What makes a debut book memorable enough to dive into the author's later work? In our third episode of "Writer's Digest Presents," the WD team talks all about their favorite debut books, chats with debut authors, and more!
Featuring:
Editor's roundtable discussion of debut books
Managing Editor Moriah Richards hosts a debut author roundtable with Mazey Eddings (A Brush With Love), Nita Prose (The Maid), and Christopher Griffin (You Grow, Gurl!).
Featured titles:
The Prophets by Robert Jones, Jr.
Night Sky with Exit Wounds by Ocean Vuong
Beast of a Little Land by Juhea Kim
Golden State by Lydia Kiesling
Temporary by Hilary Leichter
More Happy Than Not by Adam Silvera
Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas
These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong
The Foxhole Court by Nora Sakavic
State of the Nation by David Jackson Ambrose
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo