Date With A Debut

Date with a Debut is a podcast hosted by writer Nick Wasiliev, shining a light on debut authors, their incredible books, and their journeys to publication.
In our 18th episode of series four, Nick chats with William J. Byrne, discussing his historical fiction debut, The Warrumbar.
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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/
 
BOOKS: 
Debut:
The Warrumbar / William J. Byrne: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/zzvVNx 
Additional books mentioned:
A Fine Balance / Rohinton Mistry: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/VOK1yR 
Burial Rites / Hannah Kent: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/GKq3x2 
 
PRODUCTION NOTES: 
Host: Nick Wasiliev
Guest: William J. Byrne
Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev
Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz
Production Code: 4.18
Episode Number: #76
Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), UWA Publishing
 
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Date with a Debut is a podcast hosted by writer Nick Wasiliev: shining a light on debut authors, their incredible books, and their journeys to publication.
The main show will return next week for the final two episodes of the main series before we finish 2026 with three Debut Revisited specials, but to bridge the gap please enjoy a sneak peek of my newsletter show exclusive, Second Date, where authors return for a second round of rapid-fire questions.
Check out a historical fiction/romance special as I go spoiler-heavy with Lenny Robinson and Bryony McGuinness, and if you like it, sign up below! 
WARNING: this episode contains coarse language.
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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/
 
MAIN EPISODES:
Lenny Robinson: https://dwad.podpixels.com/ep/series-4-episode-13-and-in-the-morning-by-lenny-robinson/
Bryony McGuinness: https://dwad.podpixels.com/ep/series-4-episode-17-violet-town-by-bryony-mcguinness/ 
 
BOOKS: 
Debut Features:
And in the Morning / Lenny Robinson: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/JkWKNE 
Violet Town / Bryony McGuinness: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/QYv6Ba 
Other Books Mentioned:
Land / Maggie O’Farrell: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/m4J737
Middlemarch / George Eliot: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/L0yQqV 
Mansfield Park / Jane Austen: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/4axb51 
The Scarlet Letter / Nathaniel Hawthorne: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/m4JARD 
The Handmaid’s Tale / Margaret Atwood: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/5kD6bn 
Villette / Charlotte Bronte: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/rEqZnB 
David Copperfield / Charles Dickens: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/VOvEyk 
Crown of Midnight / Sarah J. Maas: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/VOvEyk 
Crescent City / Sarah J. Maas: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/OYvgRG 
The One Remaining / Paula McLean: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/yZP02y 
Alchemised / SenLinYu: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/qWLJ4O 
The Book Thief / Markus Zusak: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/gRej10 
The Iliad and The Odyssey / Homer, Samuel Butler (Translator): https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/WOvnqn 
 
PRODUCTION NOTES: 
Host: Nick Wasiliev
Guests: Lenny Robinson & Bryony McGuinness
Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev
Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz
Production Code: 4:X2
Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Jean Smith, Siena Johnstone, Sarah Valle (UQP Press), Bakers Lane Books, Julia Ferracane (Righteous PR) 
 
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Date with a Debut is a podcast hosted by writer Nick Wasiliev: shining a light on debut authors, their incredible books, and their journeys to publication.
In our 17th episode of series four, Nick chats with Bryony McGuinness, discussing her historical YA debut, Violet Town.
Enjoy the show? Drop us a review; it really helps the show out! 
You can also subscribe to our new monthly newsletter and get access to exclusive show Second Date: https://nickwasiliev.substack.com/ 
Sign up to the free Instagram Date with a Debut Writing/Reading Crew: https://bit.ly/4pyCx9u 
Check out our brand new podcast website: https://dwad.podpixels.com/ 
Check out the 2026 sponsor of the podcast, Pod Pixels: https://bit.ly/4cbG1Zt 
Subscribe on Podbean to never miss an episode: https://www.podbean.com/site/podcatcher/index/blog/3mRME5IMoSJx 
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/
 
BOOKS: 
Debut:
Violet Town / Bryony McGuinness: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/QYv6Ba 
Additional books mentioned:
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone / J.K. Rowling: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/5kD7Wb 
Don’t Forget to Remember Me / Annie Drum: https://bit.ly/4gJd49y 
 
PRODUCTION NOTES: 
Host: Nick Wasiliev
Guest: Bryony McGuinness
Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev
Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz
Production Code: 4.17
Episode Number: #75
Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Bakers Lane Books, Julia Ferracane (Righteous PR)
 
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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.

