ORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: 23rd August 2025

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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