S4, E11 – Date with a Debut – Nick Wasiliev and Lindsay Bartels – Imogen in Waiting

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 11th episode of series four, Nick chats with Lindsay Bartels about her prescient biography, Imogen in Waiting.

WARNING: this book and podcast contains in-depth topics around fertility issues. If this is something that has affected you or someone you know, help is available.
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BOOKS:

Debut:
Imogen in Waiting / Lindsay Bartels: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/yqdP4W

Additional books mentioned:
LIT / Anna Woods: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/L0okxL
When The Party’s Over / Kaitie Hoskins: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/DWV5xn
When Lemons Give You Life / Anna Johnston: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/rEedz5
The Wedding People / Alison Espach: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/5kmJM9
Breath / Carly-Jay Metcalfe: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/yqdP4W

PRODUCTION NOTES:

Host: Nick Wasiliev
Guest: Lindsay Bartels
Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev
Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz
Production Code: 4.11
Episode Number: #69
Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Third Rail Press, Julia Ferracane (Righteous PR)
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