Date With A Debut

Debut Revisited is a special series hosted by ‘Date with a Debut’ host Nick Wasiliev, where established authors sit down to discuss their entire writing journey, from debut to the present day. In our maiden episode of this new series, Nick sits down with Holden Sheppard, discussing his career from debut Invisible Boys all the way to the latest release, King of Dirt. WARNING: strong coarse language and themes in this podcast. Listener discretion is advised. Enjoy this show or Date with a Debut? Drop us a review, it really helps the show out! You can also support and follow Nick on Substack: https://nickwasiliev.substack.com/  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:  Author Bibliography: Invisible Boys / Holden Sheppard: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/Bn4AbJ  The Brink / Holden Sheppard: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/nXmboM  King of Dirt / Holden Sheppard: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/6y4qom    Other Books Mentioned: Gus and the Burning Stones / Troy Hunter: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/3J4Oon  Breath / Tim Winton: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/vPAbxL  Holding The Man / Timothy Conigrave: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/dO6Zn2    PRODUCTION NOTES:  Host: Nick Wasiliev Guest: Holden Sheppard Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz Production Code: 3:X1 Episode Number: #56 Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Fremantle Press, Text Publishing, Pantera Press   FOLLOW NICK WASILIEV (+ DATE WITH A DEBUT): A LITTLE IDEA PODCAST: Feed SUBSTACK: nickwasiliev.substack.com WEBSITE: www.nicholaswasiliev.com YOUTUBE: @NickWasiliev_Official INSTAGRAM: @nickwasiliev TWITTER/X: @Nick_Wasiliev FACEBOOK: Nick Wasiliev TIKTOK: @nickwasiliev © 2025 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. This week, in our final episode of Series 3, Nick sits down with Emma Clancey to discuss her YA fantasy debut, This Dream Will Devour Us. Also, stay tuned for an exciting new miniseries announcement at the end of the podcast! Enjoy the show? Drop us a review, it really helps the show out! You can also support and follow Nick on Substack: https://nickwasiliev.substack.com/  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 Feature: This Dream Will Devour Us / Emma Clancey: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/RG7z2g    Other Books Mentioned: Bat Eater / Kylie Lee Baker: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/JKAdJ7  Of Flame and Fury / Mikayla Bridge: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/Dy75Bn  The Farm / Jessica Mansour-Nahra: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/ramyxv  All The Missing Children / Zahid Gamieldien: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/K0gKr9  The Poppy War / R.F. Kuang: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/55oRKN   PRODUCTION NOTES:  Host: Nick Wasiliev Guest: Emma Clancey Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz Production Code: 3:21 Episode Number: #55 Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Reem Galal (Allen & Unwin Children’s)   FOLLOW NICK WASILIEV (+ DATE WITH A DEBUT): A LITTLE IDEA PODCAST: Feed SUBSTACK: nickwasiliev.substack.com WEBSITE: www.nicholaswasiliev.com YOUTUBE: @NickWasiliev_Official INSTAGRAM: @nickwasiliev TWITTER/X: @Nick_Wasiliev FACEBOOK: Nick Wasiliev TIKTOK: @nickwasiliev © 2025 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. This week, Nick sits down with Nick Croydon to discuss his debut speculative fiction novel, The Turing Protocol. Enjoy the show? Drop us a review, it really helps the show out! You can also support and follow Nick on Substack: https://nickwasiliev.substack.com/  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 Feature: The Turing Protocol / Nick Croydon: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/55ozV3    Other Books Mentioned: The Peak / Sam Guthrie: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/N97EZb  As I Walked out One Midsummer Morning / Laurie Lee: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/MA7EJ2  Slaughterhouse 5 / Kurt Vonnegut: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/GK71e9    PRODUCTION NOTES:  Host: Nick Wasiliev Guest: Nick Croydon Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz Production Code: 3:20 Episode Number: #54 Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Tace Kelly (Affirm Press), Biarta Parnham, Piper Daly (Biased)   FOLLOW NICK WASILIEV (+ DATE WITH A DEBUT): A LITTLE IDEA PODCAST: Feed SUBSTACK: nickwasiliev.substack.com WEBSITE: www.nicholaswasiliev.com YOUTUBE: @NickWasiliev_Official INSTAGRAM: @nickwasiliev TWITTER/X: @Nick_Wasiliev FACEBOOK: Nick Wasiliev TIKTOK: @nickwasiliev © 2025 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.

Dr. Anastasia Hronis, a clinical psychologist and author, dives into the fascinating world of dopamine and its influence on behavior. She reveals her journey into addiction research and how reader feedback has sparked positive behavioral changes. The conversation explores the impact of social media on dopamine levels and fatigue, myth-busting the dopamine detox trend, and offers practical techniques for managing cravings. Anastasia emphasizes aligning values for sustained change and shares insights on the evolutionary purpose of dopamine in modern life.

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, Nick sits down with Jessica Mansour-Nahra to discuss her debut novel, The Farm. TRIGGER WARNING: this podcast and book discuss topics of depression, domestic violence and miscarriages, so reader and listener discretion is strongly advised. If you or anyone you know is struggling, help is available. Contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. Enjoy the show? Drop us a review, it really helps the show out! You can also support and follow Nick on Substack: https://nickwasiliev.substack.com/  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 Feature: The Farm / Jessica Mansour-Nahra: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/ramyxv    Other Books Mentioned: Feast / Emily O'Grady: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/55vG32  The Water Cure / Sophie Mackintosh: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/kOrvXL  Nightwatching / Tracy Sierra: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/aOMzmR    PRODUCTION NOTES:  Host: Nick Wasiliev Guest: Jessica Mansour-Nahra Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz Production Code: 3:18 Episode Number: #52 Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Holly Jeffrey, Kirstin Corcoran (Hachette Australia)   FOLLOW NICK WASILIEV (+ DATE WITH A DEBUT): A LITTLE IDEA PODCAST: Feed SUBSTACK: nickwasiliev.substack.com WEBSITE: www.nicholaswasiliev.com YOUTUBE: @NickWasiliev_Official INSTAGRAM: @nickwasiliev TWITTER/X: @Nick_Wasiliev FACEBOOK: Nick Wasiliev TIKTOK: @nickwasiliev © 2025 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. This week, Nick sits down with Natalia Figueroa Barroso to discuss her debut novel, Hailstones Fell Without Rain. Enjoy the show? Drop us a review, it really helps the show out! You can also support and follow Nick on Substack: https://nickwasiliev.substack.com/  Subscribe on Podbean to never miss an episode: https://www.podbean.com/site/podcatcher/index/blog/3mRME5IMoSJx  Date With a Debut is featured in the Australian literary platform Words & Nerds. Check out all shows on the platform here: https://danivee.com.au/podcasts/   BOOKS:  Debut Feature: Hailstones Fell Without Rain / Natalia Figueroa Barroso: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/kOrzLV    Other Books Mentioned: Dirt Poor Islanders / Winnie Dunn: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/VxMZoj  The Tribe / Michael Mohammed Ahmad: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/EEM9QD    PRODUCTION NOTES:  Host: Nick Wasiliev Guest: Natalia Figueroa Barroso Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz Production Code: 3:17 Episode Number: #51 Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Sarah Valle (University of Queensland Press)   FOLLOW NICK WASILIEV (+ DATE WITH A DEBUT): A LITTLE IDEA PODCAST: Feed SUBSTACK: nickwasiliev.substack.com WEBSITE: www.nicholaswasiliev.com YOUTUBE: @NickWasiliev_Official INSTAGRAM: @nickwasiliev TWITTER/X: @Nick_Wasiliev FACEBOOK: Nick Wasiliev TIKTOK: @nickwasiliev © 2025 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.

ORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: 25th October 2025 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, Nick sits down with Chloe Adams to discuss her debut novel, The Occupation - winner of the 2024 Penguin Literary Prize. Enjoy the show? Drop us a review, it really helps the show out! You can also support and follow Nick on Substack: https://nickwasiliev.substack.com/  Subscribe on Podbean to never miss an episode: https://www.podbean.com/site/podcatcher/index/blog/3mRME5IMoSJx  Date With a Debut is featured in the Australian literary platform Words & Nerds. Check out all shows on the platform here: https://danivee.com.au/podcasts/   BOOKS:  Debut Feature: The Occupation / Chloe Adams: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/kO6dod    Other Books Mentioned: A Guest of the Emperor / Russell Savage: https://bit.ly/3J2OSSr  Enter Ghost / Isabella Hammad: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/BngL2q  Cliffs of Fall and other Stories / Shirley Hazzard: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/bOXdVk  Homegoing / Yaa Gyasi: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/4G9VEo  PRODUCTION NOTES:  Host: Nick Wasiliev Guest: Chloe Adams Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz Production Code: 3:16 Episode Number: #50 Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Georgia Boonen (Penguin Random House Australia)   FOLLOW NICK WASILIEV (+ DATE WITH A DEBUT): A LITTLE IDEA PODCAST: Feed SUBSTACK: nickwasiliev.substack.com WEBSITE: www.nicholaswasiliev.com YOUTUBE: @NickWasiliev_Official INSTAGRAM: @nickwasiliev TWITTER/X: @Nick_Wasiliev FACEBOOK: Nick Wasiliev TIKTOK: @nickwasiliev © 2025 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.

ORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: 10th October 2025 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, Nick sits down with Holly Brunnbauer to discuss her debut novel, What Did I Miss? Enjoy the show? Drop us a review, it really helps the show out! You can also support and follow Nick on Substack: https://nickwasiliev.substack.com/  Subscribe on Podbean to never miss an episode: https://www.podbean.com/site/podcatcher/index/blog/3mRME5IMoSJx  Date With a Debut is featured in the Australian literary platform Words & Nerds. Check out all shows on the platform here: https://danivee.com.au/podcasts/   BOOKS:  Debut Feature: What Did I Miss? / Holly Brunnbauer: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/Vx5MZj    Other Books Mentioned: Such a Small World / Jordan Clayden-Lewis: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/09NvmN  Loving Lizzie March / Susannah Hardy: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/6yNYAm    PRODUCTION NOTES:  Host: Nick Wasiliev Guest: Holly Brunnbauer Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz Production Code: 3:15 Episode Number: #49 Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Hannah Lynch (HarperCollins Publishers Australia)   FOLLOW NICK WASILIEV (+ DATE WITH A DEBUT): A LITTLE IDEA PODCAST: Feed SUBSTACK: nickwasiliev.substack.com WEBSITE: www.nicholaswasiliev.com YOUTUBE: @NickWasiliev_Official INSTAGRAM: @nickwasiliev TWITTER/X: @Nick_Wasiliev FACEBOOK: Nick Wasiliev TIKTOK: @nickwasiliev © 2025 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.

ORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: 26th September 2025 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, Nick sits down with Mikayla Bridge to discuss her debut novel, Of Flame and Fury. Enjoy the show? Drop us a review, it really helps the show out! You can also support and follow Nick on Substack: https://nickwasiliev.substack.com/  Subscribe on Podbean to never miss an episode: https://www.podbean.com/site/podcatcher/index/blog/3mRME5IMoSJx  Date With a Debut is featured in the Australian literary platform Words & Nerds. Check out all shows on the platform here: https://danivee.com.au/podcasts/   BOOKS:  Debut Feature: Of Flame and Fury / Mikayla Bridge: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/yqKKxb    Other Books Mentioned: Immortal Dark / Tigest Girma: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/7a66Bd  The Phoenix Keeper / S. A. MacLean: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/Dy66Ma  The Complete Poppy War Trilogy Boxed Set / R. F. Kuang: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/e100xX  This is How You Lose the Time War / Amal El-Mohtar, Max Gladstone: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/APOOYN    PRODUCTION NOTES:  Host: Nick Wasiliev Guest: Mikayla Bridge Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz Production Code: 3:14 Episode Number: #48 Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Kimberlea Smith (Pan Macmillan Australia)   FOLLOW NICK WASILIEV (+ DATE WITH A DEBUT): A LITTLE IDEA PODCAST: Feed SUBSTACK: nickwasiliev.substack.com WEBSITE: www.nicholaswasiliev.com YOUTUBE: @NickWasiliev_Official INSTAGRAM: @nickwasiliev TWITTER/X: @Nick_Wasiliev FACEBOOK: Nick Wasiliev TIKTOK: @nickwasiliev © 2025 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.  

ORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: 20th September 2025 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, I sit down with Matt Rogers to discuss his debut novel, The Forsaken. TRIGGER WARNING: this podcast and book discuss topics of suicide and suicidal themes, so reader and listener discretion is advised. If you or anyone you know is struggling, help is available to you. Contact Lifeline on 13 11 14. Enjoy the show? Drop us a review, it really helps the show out! You can also support Date with a Debut on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/nickwasiliev/membership  Subscribe on Podbean to never miss an episode: https://www.podbean.com/site/podcatcher/index/blog/3mRME5IMoSJx  Date With a Debut is featured in the Australian literary platform Words & Nerds. Check out all shows on the platform here: https://danivee.com.au/podcasts/   BOOKS:  Debut Feature: The Forsaken / Matt Rogers: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/raoVZQ    Other Books Mentioned: Galveston / Nic Pizzolatto: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/19Q60d  Denizen / James McKenzie Watson: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/Xm36ba    PRODUCTION NOTES:  Host: Nick Wasiliev Guest: Matt Rogers Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz Production Code: 3:13 Episode Number: #47 Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Jade Gould (Simon & Schuster 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 © 2025 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.