S3 E9 – Date With A Debut – Nick Wasiliev and Daniel Nour – How to Dodge Flying Sandals and Other Advice for Life by Daniel Nour

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 Daniel Nour to discuss his debut novel, How to Dodge Flying Sandals and Other Advice for Life.

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BOOKS:

Debut Feature:

How to Dodge Flying Sandals and Other Advice for Life / Daniel Nour: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/BnVNEL

Other Books Mentioned:

Song of Solomon / Toni Morrison: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/LKyjXY
On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous / Ocean Vuong: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/09MgGJ
Funny Ethnics / Shirley Le: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/RGNARN
Dirt Poor Islanders / Winnie Dunn: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/DyZYQ2
The Tribe / Michael Mohammed Ahmad: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/AP1dER
The Lebs / Michael Mohammed Ahmad: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/XmvgNM
The Other Half of You / Michael Mohammed Ahmad: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/2aLo5G

PRODUCTION NOTES:

Host: Nick Wasiliev
Guest: Daniel Nour
Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev
Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz
Production Code: 3:9
Episode Number: #43
Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Ariane Ryan (Affirm Press)

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