Date with a Debut is a podcast hosted by writer Nick Wasiliev: shining a light on debut authors, their incredible books, and their journeys to publication.
This week, we welcome our second collaboration for the year as Nick sits down with one of the co-hosts of The Book Deal podcast, Tina Strachan!
Listen to The Book Deal: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2368528 
Follow The Book Deal on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_book_deal_podcast/ 
Follow Tina Strachan: https://www.instagram.com/td_strachan/ 
Follow Madeleine Cleary: https://www.instagram.com/madeleineclearywrites/ 
Follow Natasha Rai: https://www.instagram.com/raiwriting/ 
Enjoy the show? Drop us a review, it really helps the show out! 
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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/
 
BOOKS: 
The Book Deal Authors:
Neeka and the Missing Key / Tina Strachan, Max Hamilton (Illustrator): https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/9VBjJ0 
Neeka and the Storm / Tina Strachan, Max Hamilton (Illustrator): https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/AgY1Ex 
Neeka and the Great Search / Tina Strachan, Max Hamilton (Illustrator): https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/ZVevNQ 
The Butterfly Women / Madeleine Cleary: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/9VevmY 
An Onslaught of Light / Natasha Rai: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/092QEJ 
 
Other Books Mentioned:
And in the Morning / Lenny Robinson: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/JkWKNE 
R.I.P. Nanny Tobbins / Lucie Stevens: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/yqdP4W 
Imogen in Waiting / Lindsay Bartels: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/rE1WxQ 
My Mum is a Bird / Angie Cui, Evie Barrow (Illustrator): https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/yZxPkv 
 
PRODUCTION NOTES: 
Host: Nick Wasiliev
Guests: Tina Strachan
Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev
Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz
Production Code: 4.16
Episode Number: #74
Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Tina Strachan (The Book Deal)
 
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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.

Date with a Debut is a podcast hosted by writer Nick Wasiliev: shining a light on debut authors, their incredible books, and their journeys to publication.
In our 15th episode of series four, Nick chats with Stephanie MacFie, discussing her delightful romcom, Once Upon a Breakfast Show.
Enjoy the show? Drop us a review, it really helps the show out! 
You can also subscribe to our new monthly newsletter, and get access to exclusive show Second Date: https://nickwasiliev.substack.com/ 
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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/
Check out Stephanie’s podcasting business: https://stephaniemacfie.com/#top 
 
BOOKS: 
Debut:
Once Upon a Breakfast Show / Stephanie MacFie: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/dyrbGk 
Additional books mentioned:
The Wedding Forecast / Nina Kenwood: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/NGEnb2 
Side Character Energy / Olivia Tolich: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/yZonkW 
The Boyfriend Clause / Bridie Blake: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/QYKVaz 
 
PRODUCTION NOTES: 
Host: Nick Wasiliev
Guest: Stephanie MacFie
Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev
Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz
Production Code: 4.15
Episode Number: #73
Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Cora Roberts (Text Publishing)
 
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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.

Date with a Debut is a podcast hosted by writer Nick Wasiliev: shining a light on debut authors, their incredible books, and their journeys to publication.
In our 14th episode of series four, Nick chats with Whitney Fitzsimmons, discussing her thrilling debut rural noir, The Rising.
Enjoy the show? Drop us a review, it really helps the show out! 
You can also subscribe to our new monthly newsletter, and get access to exclusive show Second Date: https://nickwasiliev.substack.com/ 
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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/
 
BOOKS: 
Debut:
The Rising / Whitney Fitzsimmons: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/qWBXqj 
Additional books mentioned:
Where The Wild Things Are / Maurice Sendak: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/9Vra30 
The Picasso Ransom / A.T. Prewett: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/rEBox5 
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine / Gail Honeyman: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/5kxP39 
The Pillars of the Earth / Ken Follett: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/enbPGD 
 
PRODUCTION NOTES: 
Host: Nick Wasiliev
Guest: Whitney Fitzsimmons
Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev
Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz
Production Code: 4.14
Episode Number: #72
Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Ventura Press, Nicole Webb (Nicole Webb Book Publicity)
 
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© 2026 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.

Date with a Debut is a podcast hosted by writer Nick Wasiliev, shining a light on debut authors, their incredible books, and their journeys to publication.
In our 13th episode of series four, Nick chats with Lenny Robinson, discussing her debut war fiction novel, And In The Morning.
Enjoy the show? Drop us a review; it really helps the show out! 
You can also subscribe to our new monthly newsletter and get access to exclusive show Second Date: https://nickwasiliev.substack.com/ 
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Check out the 2026 sponsor of the podcast, Pod Pixels: https://bit.ly/4cbG1Zt 
Subscribe on Podbean to never miss an episode: https://www.podbean.com/site/podcatcher/index/blog/3mRME5IMoSJx 
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/
 
BOOKS: 
Debut:
And in the Morning / Lenny Robinson: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/JkWKNE 
Additional books mentioned:
The Song of Achilles / Madeline Miller: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/gR4OE9 
The Animals In That Country / Laura Jean McKay: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/DWOX62 
 
PRODUCTION NOTES: 
Host: Nick Wasiliev
Guest: Lenny Robinson
Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev
Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz
Production Code: 4.13
Episode Number: #71
Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Jean Smith, Siena Johnstone, Sarah Valle (UQP Press)
 
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© 2026 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.

