Grubbie Debut Author Series

GrubStreet and Porter Square Books have partnered for a celebratory new reading and conversation series that goes behind the scenes with members of the GrubStreet community to launch their debut books. These are all authors whose time in GrubStreet’s classes, conferences, and/or events shaped their books in some important way.  

In candid conversations with fellow authors, we’ll hear how these Grubbies went from aspiring to published, what inspired and sustained their stories, and how each book developed and changed along the way. 

Books will be available for purchase from Porter Square Books.

Upcoming Events: 

Join GrubStreet and Porter Square Books for the latest installment in the Grubbie Debut series to celebrate the release of All The Secrets of the World with GrubStreet author Steve Almond, in conversation with Jane Roper! This event will take place on Monday, May 2nd at 7pm at Porter Square Books: Boston Edition. The event is free and open to all, but space will be limited, so be sure to register!

Coming Soon: 

• E. B. Bartels's Good Grief: On Loving Pets, Here and Hereafter, August 2022. Registration link coming soon!
• Robin McLean's Pity the Beast paperback launch, October 2022. Registration link coming soon! 
• Boyah J. Farah's America Made Me A Black Man, Fall 2022. Registration link coming soon!

Past Events: 

Watch the event recording on Crowdcast. 

 

Watch the event recording on Crowdcast. 

 

Watch the event recording on Crowdcast. 

 

Watch the event recording on Crowdcast. 

 

Watch the event recording on Crowdcast. 

 

Watch the event recording on Crowdcast.  

Watch the event recording on Crowdcast.  

Watch the event recording on Crowdcast.  

Watch the event recording on Crowdcast.  

Watch the event recording on Crowdcast.

Watch the event recording on Crowdcast.

Watch the event recording on Crowdcast.

Watch the event recording on Crowdcast.

Watch the event recording on Crowdcast.

Submission Form

Are you a Grubby launching your first book after September 2021 or anytime in 2022? Was your book or its publication influenced by your time at GrubStreet? If you’d like us to host your debut on our virtual stage — or, eventually, our real-life stage in the Seaport — fill out this brief application form. Our events team will review it and, if we’re able to host you, we’ll then work with your publicist to schedule a date and find a conversation partner.