Date With A Debut

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.

  1. 5d ago

    Series 4, Episode 17 - Violet Town by Bryony McGuinness

    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 17th episode of series four, Nick chats with Bryony McGuinness, discussing her historical YA debut, Violet Town. Enjoy the show? Drop us a review; it really helps the show out!  You can also subscribe to our new monthly newsletter and get access to exclusive show Second Date: https://nickwasiliev.substack.com/  Sign up to the free Instagram Date with a Debut Writing/Reading Crew: https://bit.ly/4pyCx9u  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: Violet Town / Bryony McGuinness: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/QYv6Ba  Additional books mentioned: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone / J.K. Rowling: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/5kD7Wb  Don’t Forget to Remember Me / Annie Drum: https://bit.ly/4gJd49y    PRODUCTION NOTES:  Host: Nick Wasiliev Guest: Bryony McGuinness Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz Production Code: 4.17 Episode Number: #75 Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Bakers Lane Books, Julia Ferracane (Righteous PR)   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.

  2. Aug 26

    Series 4, Episode 16 - Collaboration with Tina Strachan from The Book Deal

    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, we welcome our second collaboration for the year as Nick sits down with one of the co-hosts of The Book Deal podcast, Tina Strachan! Listen to The Book Deal: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2368528  Follow The Book Deal on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_book_deal_podcast/  Follow Tina Strachan: https://www.instagram.com/td_strachan/  Follow Madeleine Cleary: https://www.instagram.com/madeleineclearywrites/  Follow Natasha Rai: https://www.instagram.com/raiwriting/  Enjoy the show? Drop us a review, it really helps the show out!  You can also subscribe to our new monthly newsletter, and get access to exclusive show Second Date: https://nickwasiliev.substack.com/  Sign up to the free Instagram Date with a Debut Writing/Reading Crew: https://bit.ly/4pyCx9u  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:  The Book Deal Authors: Neeka and the Missing Key / Tina Strachan, Max Hamilton (Illustrator): https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/9VBjJ0  Neeka and the Storm / Tina Strachan, Max Hamilton (Illustrator): https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/AgY1Ex  Neeka and the Great Search / Tina Strachan, Max Hamilton (Illustrator): https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/ZVevNQ  The Butterfly Women / Madeleine Cleary: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/9VevmY  An Onslaught of Light / Natasha Rai: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/092QEJ    Other Books Mentioned: And in the Morning / Lenny Robinson: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/JkWKNE  R.I.P. Nanny Tobbins / Lucie Stevens: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/yqdP4W  Imogen in Waiting / Lindsay Bartels: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/rE1WxQ  My Mum is a Bird / Angie Cui, Evie Barrow (Illustrator): https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/yZxPkv    PRODUCTION NOTES:  Host: Nick Wasiliev Guests: Tina Strachan Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz Production Code: 4.16 Episode Number: #74 Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Tina Strachan (The Book Deal)   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.

  3. Aug 20

    Series 4, Episode 15 - Once Upon a Breakfast Show by Stephanie MacFie

    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 15th episode of series four, Nick chats with Stephanie MacFie, discussing her delightful romcom, Once Upon a Breakfast Show. Enjoy the show? Drop us a review, it really helps the show out!  You can also subscribe to our new monthly newsletter, and get access to exclusive show Second Date: https://nickwasiliev.substack.com/  Sign up to the free Instagram Date with a Debut Writing/Reading Crew: https://bit.ly/4pyCx9u  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/ Check out Stephanie’s podcasting business: https://stephaniemacfie.com/#top    BOOKS:  Debut: Once Upon a Breakfast Show / Stephanie MacFie: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/dyrbGk  Additional books mentioned: The Wedding Forecast / Nina Kenwood: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/NGEnb2  Side Character Energy / Olivia Tolich: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/yZonkW  The Boyfriend Clause / Bridie Blake: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/QYKVaz    PRODUCTION NOTES:  Host: Nick Wasiliev Guest: Stephanie MacFie Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz Production Code: 4.15 Episode Number: #73 Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Cora Roberts (Text 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.

  4. Aug 11

    Series 4, Episode 14 - The Rising by Whitney Fitzsimmons

    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. Enjoy the show? Drop us a review, it really helps the show out!  You can also subscribe to our new monthly newsletter, and get access to exclusive show Second Date: https://nickwasiliev.substack.com/  Sign up to the free Instagram Date with a Debut Writing/Reading Crew: https://bit.ly/4pyCx9u  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 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)   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.

  5. Aug 4

    Series 4, Episode 13 - And In The Morning by Lenny Robinson

    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. Enjoy the show? Drop us a review; it really helps the show out!  You can also subscribe to our new monthly newsletter and get access to exclusive show Second Date: https://nickwasiliev.substack.com/  Sign up to the free Instagram Date with a Debut Writing/Reading Crew: https://bit.ly/4pyCx9u  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: 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)   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.

  6. Jul 28

    Series 4, Episode 12 - Stay Buried by Jane R. Miles

    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!  You can also subscribe to our new monthly newsletter, and get access to exclusive show Second Date: https://nickwasiliev.substack.com/  Sign up to the free Instagram Date with a Debut Writing/Reading Crew: https://bit.ly/4pyCx9u  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: 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   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.

  7. Jul 21

    Series 4, Episode 11 - Imogen in Waiting by Lindsay Bartels

    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!  You can also subscribe to our new monthly newsletter and get access to exclusive show Second Date: 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: 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)   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.

  8. Jul 14

    Series 4, Episode 10 - What's Been Broken Is All the More Sharp by Dominique Lee

    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. 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: 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)    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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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.

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  • Creator
    Nick Wasiliev
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    87
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Nick Wasiliev and Breathe Art Holdings. All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Date With A Debut