S3 E11 – Date With A Debut – Nick Wasiliev and Liann Zhang – Julie Chan is Dead by

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, I sit down with Liann Zhang to discuss her debut novel, Julie Chan is Dead.

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BOOKS:

Debut Feature:

Julie Chan is Dead / Liann Zhang: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/VxKDZM

Other Books Mentioned:

Bat Eater / Kylie Lee Baker: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/JKAdJ7
Restaurant Kid / Rachel Phan: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/XmR9db
Yellowface / Rebecca F. Kuang: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/Bn9dxW
Such a Fun Age / Kiley Reid: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/095KmE

PRODUCTION NOTES:

Host: Nick Wasiliev
Guest: Liann Zhang
Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev
Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz
Production Code: 3:11
Episode Number: #45
Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Natalia Facelli (Bloomsbury)

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