Date With A Debut

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! 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. read less
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Series 1, Episode 10 - Suzanne Frankham on Shadow Over Edmund Street
2d ago
Series 1, Episode 10 - Suzanne Frankham on Shadow Over Edmund Street
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)   Follow Nick Wasiliev (+ Date With A Debut): A LITTLE IDEA PODCAST: Feed WEBSITE: www.nicholaswasiliev.com YOUTUBE: @NickWasiliev_Official INSTAGRAM: @nickwasiliev TWITTER/X: @Nick_Wasiliev FACEBOOK: Nick Wasiliev TIKTOK: @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.
Series 1, Episode 9 - Naima Brown on The Shot
Nov 18 2024
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)   Follow Nick Wasiliev (+ Date With A Debut): A LITTLE IDEA PODCAST: Feed WEBSITE: www.nicholaswasiliev.com YOUTUBE: @NickWasiliev_Official INSTAGRAM: @nickwasiliev TWITTER/X: @Nick_Wasiliev FACEBOOK: Nick Wasiliev TIKTOK: @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.
Series 1, Episode 8 - Amy Taylor on Search History
Nov 11 2024
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)   Follow Nick Wasiliev (+ Date With A Debut): A LITTLE IDEA PODCAST: Feed WEBSITE: www.nicholaswasiliev.com YOUTUBE: @NickWasiliev_Official INSTAGRAM: @nickwasiliev TWITTER/X: @Nick_Wasiliev FACEBOOK: Nick Wasiliev TIKTOK: @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.
Series 1, Episode 7 - Mikki Brammer on The Collected Regrets Of Clover
Nov 4 2024
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)   Follow Nick Wasiliev (+ Date With A Debut): A LITTLE IDEA PODCAST: Feed WEBSITE: www.nicholaswasiliev.com YOUTUBE: @NickWasiliev_Official INSTAGRAM: @nickwasiliev TWITTER/X: @Nick_Wasiliev FACEBOOK: Nick Wasiliev TIKTOK: @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.
Series 1, Episode 6 - André Dao on Anam
Oct 28 2024
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)   Follow Nick Wasiliev (+ Date With A Debut): A LITTLE IDEA PODCAST: Feed WEBSITE: www.nicholaswasiliev.com YOUTUBE: @NickWasiliev_Official INSTAGRAM: @nickwasiliev TWITTER/X: @Nick_Wasiliev FACEBOOK: Nick Wasiliev TIKTOK: @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.
Series 1, Episode 5 - Kate J. Armstrong on Nightbirds
Oct 21 2024
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)   Follow Nick Wasiliev (+ Date With A Debut): A LITTLE IDEA PODCAST: Feed WEBSITE: www.nicholaswasiliev.com YOUTUBE: @NickWasiliev_Official INSTAGRAM: @nickwasiliev TWITTER/X: @Nick_Wasiliev FACEBOOK: Nick Wasiliev TIKTOK: @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.
Series 1, Episode 4 - Nina Wan on The Albatross
Oct 14 2024
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)   Follow Nick Wasiliev (+ Date With A Debut): A LITTLE IDEA PODCAST: Feed WEBSITE: www.nicholaswasiliev.com YOUTUBE: @NickWasiliev_Official INSTAGRAM: @nickwasiliev TWITTER/X: @Nick_Wasiliev FACEBOOK: Nick Wasiliev TIKTOK: @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.
Series 1, Episode 3 - Karina May on Duck a l'Orange for Breakfast
Oct 7 2024
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)   Follow Nick Wasiliev (+ Date With A Debut): A LITTLE IDEA PODCAST: Feed WEBSITE: www.nicholaswasiliev.com YOUTUBE: @NickWasiliev_Official INSTAGRAM: @nickwasiliev TWITTER/X: @Nick_Wasiliev FACEBOOK: Nick Wasiliev TIKTOK: @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.
Series 1, Episode 2 - Mali Waugh on Judgement Day
Sep 30 2024
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)   Follow Nick Wasiliev (+ Date With A Debut): A LITTLE IDEA PODCAST: Feed WEBSITE: www.nicholaswasiliev.com YOUTUBE: @NickWasiliev_Official INSTAGRAM: @nickwasiliev TWITTER/X: @Nick_Wasiliev FACEBOOK: Nick Wasiliev TIKTOK: @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.
Series 1, Episode 1 - Diane Yarwood on The Wakes
Sep 23 2024
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)   Follow Nick Wasiliev (+ Date With A Debut): A LITTLE IDEA PODCAST: Feed WEBSITE: www.nicholaswasiliev.com YOUTUBE: @NickWasiliev_Official INSTAGRAM: @nickwasiliev TWITTER/X: @Nick_Wasiliev FACEBOOK: Nick Wasiliev TIKTOK: @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.