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Jiaming Tang, the author of CINEMA LOVE, joined the podcast to discuss his mother's relationship to his work, finding out who his book was about, and growing in the years since his book was finished and what excites him about the future. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593474334 Jiaming Tang on the Internet: https://www.ajiamingtang.com/ Jiaming Tang on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajiamingtang/ Jiaming Tang on Twitter: https://twitter.com/andymintan Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful

Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Garrard Conley reads an excerpt from his debut novel All the World Beside! You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780525537335 Garrard Conley on the Internet: https://garrardconley.com/ Garrard Conley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gayrodcon Garrard Conley on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/gayrodcon Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful

Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Uche Okonkwo reads an excerpt from her debut short story collection A Kind of Madness! You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781959030386 Uche Okonkwo on the Internet: https://ucheokonkwo.com/ Uche Okonkwo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uch_okonkwo Uche Okonkwo on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ucheanne Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful

Christine Ma-Kellams, the author of THE BAND, joined the podcast to discuss K-Pop, the power of language, and writing empirical studies on culture, social perception, and relationships. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781668018378 Christine Ma-Kellams on the Internet: https://www.christinema-kellams.com/ Christine Ma-Kellams on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/choppstixz/ Christine Ma-Kellams on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Makellams Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful

Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Parul Kapur reads an excerpt from her debut novel Inside the Mirror! You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781496236784 Parul Kapur on the Internet: https://www.parulkapur.com/ Parul Kapur on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parulkapurwriter Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful

Ursula Villareal-Moura, the author of LIKE HAPPINESS, joined the podcast to why she re-reads books, finding herself in literature, the ups and downs of finding an agent, and how this book stemmed from a short story idea. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781250882837 Ursula Villareal-Moura on the Internet: https://www.ursulavillarrealmoura.com/ Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful

Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Jessie Ren Marshall reads an excerpt from her debut short story collection Women! In! Peril! You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781639732272 Jessie Ren Marshall on the Internet: https://www.jessierenmarshall.com/ Jessie Ren Marshall on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessierenmarshall Jessie Ren Marshall on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/jessierenm Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful

Marissa Higgins, the author of A GOOD HAPPY GIRL, joined the podcast to discuss how a Garth Greenwell workshop helped her write her debut, sending her manuscript to agents too soon, and how it is exciting to see how readers contextualize books differently. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781646221974 Marissa Higgins on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marissahiggins_/ Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful

Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Laura Chow Reeve reads an excerpt from her debut short story collection A Small Apocalypse! You can purchase a copy of his book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780810146945 Laura Chow Reeve on the Internet: https://www.laurachowfun.com/ Laura Chow Reeve on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurachowfun Laura Chow Reeve on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/laurachowfun Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful

Alexandra Tanner, the author of WORRY, joined the podcast to discuss books as personalities, Wes Anderson, Donald Glover, and finding an editor who gets her and her work! You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781668018613 Alexandra Tanner on the Internet: https://www.alexandratanner.com/ Alexandra Tanner on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexandratanner/ Alexandra Tanner on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/alex___tanner/ Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful

Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Gina Chung reads an excerpt from her debut short story collection Green Frog! You can purchase a copy of his book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593469361 Gina Chung on the Internet: https://www.gina-chung.com Gina Chung on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginathechung Gina Chung on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ginathechung Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful

Sierra Greer, the author of ANNIE BOT, joined the podcast to discuss the future, robots, and writing for different ages. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780063312692 Sierra Greer on the Internet: https://www.sierragreerwriter.com/ Sierra Greer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sierra_greer_writer/ Sierra Greer on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/sierragreer87/ Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful

Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Rita Bullwinkel reads an excerpt from her debut novel Headshot! You can purchase a copy of his book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593654101 Rita Bullwinkel on the Internet: https://www.ritabullwinkel.com Rita Bullwinkel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ritabullwinkel Rita Bullwinkel on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ritabullwinkel Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful

Andrew Boryga, the author of VICTIM, joined the podcast to discuss being a Mets fan in the Bronx, how his community made him who he is today, and if hustling is good/bad/neither. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780385549974 Andrew Boryga on the Internet: https://www.andrewboryga.com/ Andrew Boryga on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/borywrites/ Andrew Boryga on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/borywrites/ Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful

Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Jennifer Croft reads an excerpt from her debut novel The Extinction of Irena Rey! You can purchase a copy of his book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781639731701 Jennifer Croft on the Internet: https://www.croftwork.net/ Jennifer Croft on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferlcroft Jennifer Croft on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/jenniferlcroft Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful

Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Gareth Brown reads an excerpt from his novel The Book of Doors! You can purchase a copy of his book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780063323988 Gareth Brown on the Internet: https://www.garethbrownbooks.com/ Gareth Brown on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garethjbrown13 Gareth Brown on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/garethjohnbrown Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful

What happens after your book launch, go on a book tour, and then the publicity cycle dies down? Host Adam Vitcavage circles back with an author ~6 months after their book comes out to see how they're holding up and to reflect on their past few months. Today's guest is L'Oreal Thompson Payton, whose Stop Waiting for Perfect: Step Out of Your Comfort Zone and Into Your Power came out in August 2023. Since then she has been a guest on CBS Mornings and has connected with readers who struggle with perfectionism. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781637743072 L'Oreal Thompson Payton on the Internet: https://www.ltinthecity.com/ L'Oreal Thompson Payton on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltinthecity L'Oreal Thompson Payton on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ltinthecity Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful

Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Maura Cheeks reads an excerpt from her novel Acts of Forgiveness! You can purchase a copy of his book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593598290 Maura Cheeks on the Internet: https://www.mauracheeks.com/ Maura Cheeks on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mauracheeks Maura Cheeks on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mauracheeks Liz's Book Bar on the Internet: https://www.lizsbookbar.com/ Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful

Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Tobias Carroll reads an excerpt from his short story collection Transitory! You can purchase a copy of his book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9798987747162 Tobias Carroll on the Internet: https://tobiascarroll.com/ Tobias Carroll on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tobiascarroll Tobias Carroll on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TobiasCarroll Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful

Phillip B. Williams, the author of OURS, joined the podcast to discuss his napping habits, how his poetry and debut novel inform each other, and why it's not his business what readers take away from his book. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593654828 Phillip B. Williams on the Internet: https://www.phillipbwilliams.com/ Phillip B. Williams on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phillipbw_author/ Debutiful on the Internet: https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/debutiful