# debut novel (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 8 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover debut novel. Page: Feed: --- ## [From BookTok to a Literary Debut with Random House](https://leighstein.substack.com/p/from-booktok-to-a-literary-debut) _2026-08-19 · Leigh Stein · Attention Economy_ A recording from Leigh Stein's live video [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/209498015/5d555c85d38238f096cdf88c93026c62.mp3) ## [writer's writer](https://leighstein.substack.com/p/writers-writer) _2026-08-18 · Leigh Stein · Attention Economy_ it's the 10-year anniversary of Land of Enchantment ## [DeepDive Has a New Home](https://bradlisti.substack.com/p/deepdive-has-a-new-home) _2026-08-17 · Brad Listi · Brad Listi_ All four DeepDive writing courses are now part of the Otherppl Craftwork Library—available together for $25/month, online and in the Patreon app. ## [⌛️ No Matter What the Merciless Hours Have Done](https://bradlisti.substack.com/p/no-matter-what-the-merciless-hours) _2026-08-12 · Brad Listi · Brad Listi_ Julie Buntin on art, ambition, and her new novel FAMOUS MEN...a flashback to my 2015 conversation with author and big-time lit agent Bill Clegg...Sophie Elmhirst reads from A MARRIAGE AT SEA...& more ## [My Brilliant Career pt 1: Miles Franklin's trailblazing literary life](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michelle-gately/episodes/My-Brilliant-Career-pt-1-Miles-Franklins-trailblazing-literary-life-e3n9fcb) _2026-08-12 · Michelle Gately & Caitlin Toohey · Better Words_ Welcome to the first of our three-part series celebrating the iconic Australian feminist novel My Brilliant Career by Miles Franklin. In this first part, Michelle is taking inspiration from Just the Gist (our favourite podcast) to tell Caitlin the incredible life of Stella Miles Franklin. We promise you’ll also be obsessed with her by the end of this episode. Sources: ‘My Brilliant Career’ by the… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/10d4ef92c/podcast/play/124091211/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-11%2Fd4b756d5-82cc-acd1-d9d1-b24be456d119.mp3) ## [I Finally Know What I'm Going to Do With the Blog](https://catherinesummers.substack.com/p/i-finally-know-what-im-going-to-do) _2026-08-11 · Not Lamb Anymore_ And it may come as something of a surprise... ## [haunted by history](https://leighstein.substack.com/p/haunted-by-history) _2026-08-09 · Leigh Stein · Attention Economy_ a new Gothic mystery inspired by an unsolved arson in Dorset ## [Book & film club: Heartstopper Vol. 6 & Heartstopper Forever](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michelle-gately/episodes/Book--film-club-Heartstopper-Vol--6--Heartstopper-Forever-e3n5b2d) _2026-08-08 · Michelle Gately & Caitlin Toohey · Better Words_ The Heartstopper series reaches its conclusion, with Volume 6 in Alice Oseman's beautiful YA graphic novel series and a Netflix movie. We're discussing both the graphic novel and our reactions to the Heartstopper Forever film. Enjoyed this episode? Please share it with a bookish friend to help spread the word. Make sure you're following the podcast so new episodes appear in your feed as soon as… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/10d4ef92c/podcast/play/123955725/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-8%2F3d15dacd-d5ca-ce38-bceb-a09b05eeadb5.mp3) ## [📖 The Habitual Burden of Insufficient Meaning](https://bradlisti.substack.com/p/the-habitual-burden-of-insufficient) _2026-08-05 · Brad Listi · Brad Listi_ Sophie Elmhirst on her bestselling debut about a couple lost at sea...a flashback to 2021 and my conversation with Alexandra Kleeman...Brad & Mira continue to lower the bar...etc. ## [97 Days to Go! My Debut Novel is Available for Pre-order](https://catherinesummers.substack.com/p/97-days-to-go-my-debut-novel-is-available) _2026-08-02 · Catherine Summers · Not Lamb Anymore_ Could I BE any more excited?! (little '90s reference there...) ## [Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/qvmWHvgd1q4d) _2026-08-02 · **Sponsored**_ Buy, sell and margin trade BTC & ETH with fiat currencies ## [In 2011 I Launched a Blog. 15 Years Later, I'm Launching My Debut Novel](https://catherinesummers.substack.com/p/in-2011-i-launched-a-blog-15-years) _2026-08-01 · Catherine Summers · Not Lamb Anymore_ Feeling like the new girl all over again... ## [Book recommendation bonanza: crime books for people who don't usually read crime](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michelle-gately/episodes/Book-recommendation-bonanza-crime-books-for-people-who-dont-usually-read-crime-e3mn94f) _2026-07-29 · Michelle Gately & Caitlin Toohey · Better Words_ This episode Michelle is giving a round-up of crime book recommendations, especially for people who don’t think they’re fans of crime as a genre. Before we get into that, she shares a fun fact about a connection between The Book Thief and Heated Rivalry . For your convenience, here's everything else we mentioned in this episode: Caitlin’s amazing knitted vest! Garden Yourself Happy by Jonny Hincks… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/10d4ef92c/podcast/play/123494991/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-29%2F4a82ee03-7782-b0c7-8cd5-71b2b4104db7.mp3) ## [🛖 There is Nothing More Glorious](https://bradlisti.substack.com/p/there-is-nothing-more-glorious) _2026-07-29 · Brad Listi · Brad Listi_ Claire Vaye Watkins returns to the program to discuss her new novel, YELLOW PINE...April Dávila on how meditation can help you write...Zinzi Clemmons reads from FREEDOM...Brad & Mira...& more... ## [the pitch deck Gina Banks used to sell her debut novel](https://leighstein.substack.com/p/the-pitch-deck-gina-banks-used-to) _2026-07-26 · Leigh Stein · Attention Economy_ Joanna MacKenzie is one of the literary agents who reads my Substack and when she saw that I had moved to Chicago, she reached out and asked if I wanted to meet in person. ## [💸 The Price of Admission](https://bradlisti.substack.com/p/the-price-of-admission) _2026-07-22 · Brad Listi · Brad Listi_ Hal Ebbott on his acclaimed debut novel, AMONG FRIENDS...a flashback to my conversation with Carmen Maria Machado in 2017...Brad & Mira on America's explosive diarrhea epidemic...etc. ## [How Posting Content on Substack Led to a Book Deal](https://leighstein.substack.com/p/how-posting-content-on-substack-led) _2026-07-21 · Leigh Stein · Attention Economy_ A recording from Leigh Stein's live video [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/207844877/43b3031c4f11fe95d82391a918708af1.mp3) ## [3 lessons from Amy Chan's book launch](https://leighstein.substack.com/p/3-lessons-from-amy-chans-book-launch) _2026-07-19 · Leigh Stein · Attention Economy_ Amy Chan has a bigger platform than I do. ## [How Penny Lane Learned to Stop Worrying and Embrace Her Inner Content Creator](https://leighstein.substack.com/p/how-penny-lane-learned-to-stop-worrying) _2026-07-15 · Leigh Stein · Attention Economy_ here's the recording of my interview with Penny! ## [LIVE with Penny Lane (on Zoom)](https://leighstein.substack.com/p/live-with-penny-lane-on-zoom) _2026-07-15 · Leigh Stein · Attention Economy_ Penny Lane and I have spent 10 minutes trying to get Substack Live to work properly (and we’re pros!) to no avail. ## [✌🏼Two Kinds of Truth](https://bradlisti.substack.com/p/two-kinds-of-truth) _2026-07-15 · Brad Listi · Brad Listi_ Scott McClanahan on his new novel FIGHTS! and his long creative partnership with the late-great Giancarlo DiTrapano...Alexandra Oliva reads an excerpt from THE RADIANT DARK...& more... ## [CLI-first decentralized compute (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/aXNA5q9XndC7) _2026-07-15 · **Sponsored**_ Run and pay spare GPUs from the CLI — transcode, coinpay (DID+escrow), infernet (AI). ## [If I Were Starting Over, I'd Begin Here](https://bradlisti.substack.com/p/if-i-were-starting-over-id-begin) _2026-07-13 · Brad Listi · Brad Listi_ A guided tour of the Craftwork Library ## [what makes Patrick Radden Keefe such a masterful storyteller](https://leighstein.substack.com/p/what-makes-patrick-radden-keefe-such) _2026-07-12 · Leigh Stein · Attention Economy_ four storytelling tips from London Falling ## [🍯 When Making a Pot](https://bradlisti.substack.com/p/when-making-a-pot) _2026-07-08 · Brad Listi · Brad Listi_ Alexandra Oliva on her bestselling novel—and this month's book club pick—THE RADIANT DARK...revisiting my 2012 conversation with indie lit princess Elizabeth Ellen...