcast: https://www.nicholaswasiliev.com/podcasts 
 
PRODUCTION NOTES: 
 
Host: Nick Wasiliev
Guest: Naima Brown
Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev
Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz
Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Candice Wyman (Pan Macmillan Australia)
 
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‘Date With A Debut’ is a Words and Nerds and Breathe Art Podcasts co-production recorded and edited on Awabakal Country, and we pay our respects to all elders past and present.

Series 1, Episode 8 - Amy Taylor on Search History

ORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: August 2023
Date With a Debut is featured as part of the Australian literary platform Words & Nerds. Check out all shows on the platform here: https://danivee.com.au/podcasts/
 
Welcome to the miniseries hosted by author, podcaster and book fanatic, Nick Wasiliev. This is Date With A Debut: shining a light on debut authors, their incredible books and their journeys to publication.
 
In our eighth episode, Nick sits down with Amy Taylor, author of Search History. They discuss the book, the world of dating, how the internet has changed human interaction, and more.
 
BOOKS: 
 
Debut Feature:
Search History by Amy Taylor: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/q4ERog 
 
Other Books Mentioned:
Night and Day by Virginia Woolf: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/QyNqE6 
Saving Agnes by Rachel Cusk: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/9gM1qE 
Luster by Raven Leilani: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/PyrLnR 
Love & Virtue by Diana Reid: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/LXxvEo 
 
FEATURE:
 
A Little Idea Podcast: https://www.nicholaswasiliev.com/podcasts 
 
PRODUCTION NOTES: 
 
Host: Nick Wasiliev
Guest: Amy Taylor
Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev
Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz
Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Isabelle O'Brien & Caitlin Hester (Allen & Unwin)
 
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‘Date With A Debut’ is a Words and Nerds and Breathe Art Podcasts co-production recorded and edited on Awabakal Country, and we pay our respects to all elders past and present.

Series 1, Episode 7 - Mikki Brammer on The Collected Regrets Of Clover

ORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: July 2023
Date With a Debut is featured as part of the Australian literary platform Words & Nerds. Check out all shows on the platform here: https://danivee.com.au/podcasts/
 
Welcome to the miniseries hosted by author, podcaster and book fanatic, Nick Wasiliev. This is Date With A Debut: shining a light on debut authors, their incredible books and their journeys to publication.
 
In our sixth episode, Nick sits down with Mikki Brammer, author of The Collected Regrets of Clover. They discuss the book, overcoming an existential fear of death, the world of death doulas and death cafes, and more.
 
BOOKS: 
 
Debut Feature:
The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/DKbzMd
 
Other Books Mentioned:
Intimacies by Katie Kitamura: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/QyN3x3 
You Exist Too Much by Zaina Arafat: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/9gMaB3 
Maame by Jessica George: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/jrnAj0 
 
FEATURE:
 
A Little Idea Podcast: https://www.nicholaswasiliev.com/podcasts 
 
PRODUCTION NOTES: 
 
Host: Nick Wasiliev
Guest: Mikki Brammer
Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev
Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz
Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Jessica Malpass (Penguin Random House Australia)
 
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‘Date With A Debut’ is a Words and Nerds and Breathe Art Podcasts co-production recorded and edited on Awabakal Country, and we pay our respects to all elders past and present.

Series 1, Episode 6 - André Dao on Anam

ORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: July 2023
Date With a Debut is featured as part of the Australian literary platform Words & Nerds. Check out all shows on the platform here: https://danivee.com.au/podcasts/
 
Welcome to the miniseries hosted by author, podcaster and book fanatic, Nick Wasiliev. This is Date With A Debut: shining a light on debut authors, their incredible books and their journeys to publication.
 
In our sixth episode, Nick sits down with André Dao, author of Anam. They discuss the book, turning a story from memoir to fiction, overcoming the weight of memory, and more. 
 
