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 14th episode of series four, Nick chats with Whitney Fitzsimmons, discussing her thrilling debut rural noir, The Rising.
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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.
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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:
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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‘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! 
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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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© 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 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! 
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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:
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.
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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.

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 ninth episode of series four, Nick sits down with Albert Jamae, the author of self-help book Shaping Tomorrow’s Man.
WARNING: this book and podcast contains topics of mental health, self harm, domestic violence and fertility issues, listener and reader discretion is strongly advised. If this is something that affects you or your loved ones, help is available.
Movember: https://mylifepsychologists.com.au/ 
MensLine Australia: 1300 78 99 78
Beyond Blue: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ 
LifeLine: 13 11 14
Shaping Tomorrow’s Man Podcast: https://albertjamae.com.au/podcast 
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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:
Shaping Tomorrow's Man / Albert Jamae: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/jR51Mv 
Additional books mentioned:
When Men Cry / Nick Wasiliev: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/1nNdg 
The Secret of Secrets / Dan Brown: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/5kqjX9 
The Resilience Project / Hugh van Cuylenburg: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/enQROD 
 
PRODUCTION NOTES: 
Host: Nick Wasiliev
Guest: Albert Jamae
Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev
Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz
Production Code: 4.9
Episode Number: #67
Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Hawkeye 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.
Series 4 gets back up and running with a special two-part collaboration with one of the best Aussie book podcasts going around, Talking Aussie Books!
In part two, Nick and Claudine Tinellis discuss what the future holds for debut Aussie authors in 2026, and both go through a round of rapid-fire questions.
Talking Aussie Books: https://claudinetinellis.com/episodes/ 
Claudine Tinellis - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claudinetinellis 
PART ONE: https://datewithadebutpodcast.podbean.com/e/series-4-episode-8-part-1-collaboration-with-claudine-tinellis-from-talking-aussie-books/?token=766d6ad21ad6d8fe0f70e4f6842acf41 
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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: 
Other Books Mentioned:
Life Drawing / Emily Lighezzolo: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/aNWM9Q 
Stay Buried / Jane R. Miles: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/MK26qq 
Wake in Fright / Kenneth Cook: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/L0ObLM 
The Animals In That Country / Laura Jean McKay: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/DWOX62 
The Sisters of Serendib / Ayesha Inoon: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/jRQo7P 
The Society of Literary Marauders / Sasha Wasley: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/k49BKL 
Disgraceful / Rachel Fox McLeod: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/9Vn5Ye 
Dove / Georgia Harper: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/aNjaXj 
The Couples Retreat / Mercedes Mercier: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/X4GDe5 
The Bookshop of Buried Pasts / Sarah Clutton: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/B5OZM9 
Billie King / Shannon Kelly-White:https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/zzPLVm 
 
PRODUCTION NOTES: 
Host: Nick Wasiliev
Guests: Claudine Tinellis
Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev
Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz
Production Code: 4:8.2
Episode Number: #66
Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Claudine Tinellis
 
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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.
Series 4 gets back up and running with a special collaboration with one of the best Aussie book podcasts going around, Talking Aussie Books!
In part one, Nick chats with host Claudine Tinellis around her background around starting the podcast, before diving into their own selection of debut recommendations.
Talking Aussie Books: https://claudinetinellis.com/episodes/ 
Claudine Tinellis - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claudinetinellis 
PART TWO: https://datewithadebutpodcast.podbean.com/e/series-4-episode-8-part-2-talking-the-future-for-debut-authors-with-claudine-tinellis-from-talking-aussie-books/?token=fd56d85987f3599d6f8bef2eaa2a0bda
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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 Features:
The Heir Apparent / Rebecca Armitage: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/QYAmro
When The Party's Over / Katie Hoskins: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/DWV5xn  
Solo Mum by Choice / Lorena Oates: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/eneVMO 
The Beauty of Broken Things / Melissa Sharman: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/GbOzJm 
 
PRODUCTION NOTES: 
Host: Nick Wasiliev
Guests: Claudine Tinellis
Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev
Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz
Production Code: 4:8.1
Episode Number: #66
Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Claudine Tinellis
 
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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.
While the main show is off for the next few weeks and will return in late June for the continuation of series four, to bridge the gap, please enjoy a sneak peek of my new newsletter show, Second Date, where authors return for a second round of rapid-fire questions.
Check out a romance special as I go spoiler-heavy with Bridie Blake and Amanda Hewitt, and if you like it, sign up below! I have a special deal currently where if you sign up to the newsletter, you can have 50% off a monthly or yearly VIP subscription for the next twelve months. That's $3 a month, or $25 a year!
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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:
Bridie Blake: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-9rath-1a98846 
Amanda Hewitt: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-gr9zq-1a9a11e 
 
BOOKS: 
Debut Features:
The Boyfriend Clause / Bridie Blake: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/QYKVaz 
The Last Resort / Amanda Hewitt: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/QYOB1P 
 
Other Books Mentioned:
An Academic Affair / Jodi McAlister: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/aNAL1N 
The Love Contract / Steph Vizard: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/GbVQjn 
What Did I Miss? / Holly Brunnbauer: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/Vx5MZj 
The Good Part / Sophie Cousens: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/JkVjr2 
Melina Marchetta Collection: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/X4nrxG 
Jane Eyre / Charlotte Brontë: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/enEQ11 
Wuthering Heights / Emily Brontë: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/5kZq51 
Rebecca / Daphne du Maurier: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/1GPg9z 
Persuasion / Jane Austen: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/VOYQxj 
 
PRODUCTION NOTES: 
Host: Nick Wasiliev
Guests: Bridie Blake & Amanda Hewitt
Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev
Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz
Production Code: 4:X1
Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Aideen Gallagher, Fruzsi Gal (Text Publishing), Maeve Carragher, Cath Hayes (Echo 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 seventh episode of series four, Nick sits down with Melissa Sharman, the author of an incredible memoir, The Beauty of Broken Things.
WARNING: this book and podcast contains topics of mental health, self harm, domestic violence and fertility issues, listener and reader discretion is strongly advised. If this is something that affects you or your loved ones, help is available.
Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia (PANDA): 1300 726 306
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Beyond Blue: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ 
LifeLine: 13 11 14
Egg Donation Australia: https://www.eggdonationaustralia.com.au/ 
Enjoy the show? Drop us a review, it really helps the show out! 
You can also subscribe to our new monthly newsletter: https://nickwasiliev.substack.com/ 
Check out our brand new podcast website: https://dwad.podpixels.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 Beauty of Broken Things / Melissa Sharman: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/1G7X5m 
 
Additional books mentioned:
Know My Name / Chanel Miller: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/gRGmb9
A Language of Limbs / Dylin Hardcastle: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/oNOxem 
Solo Mum by Choice / Lorena Otes: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/yqdP4W 
 
PRODUCTION NOTES: 
Host: Nick Wasiliev
Guest: Melissa Sharman
Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev
Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz
Production Code: 4.7
Episode Number: #65
Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Hawkeye Publishing
 
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