& more... ## [The Hidden Curriculum of Being a Writer](https://bradlisti.substack.com/p/the-hidden-curriculum-of-being-a) _2026-07-06 · Brad Listi · Brad Listi_ Writing is only part of becoming a writer. ## [🎇🇺🇸 We Made it! Happy 4th of July + Freebies](https://celestedador.substack.com/p/we-made-it-happy-4th-of-july-freebies) _2026-07-04 · Celeste Dador · Oh My Stars! A Debut Author's Book News & Publishing Musings_ Thank you, Readers!!! Celebrating America's 250th birthday and you ☺️ ## [Reviews: The Long Haul, Soft Serve, and Logging Off](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michelle-gately/episodes/Reviews-The-Long-Haul--Soft-Serve--and-Logging-Off-e3lic26) _2026-07-02 · Michelle Gately & Caitlin Toohey · Better Words_ This episode we’re sharing reviews of recent reads. Michelle discusses The Long Haul by Hannah Doyle and Logging Off by Adele Zeynep Walton. Caitlin talks about George Kemp’s debut novel Soft Serve. For your convenience, here's everything else we mentioned in this episode: Mhairi McFarlane Groundhog Day (film) Palm Springs (film) A Smart Girl’s Guide to Second Chances by Steph Vizard Prima Facie… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/10d4ef92c/podcast/play/122285574/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-2%2F68ed4f67-4e03-fd20-ded2-837c686a1799.mp3) ## [Promoting a Memoir on TikTok and Instagram (When You're Over 35)](https://leighstein.substack.com/p/promoting-a-memoir-on-tiktok-and) _2026-07-01 · Leigh Stein · Attention Economy_ A recording from Leigh Stein's live video [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/202969978/b4a7890e25578cb8fcce7a6567e60422.mp3) ## [🌞 Something Quite Wonderful](https://bradlisti.substack.com/p/something-quite-wonderful) _2026-07-01 · Brad Listi · Brad Listi_ Zinzi Clemmons on her new essay collection, FREEDOM...a flashback to my 2021 conversation with Mike DeCapite, author of the novel JACKET WEATHER...& more... ## [Introducing the Craftwork Library](https://bradlisti.substack.com/p/introducing-the-craftwork-library) _2026-06-29 · Brad Listi · Brad Listi_ (and how I accidentally spent 15 years building it) ## [🎇🇺🇸 4th of July Plans + I was on TV?!! 📺🥹](https://celestedador.substack.com/p/4th-of-july-plans-i-was-on-tv) _2026-06-28 · Celeste Dador · Oh My Stars! A Debut Author's Book News & Publishing Musings_ And because I’m a firm believer that it’s never too early for holiday cheer... I have freebies + fun news ## [Install Manifest V3 Extension (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Dp0a2yXAKGKd) _2026-06-28 · **Sponsored**_ Get this Manifest V3 extension from the official TronBrowser Store listing. ## [👑 A Message from the King](https://bradlisti.substack.com/p/a-message-from-the-king) _2026-06-24 · Brad Listi · Brad Listi_ Erin Van Der Meer takes on modern media and tabloid journalism in her debut novel, THE SCOOP...revisiting my 2022 conversation with Chantal V. Johnson, author of the debut novel POST-TRAUMATIC...etc. ## [The Big Reveal: All About My Debut Romcom Novel](https://catherinesummers.substack.com/p/the-big-reveal-all-about-my-debut) _2026-06-23 · Not Lamb Anymore_ My latest project, a time-travelling romance, and an invitation for you ## [A Change of Career is Overwhelming. But It’s Also Exciting.](https://catherinesummers.substack.com/p/a-change-of-career-is-overwhelming) _2026-06-19 · Catherine Summers · Not Lamb Anymore_ I'm doing something \*completely\* new ## [The book adaptation phenomenon: why it's great news for readers and publishing](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michelle-gately/episodes/The-book-adaptation-phenomenon-why-its-great-news-for-readers-and-publishing-e3kv0jk) _2026-06-18 · Michelle Gately & Caitlin Toohey · Better Words_ In this episode, we’re discussing why book to screen adaptations are so vital for the publishing industry and the incredible stats that show just how many people are starting to read because of what they see on screen. Our main source is the Publisher’s Association report on screen adaptations, released earlier this year. For your convenience, here's everything else we mentioned in this episode:… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/10d4ef92c/podcast/play/121651252/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-18%2Fa9f522d1-abdc-dac9-b76a-f8e778cf4356.mp3) ## [🤑 Things That Are Obviously Untrue](https://bradlisti.substack.com/p/things-that-are-obviously-untrue) _2026-06-17 · Brad Listi · Brad Listi_ Ben Fountain returns to discuss his acclaimed new novel, RASPUTIN SWIMS THE POTOMAC...revisiting my 2022 conversation with Lili Anolik, about Eve Babitz...Brad & Mira assess the culture...etc. ## [Reviews: Fruit Fly and Anne of Green Gables graphic novel adaptations](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michelle-gately/episodes/Reviews-Fruit-Fly-and-Anne-of-Green-Gables-graphic-novel-adaptations-e3kkarv) _2026-06-10 · Michelle Gately & Caitlin Toohey · Better Words_ This episode we’re sharing some reviews of recent reads. Caitlin discusses two graphic novel retellings of Anne of Green Gables: Dan in Green Gables by Rex Ogle and Anne by Kathleen Gros. While Michelle chats about one of her most-anticipated books of 2026, Fruit Fly, by friend of the podcast Josh Silver. For your convenience, here's everything else we mentioned in this episode: Clueless (film) 10… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/10d4ef92c/podcast/play/121301311/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-10%2Fc2a830a3-e875-3d75-d23b-9f9f6bd484ad.mp3) ## [🦆 Another Life Altogether](https://bradlisti.substack.com/p/another-life-altogether) _2026-06-10 · Brad Listi · Brad Listi_ Irish great Anne Enright returns to the show to talk about ATTENTION...Tracy Lynne Oliver (formerly xTx) on her debut novel, MAGICIAN...revisiting my 2012 talk with SIDEWAYS author Rex Pickett...etc. ## [🐦‍⬛ The Realm of Pure Art](https://bradlisti.substack.com/p/the-realm-of-pure-art) _2026-06-03 · Brad Listi · Brad Listi_ Luke Goebel on his radical novel of addiction, art, and corporate greed...revisiting my 2022 conversation with Timothy Willis Sanders...Brad & Mira celebrate life's rich pageant...& more... ## [🦍 People Who Wish to Live As Creatures](https://bradlisti.substack.com/p/people-who-wish-to-live-as-creatures) _2026-05-27 · Brad Listi · Brad Listi_ Kyle McCarthy, this month's book club author, on her new novel ILLUSIONS...revisiting my 2020 conversation with Nick Flynn...Brad & Mira sift through the cultural rubble...& more... ## [Pansy Books: How Matt Cain is rewriting publishing norms for LGBTQ+ authors](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michelle-gately/episodes/Pansy-Books-How-Matt-Cain-is-rewriting-publishing-norms-for-LGBTQ-authors-e3jqmkf) _2026-05-24 · Michelle Gately & Caitlin Toohey · Better Words_ This episode is an extra special one as we welcome Matt Cain back to the podcast to talk about his new venture: he and husband Harry have launched an independent publishing company to get queer voices to mainstream readers. Pansy Books is a brilliant concept, and we are so excited for what Matt and Harry are doing in this space. We chat about Matt’s publishing journey from crowdfunding to indie… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/10d4ef92c/podcast/play/120461391/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-24%2F0898beec-f104-1685-0d5d-b83012a7a8a1.mp3) ## [😎 I Am Writing This For No Reason](https://bradlisti.substack.com/p/i-am-writing-this-for-no-reason) _2026-05-20 · Brad Listi · Brad Listi_ Pulitzer Prize-winner Daniel Kraus on his novel ANGEL DOWN...Sonya Walger returns to discuss her novel WIFEHOUSE...a replay of my 2023 conversation with Clancy Martin...Mira (finally) returns...etc. ## [😶 Before We Know the Word For