BOOKS: 
 
Debut Feature:
Anam by André Dao: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/q4g0Zy 
 
Other Books Mentioned:
Lost Children Archive by Valeria Luiselli: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/QyKG4A 
 
OTHER NOTES:
 
Voiceworks: https://www.voiceworksmag.com.au/ 
 
PRODUCTION NOTES: 
 
Host: Nick Wasiliev
Guest: André Dao
Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev
Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz
Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Bella Arnott-Hoare (Penguin Random House Australia)
 
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‘Date With A Debut’ is a Words and Nerds and Breathe Art Podcasts co-production recorded and edited on Awabakal Country, and we pay our respects to all elders past and present.

Series 1, Episode 5 - Kate J. Armstrong on Nightbirds

ORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: June 2023
Date With a Debut is featured as part of the Australian literary platform Words & Nerds. Check out all shows on the platform here: https://danivee.com.au/podcasts/
 
Welcome to a new miniseries hosted by author, podcaster and book fanatic, Nick Wasiliev. This is Date With A Debut: shining a light on debut authors, their incredible books and their journeys to publication.
 
In our fifth episode, Nick sits down with Kate J. Armstrong, author of Nightbirds. They discuss the book, channelling true historical events, crafting an unlikely sisterhood, and more. 
 
BOOKS: 
 
Debut Feature:
Nightbirds by Kate J. Armstrong: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/k0OQWn 
 
Other Books Mentioned:
Captive Prince by C.S. Pacat: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/anOYeb 
The Isles of the Gods by Amie Kaufman: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/GmKogr 
 
KATE’S PODCASTS: 
The Exploress Podcast: https://www.theexploresspodcast.com/ 
Pub Dates: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/pub-dates/id1589892622 
 
PRODUCTION NOTES: 
 
Host: Nick Wasiliev
Guest: Kate J. Armstrong
Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev
Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz
Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Reem Galal (Allen & Unwin)
 
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© 2023 Nick Wasiliev and Breathe Art Holdings
 
‘Date With A Debut’ is a Words and Nerds and Breathe Art Podcasts co-production recorded and edited on Awabakal Country, and we pay our respects to all elders past and present.

Series 1, Episode 4 - Nina Wan on The Albatross

ORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: May 2023
Date With a Debut is featured as part of the Australian literary platform Words & Nerds. Check out all shows on the platform here: https://danivee.com.au/podcasts/
 
Welcome to a new miniseries hosted by author, podcaster and book fanatic, Nick Wasiliev. This is Date With A Debut: shining a light on debut authors, their incredible books and their journeys to publication.
 
In our fourth episode, Nick sits down with Nina Wan, author of The Albatross. They discuss the book, creating a 21st century Mr. Darcy, the hardest shot in all of golf, and more. 
 
BOOKS: 
 
Debut Feature:
The Albatross by Nina Wan: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/xkLQVk 
 
Other Books Mentioned:
Joan Didion Collection: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/Qyj4ZY 
Disgrace by J. M. Coetzee: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/rQaOkG 
 
PRODUCTION NOTES: 
 
Host: Nick Wasiliev
Guest: Nina Wan
Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev
Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz
Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Clare Keighery (Pan Macmillan Australia)
 
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‘Date With A Debut’ is a Words and Nerds and Breathe Art Podcasts co-production recorded and edited on Awabakal Country, and we pay our respects to all elders past and present.

Series 1, Episode 3 - Karina May on Duck a l'Orange for Breakfast

ORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: May 2023
Date With a Debut is featured as part of the Australian literary platform Words & Nerds. Check out all shows on the platform here: https://danivee.com.au/podcasts/
 
Welcome to a new miniseries hosted by author, podcaster and book fanatic, Nick Wasiliev. This is Date With A Debut: shining a light on debut authors, their incredible books and their journeys to publication.
In our third episode, Nick sits down with Karina May, author of Duck a l'Orange for Breakfast. They discuss the book, being picked from the slush pile, dating in the online world, and more. 
PRODUCER’S NOTE: Nick encountered small issues with his mic, apologies if the sound quality is variable at times.
BOOKS: 
Debut Feature:
Duck a l'Orange for Breakfast by Karina May: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/Y990JJ 
Other Books Mentioned:
Five Bush Weddings by Clare Fletcher: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/MmmW9J 
No Hard Feelings by Genevieve Novak: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/LXXWQj 
Crushing by Genevieve Novak: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/q44B75 
How To Be Second Best by Jessica Dettmann: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/xkkR7A 
PRODUCTION NOTES: 
Host: Nick Wasiliev
Guest: Karina May
Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev
Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz
Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Candice Wyman (Pan Macmillan Australia)
 
