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Date With A Debut

Date With A Debut

Written by: Nick Wasiliev
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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.© 2024 Nick Wasiliev and Breathe Art Holdings. All rights reserved. Art
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  • BONUS: Second Date sneak peek with Bridie Blake and Amanda Hewitt

    BONUS: Second Date sneak peek with Bridie Blake and Amanda Hewitt
    May 26 2026
    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! Sign up to the newsletter here (you can also get a free version too!): https://nickwasiliev.substack.com/ Get 50% off a paid VIP subscription here: https://nickwasiliev.substack.com/subscribe?coupon=651cc6fe Enjoy the show? Drop us a review, it really helps the show out! Check out our brand new podcast website: https://dwad.podpixels.com/ Check out the 2026 sponsor of the podcast, Pod Pixels: https://bit.ly/4cbG1Zt 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/ 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) 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 © 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.
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    43 mins
  • Series 4, Episode 7 - The Beauty of Broken Things by Melissa Sharman

    Series 4, Episode 7 - The Beauty of Broken Things by Melissa Sharman
    May 19 2026

    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/

    Check out the 2026 sponsor of the podcast, Pod Pixels: https://bit.ly/4cbG1Zt

    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:

    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

    FOLLOW NICK WASILIEV (+ DATE WITH A DEBUT):

    A LITTLE IDEA PODCAST: Feed NEWSLETTER: nickwasiliev.substack.com WEBSITE: www.nicholaswasiliev.com YOUTUBE: @NickWasiliev_Official INSTAGRAM: @nickwasiliev TWITTER/X: @Nick_Wasiliev FACEBOOK: Nick Wasiliev TIKTOK: @nickwasiliev

    © 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.
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Series 4, Episode 6 - Life Drawing by Emily Lighezzolo

    Series 4, Episode 6 - Life Drawing by Emily Lighezzolo
    May 12 2026

    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 sixth episode of series four, Nick sits down with Emily Lighezzolo, the author of the award-winning literary fiction debut, Life Drawing.

    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/

    Check out the 2026 sponsor of the podcast, Pod Pixels: https://bit.ly/4cbG1Zt

    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:

    Life Drawing / Emily Lighezzolo: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/aNWM9Q

    Additional books mentioned:

    Dream State / Eric Puchner: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/GbZM4B

    Song of the Crocodile / Nardi Simpson: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/B52vV4

    PRODUCTION NOTES:

    Host: Nick Wasiliev

    Guest: Emily Lighezzolo

    Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev

    Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz

    Production Code: 4.6

    Episode Number: #64

    Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Sarah Valle (University of Queensland Press)

    FOLLOW NICK WASILIEV (+ DATE WITH A DEBUT):

    A LITTLE IDEA PODCAST: Feed NEWSLETTER: nickwasiliev.substack.com WEBSITE: www.nicholaswasiliev.com YOUTUBE: @NickWasiliev_Official INSTAGRAM: @nickwasiliev TWITTER/X: @Nick_Wasiliev FACEBOOK: Nick Wasiliev TIKTOK: @nickwasiliev

    © 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.
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    52 mins
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