Date with a Debut is a podcast hosted by writer Nick Wasiliev: shining a light on debut authors, their incredible books, and their journeys to publication.
In our 12th episode of series four, Nick chats with Jane R. Miles about her incredible thriller, Stay Buried.
Enjoy the show? Drop us a review, it really helps the show out! 
You can also subscribe to our new monthly newsletter, and get access to exclusive show Second Date: https://nickwasiliev.substack.com/ 
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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/
 
BOOKS: 
Debut:
Stay Buried / Jane R. Miles: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/MK26qq 
 
Additional books mentioned:
Shirley Jackson: A Rather Haunted Life / Ruth Franklin: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/L0rmVM 
Year of Wonders / Geraldine Brooks: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/rEbDZv 
Frankenstein / Mary Shelley: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/PzkVXe 
Mastering the Art of French Cooking Volumes 1 & 2 / Julia Child: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/L0rmba 
Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit / Jeanette Winterson: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/9VQz5e 
The Killer Inside Me / Jim Thompson: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/PzkV36 
Your Favorite Scary Movie / Ashley Cullins: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/enBEVg 
Save the Cat! Writes a Novel / Jessica Brody: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/GbqVzE 
 
PRODUCTION NOTES: 
Host: Nick Wasiliev
Guest: Jane R. Miles
Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev
Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz
Production Code: 4.12
Episode Number: #70
Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), HQ/HarperCollins 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.

Date with a Debut is a podcast hosted by writer Nick Wasiliev: shining a light on debut authors, their incredible books, and their journeys to publication.
In our 11th episode of series four, Nick chats with Lindsay Bartels about her prescient biography, Imogen in Waiting.
WARNING: this book and podcast contain in-depth topics around fertility issues. If this is something that has affected you or someone you know, help is available. 
Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia (PANDA): 1300 726 306
PANDA website: https://www.panda.org.au/
Red Nose Australia: https://rednose.org.au/ 
The Pink Elephants Support Network: https://www.pinkelephants.org.au/
This podcast also contains occasional coarse language.
Enjoy the show? Drop us a review, it really helps the show out! 
You can also subscribe to our new monthly newsletter and get access to exclusive show Second Date: https://nickwasiliev.substack.com/ 
Check out our brand new podcast website: https://dwad.podpixels.com/ 
Check out the 2026 sponsor of the podcast, Pod Pixels: https://bit.ly/4cbG1Zt 
Subscribe on Podbean to never miss an episode: https://www.podbean.com/site/podcatcher/index/blog/3mRME5IMoSJx 
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/
 
BOOKS: 
Debut:
Imogen in Waiting / Lindsay Bartels: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/yqdP4W 
 
Additional books mentioned:
LIT / Anna Woods: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/L0okxL 
When The Party's Over / Kaitie Hoskins: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/DWV5xn
When Lemons Give You Life / Anna Johnston: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/rEedz5 
The Wedding People / Alison Espach: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/5kmJM9 
Breath / Carly-Jay Metcalfe: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/yqdP4W 
 
PRODUCTION NOTES: 
Host: Nick Wasiliev
Guest: Lindsay Bartels
Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev
Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz
Production Code: 4.11
Episode Number: #69
Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Third Rail Press, Julia Ferracane (Righteous PR)
 
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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.

Date with a Debut is a podcast hosted by writer Nick Wasiliev: shining a light on debut authors, their incredible books, and their journeys to publication.
In our tenth episode of series four, Nick chats with Dr Dominique Lee, the author of the powerful memoir, What's Been Broken Is All the More Sharp.
WARNING: this book and podcast contains in-depth topics of sexual assault, trauma and mental health - listener and reader discretion is highly advised. If this is something that has affected you or someone you know, help is available. 
FullStop Australia:  https://fullstop.org.au/ & 1800 FULL STOP
National Sexual Abuse and Redress Support Service: 1800 211 028
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Rainbow Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence Helpline: 1800 497 212
Blue Knot Foundation: 1300 657 380
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Content Warning (28:57 - 36:10): we discuss Dr Dominique Lee’s sexual assault and the impact of that event.
Enjoy the show? Drop us a review, it really helps the show out! 
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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/
 
BOOKS: 
Debut:
What's Been Broken Is All the More Sharp / Dominique (Yoo Young) Lee: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/4aLQDL 
Additional books mentioned:
Marigold Mind Laundry / Jungeun Yun: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/yZOd3B 
Voiceprint / Sally Prosser: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/MKk6xY 
 
PRODUCTION NOTES: 
Host: Nick Wasiliev
Guest: Dominique (Yoo Young) Lee
Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev
Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz
Production Code: 4.10
Episode Number: #68
Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Dean Publishing, Emma Pei Yin (yinfluence editorial) 
 
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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.