About the EP
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.
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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)
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About 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.