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‘Date With A Debut’ is a Words and Nerds and Breathe Art Podcasts co-production recorded and edited on Awabakal Country, and we pay our respects to all elders past and present.
 

Series 1, Episode 2 - Mali Waugh on Judgement Day

ORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: April 2023
Date With a Debut is featured as part of the Australian literary platform Words & Nerds. Check out all shows on the platform here: https://danivee.com.au/podcasts/
 
Welcome to a new miniseries hosted by author, podcaster and book fanatic, Nick Wasiliev. This is Date With A Debut: shining a light on debut authors, their incredible books and their journeys to publication.
 
In our second episode, Nick sits down with Mali Waugh, author of Judgement Day. They discuss the book, the world of the Melbourne court system, Wuthering Heights and more. 
 
BOOKS: 
 
Debut Feature:
Judgement Day by Mali Waugh: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/R5yB42 
 
Other Books Mentioned:
All These Perfect Strangers by Aoife Clifford: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/y2R0nB 
The Mirror And The Light by Hilary Mantel: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/MmXJ0Y 
Spare by Prince Harry: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/LXPVz3 
Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/DKVPjG 
 
PRODUCTION NOTES: 
 
Host: Nick Wasiliev
Guest: Mali Waugh
Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev
Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz
Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Allie Schotte (Pan Macmillan Australia)
 
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‘Date With A Debut’ is a Words and Nerds and Breathe Art Podcasts co-production recorded and edited on Awabakal Country, and we pay our respects to all elders past and present.

Series 1, Episode 1 - Diane Yarwood on The Wakes

ORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: April 2023
Date With a Debut is featured as part of the Australian literary platform Words & Nerds. Check out all shows on the platform here: https://danivee.com.au/podcasts/
 
Welcome to a new miniseries hosted by author, podcaster and book fanatic, Nick Wasiliev. This is Date With A Debut: shining a light on debut authors, their incredible books and their journeys to publication.
 
In our first episode, Nick sits down with Dianne Yarwood, author of The Wakes. They discuss the book, examining death from a new angle, the joy of little things and more. 
 
BOOKS: 
Debut Feature:
The Wakes by Dianne Yarwood: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/nL1d7M 
Other Books Mentioned:
Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/4PeV13 
 
PRODUCTION NOTES: 
Host: Nick Wasiliev
Guest: Dianne Yarwood
Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev
Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz
Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Madison Garratt & Rebecca Saunders (Hachette Australia)
 
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‘Date With A Debut’ is a Words and Nerds and Breathe Art Podcasts co-production recorded and edited on Awabakal Country, and we pay our respects to all elders past and present.

Teaser Trailer: Welcome to Date With a Debut, hosted by Nick Wasiliev

Welcome to Date with a Debut, a podcast about debut authors, their incredible books, and their journey to publication. If you are looking for a new author to discover, or writing inspiration, this is the place to be.
Hosted by Australian author and creator Nick Wasiliev, this podcast sits down with debut authors, discussing their books, their unique journeys to release, and their own life stories. Grab a coffee, sit back, and let us introduce you to your new favourite authors!
 
New episodes every Tuesday.
 
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Date With a Debut is featured as part of the Australian literary platform Words & Nerds. You can catch Nick, as well as main host Dani Vee and dozens of Australia’s best selling authors now: https://danivee.com.au/podcasts/
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‘Date With A Debut’ is a Words and Nerds and Breathe Art Podcasts co-production recorded and edited on Awabakal Country, and we pay our respects to all elders past and present.