Date With A Debut
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! Date With a Debut is featured as part of the Australian literary platform Words & Nerds, which features several shows covering new releases, romance, horror, queer fiction and more. You can catch Nick, as well as main host Dani Vee and dozens of Australia’s best selling authors now.
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ORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: 7 March 2024
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.
For the first episode of our new series, Nick sits down with Eleanor Elliot Thomas, author of The Opposite of Success. They discuss the book, setting a story over the course of a day, the moment where things just got to hell, and more.
WARNING: this podcast contains coarse language
BOOKS:
Debut Feature:
The Opposite of Success by Eleanor Elliot Thomas: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/R5qRmb
Other Books Mentioned:
The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/y2Ar9W
The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Waot by Junot Diaz: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/75qboQ
PRODUCTION NOTES:
Host: Nick Wasiliev
Guest: Eleanor Elliot Thomas
Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev
Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz
Production Code: 2:1
Episode Number: #14
Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds) and Emily Booth (Text Publishing)
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© 2024 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.
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
ORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: December 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 thirteenth episode (and finale for 2023), Nick sits down with Philippa Kaye, author of Girl Detectives Just Wanna Have Fun. They discuss the book, setting a story in the world of the Eighties, first nations representation, creating a ‘comfort’ crime novel, and more.
Also, stay tuned to the end for some exciting news about the future of Date With A Debut at the end of this podcast.
BOOKS:
Debut Feature:
Girl Detectives Just Wanna Have Fun by Philippa Kaye: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/rQbo3y
Other Books Mentioned:
Five Bush Weddings by Clare Fletcher: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/EKVvXQ
Duck a l'Orange for Breakfast by Karina May: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/Y990JJ
Looking For Alibrandi by Melina Marchetta: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/bay9Jb
SEE ALSO:
A Little Idea Podcast: https://www.nicholaswasiliev.com/podcasts
PRODUCTION NOTES:
Host: Nick Wasiliev
Guest: Philippa Kaye
Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev
Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz
Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds)
Follow Nick Wasiliev (+ Date With A Debut):
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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.
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
ORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: November 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 twelfth episode, Nick sits down with Amy Lovat, author of Mistakes And Other Lovers. They discuss the book, growing up and being in the space of life transition, setting a story in Newcastle and how that translated to the themes of the book, and more.
BOOKS:
Debut Feature:
Mistakes and Other Lovers by Amy Lovat: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/zNXAEe
Other Books Mentioned:
Salt and Skin by Eliza Henry-Jones: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/WqJZnG
The Wakes by Dianne Yarwood: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/nL1d7M
Hot Little Hands by Abigail Ulman: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/EKGLme
Denizen by James McKenzie Watson: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/nLjqGo
SEE ALSO:
Secret Book Stuff: https://www.secretbookstuff.com/
PRODUCTION NOTES:
Host: Nick Wasiliev
Guest: Amy Lovat
Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev
Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz
Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds) and Jane Watkins (Pan Macmillan Australia).
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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.
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
ORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: October 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 eleventh episode, Nick sits down with Meg Vertigan, author of The Strong Dress. They discuss the book, the dark world of experimental medical treatments that still persist to this day, capturing the world of trauma, Australia in the 1970s, and more.
TRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains references to dangerous medical practices and assault. Listener discretion is advised.
BOOKS:
Debut Feature:
The Strong Dress by Meg Vertigan: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/9gx194
Other Books Mentioned:
Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/k0QnQ0
Loaded by Christos Tsiolkas: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/Gmo6on
The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/VmRrR6
FEATURE:
A Little Idea Podcast: https://www.nicholaswasiliev.com/podcasts
PRODUCTION NOTES:
Host: Nick Wasiliev
Guest: Meg Vertigan
Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev
Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz
Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds) and Paul McDonald (University of Newcastle). This podcast was recorded at the University of Newcastle Podcast Recording Studio (Awabakal).
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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.
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
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 tenth episode, Nick sits down with Suzanne Frankham, author of Shadow Over Edmund Street. They discuss the book, the world of crime novels and subverting expectations, the experience of having your book received by an audience, and more.
BOOKS:
Debut Feature:
Shadow Over Edmund Street by Suzanne Frankham: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/Qy20M6
FEATURE:
A Little Idea Podcast: https://www.nicholaswasiliev.com/podcasts
PRODUCTION NOTES:
Host: Nick Wasiliev
Guest: Suzanne Frankham
Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev
Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz
Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Lise Clayton (Batemans Books New Zealand)
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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.
Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
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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© 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.
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
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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A LITTLE IDEA PODCAST: FeedWEBSITE: www.nicholaswasiliev.com YOUTUBE: @NickWasiliev_OfficialINSTAGRAM: @nickwasilievTWITTER/X: @Nick_WasilievFACEBOOK: Nick WasilievTIKTOK: @nickwasiliev
© 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.
Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
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)
Follow Nick Wasiliev (+ Date With A Debut):
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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.
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
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)
Follow Nick Wasiliev (+ Date With A Debut):
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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.
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
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.