S4, E10 – Date with a Debut – Nick Wasiliev and Dominique Lee – What’s Been Broken Is All the More Sharp

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 tenth episode of series four, Nick chats with Dr Dominique Lee, the author of the powerful memoir, What’s Been Broken Is All the More Sharp.

WARNING: this book and podcast contain in-depth topics of sexual assault, trauma and mental health – listener and reader discretion is highly advised. If this is something that has affected you or someone you know, help is available.
FullStop Australia: https://fullstop.org.au/ & 1800 FULL STOP
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1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Rainbow Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence Helpline: 1800 497 212
Blue Knot Foundation: 1300 657 380
Lifeline: 13 11 14

Content Warning (28:57 – 36:10): we discuss Dr Dominique Lee’s sexual assault and the impact of that event.

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BOOKS:

Debut:

What’s Been Broken Is All the More Sharp / Dominique (Yoo Young) Lee: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/4aLQDL

Additional books mentioned:

Marigold Mind Laundry / Jungeun Yun: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/yZOd3B
Voiceprint / Sally Prosser: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/MKk6xY

PRODUCTION NOTES:

Host: Nick Wasiliev
Guest: Dominique (Yoo Young) Lee
Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev
Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz
Production Code: 4.10
Episode Number: #68
Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Dean Publishing, Emma Pei Yin (yinfluence editorial)
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