Best Debut Authors of 2021 You need to read
2021 has been a year of fabulous new authors. Here are the Best Debut Authors of 2021 you need to read whose books I absolutely loved!
This list includes both traditional as well as self-published (Indie) Debut Authors of 2021 from India and International. Also check out Book Reviews by Njkinny of these new books. So go dive in and enjoy reading new voices!
Top Debut Authors of 2021:
Debut Dystopian, Sci-fi Author of 2021:
Mason S. Haynie, author of “Ecclesia’s Table”
Mason S. Haynie been involved with writing his whole life. He has worked as a writing coach, regularly contributes to an online music publication (jesusfreakhideout.com), and maintains a personal blog (masonhaynie.wordpress.com) that explores culture, theology, and his own life events.
Ecclesia’s Table is his debut Dystopian, Sci-fi book that published on 28th March 2021.
Self-Published Debut Romance Authors of 2021 from India:
1) Jyothi D’ Mello, Author of “Dare You, Millie Pai”
Jyothi D’ Mello lives in Mumbai, India. She is a former corporate executive, but now writes contemporary fiction full-time. Dare You, Millie Pai is her debut contemporary romance novel. She loves coffee, books, travel and watching movies in cinemas, but her favourite indulgence is spending hours concocting stories with unconventional characters in unusual circumstances.
2) Medha Nagur, author of “It Ends With A Dream”
Medha Nagur is anything but a stereotypical homemaker, at home full time but with a pen all the time! A freelance blogger by profession in her past life, she was on her maternity break when she started writing fiction.
It Ends With a Dream by Medha Nagur is the debut book by the author that released on 12th February 2021. This is a poignant and heartfelt love story set in India and a must read for not only romance lovers but all readers.
3) Chaitali Hatiskar, author of “Shaadi ka Laddoo”
When she is not obsessing over food and coffee, laughing over silly jokes or making travel plans; Chaitali Hatiskar loves to spend her time writing. While she may dislike most things, she absolutely loves it when people read her books. (No, really. She does.)
Shaadi ka Laddoo by Chaitali Hatiskar is the author’s debut Indian romance. This is a goofy romantic comedy about the Indian marriage scene with full on drama, a spicy love story and characters that will make you fall in love with them.
- Read more about the book including my Book Review of Shaadi ka Laddoo by Chaitali Hatiskar
4) T Shree, author of “You’ll Always be My Favourite, What If”
T Shree is a management graduate and a full time corporate professional. Reading is her passion since childhood but she also likes to paint, travel & write. Reading books always inspired the hidden writer in her & she finally penned her debut novel.
You’ll Always be My Favourite “What If” by T Shree is her debut Indian Contemporary Romance and the first book in “You and Me” series. This is a story of two people forced apart for fifteen years who get a second chance at love.
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Best Traditional Published Debut Authors of 2021:
1) Ali Hazelwood, author of “The Love Hypothesis”
Ali Hazelwood is a multi-published author—alas, of peer-reviewed articles about brain science, in which no one makes out and the ever after is not always happy. The Love Hypothesis is her debut slow burn contemporary romance/romantic comedy that is absolutely must read. I adored it so much. So, stay tuned for my Book Review coming soon!
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2) Elena Armas, author of “The Spanish Love Deception”
Elena Armas is the first time author of a romance set in Spain and USA. A heartfelt, fun, sexy romantic comedy with fake dating, enemies-to-lovers, grumpy-sunshine tropes, I enjoyed The Spanish Love Deception so much. Stay tuned for my Book Review soon!
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3) Jessica Hamilton, author of “What You Never Knew”
What You Never Knew by Jessica Hamilton is her debut mystery book that released on 13th April 2021. Told from the POV of two sisters, one dead and one alive, this thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat throughout.
- Read more about the book including the favourite quotes and my book review of What You Never Knew by Jessica Hamilton
4) A J Gnuse, author of “Girl in the Walls”
Girl in the Walls by A.J. Gnuse is his debut Gothic thriller/suspense that released on 18th March 2021. It has all the “feels”, and a mysterious girl lurking in the walls of a house. Is she real or a ghost?
- Read more about the book including the favourite quotes and my book review of Girl in the Walls by A J Gnuse
5) Kate Bromley, author of “Talk Bookish to Me”
Kate Bromley lives in New York City with her husband, son, and her somewhat excessive collection of romance novels. (It’s not hoarding if they are books, right?). She was a preschool teacher for seven years and is now focusing full-time on combining her two great passions – writing swoon-worthy love stories and making people laugh.
Talk Bookish To Me is her first novel that released on 27th May 2021. A fun romantic comedy book about books, I enjoyed it and Njkinny recommends it all rom-com lovers. My book review to follow soon!
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6) Lacie Waldon, author of “Layover”
Lacie Waldon is a writer with her head in the clouds–literally. A flight attendant based in Washington, D.C., Waldon spends her days writing from the jump seat and searching the world for new stories. The Layover is her debut novel that released in June 2021. A fun enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy about a flight attendant and a layover, I loved reading this book and Njkinny recommends it all readers looking for a breezy and entertaining story.
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7) Mukul Ranjan, author of Cold Cock
Cold Cock is Mukul Ranjan’s debut contemporary fiction that released in January 2021. A behind-the-scenes fiction about the Television industry this is a funny, thought provoking story.
Read Cold Cock by Mukul Ranjan Book Review
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8) Nidhi Upadhyay, author of “That Night”
Nidhi Upadhyay is an engineer-turned-headhunter. For years, Nidhi spent her days matchmaking senior executives to their dream jobs and her nights reading thrillers, until her husband borderline bullied her into writing one. She lives in Singapore with her doting husband and two exceptionally loving but polar-opposite boys.
That Night is her debut thriller novel that released in April 2021. This is a dark, twisted tale of friendship and betrayal that draws you in and confounds you at every turn. I enjoyed it and sat engrossed throughout. Book Review by Njkinny coming soon!
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Also check out these Debut Authors of 2021:
- One Night Only by Catherine Walsh (Rom-Com)
- Parting the Veil by Paulette Kennedy (Gothic / Historical Romance)
- Girl A by Abigail Dean (Thriller)
- The Apothecary by Sarah Penner (Historical Mystery Fiction)
- Fire Keeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley (Thriller)
- Ace of Spades by Faridah Abike-Iyimide (Thriller)
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