It](https://bradlisti.substack.com/p/before-we-know-the-word-for-it) _2026-05-13 · Brad Listi · Brad Listi_ Patrick Radden Keefe on his new bestseller about a London teenager's mysterious and tragic end...Chris Stuck on why he left corporate publishing...a replay of my conversation with Susan Choi...etc. ## [🎉 It’s Release Day for Stars, Stripes & Summer Nights! ✨](https://celestedador.substack.com/p/its-release-day-for-stars-stripes) _2026-05-12 · Celeste Dador · Oh My Stars! A Debut Author's Book News & Publishing Musings_ I'm OFFICIALLY a published author 😭 ## [Book club: Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michelle-gately/episodes/Book-club-Yesteryear-by-Caro-Claire-Burke-e3j7k11) _2026-05-11 · Michelle Gately & Caitlin Toohey · Better Words_ In this episode, we're discussing Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke. Unlike review episodes, book club chats will include some spoilers, although we will give ample warning before we switch from a general chat into spoiler territory. About the book: Natalie lives a traditional lifestyle – and has the social media accounts to prove it. Her charming farmhouse on her working ranch is artfully… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/10d4ef92c/podcast/play/119836129/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-11%2Ffbf2f963-e3a9-c8af-6fe6-2abb63e29d8e.mp3) ## [🤩Traditional Ways of Attaining Ecstasy](https://bradlisti.substack.com/p/traditional-ways-of-attaining-ecstasy) _2026-05-06 · Brad Listi · Brad Listi_ Kim Samek's surreal and darkly funny debut story collection...revisiting my 2019 conversation with Kimberly King Parsons...Samantha Irby substitute co-hosts 'Brad & Mira'...& more... ## [💥I Want to Be Such a Wreck](https://bradlisti.substack.com/p/i-want-to-be-such-a-wreck) _2026-04-29 · Brad Listi · Brad Listi_ Julian Zabalbeascoa on his superb debut novel about the Spanish Civl War...revisiting my April 2020 conversation with bestselling author Sarah Kendzior...Brad & Mira reckon with the popular culture... ## [Film club: People We Meet on Vacation](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michelle-gately/episodes/Film-club-People-We-Meet-on-Vacation-e3hdv20) _2026-04-04 · Michelle Gately & Caitlin Toohey · Better Words_ In this episode we’re deep diving into the adaptation of Emily Henry’s The People We Meet on Vacation . Caitlin explains the mysterious changes between the UK and US versions, and we discuss the film. For your convenience, here's everything else we mentioned in this episode: Hoppers (film) Zootopia 2 (film) Hannah Ferguson on kids being inspiring Man on the Run (film) What Went Wrong (podcast)… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/10d4ef92c/podcast/play/117946880/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-4%2F3f6675e2-a232-3bcf-2a59-295574989cfa.mp3) ## [I'm Now an Adult Orphan. Sometimes Life Sucks](https://catherinesummers.substack.com/p/im-now-an-orphan) _2026-03-13 · Catherine Summers · Not Lamb Anymore_ I lost my mum mere months after losing my dad ## [Oh My Stars... A Sneak Peek at my Book Launch (and a Small Favor) 💛](https://celestedador.substack.com/p/oh-my-stars-a-sneak-peek-at-my-book) _2026-03-08 · Celeste Dador · Oh My Stars! A Debut Author's Book News & Publishing Musings_ Issue 3 | Spring 2026 ## [Reviews: Half His Age and Lost Lambs](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michelle-gately/episodes/Reviews-Half-His-Age-and-Lost-Lambs-e3fsk6p) _2026-03-03 · Michelle Gately & Caitlin Toohey · Better Words_ In this episode, we’re reviewing Half His Age by Jennette McCurdy and Lost Lambs by Madeline Cash. Both were provided by publishers for review! For your convenience, here's everything else we mentioned in this episode: Operation Mincemeat musical Come From Away musical I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy Slags by Emma Jane Unsworth The Bee Sting by Paul Murray The Greatest Possible Good by… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/10d4ef92c/podcast/play/116330137/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-3%2Fadf9b3b8-0ad6-ad9b-7d09-ffe3523db8cc.mp3)