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 19th episode of series four, Nick chats with Elizabeth Noel, discussing her historical fiction debut, Beneath the Edelweiss.
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BOOKS:
Debut:
Beneath the Edelweiss / Elizabeth Noel: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/qWvj4q
Additional books mentioned:
The Seeker and the Sage / Brigid Delaney: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/2R075A
Cold Mountain / Charles Frazier: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/R0dEnv
The Mermaid from Jeju / Sumi Hahn: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/4anMm3
Devil Mountain / Inessa Jackson: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/yZ6obG
PRODUCTION NOTES:
Host: Nick Wasiliev
Guest: Elizabeth Noel
Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev
Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz
Production Code: 4.19
Episode Number: #77
Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Little A
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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.