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Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

Words and Nerds Podcast is an entertaining and conversational podcast that aims to get inside a writer"s mind. We discuss books, the social and political influences of a writer"s work and how literature has the power to change the world. The podcast digs deep to bring you an in depth and sometimes humorous analysis of the author"s book and its influences. Join us for a new way of looking at literature. Dani Vee your host, English teacher, podcaster, reader, book enthusiast and over-thinker. Dani

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745. Dani Vee and Ingrid Laguna - Being kind to...

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature. ·

2025/07/14

Dani Vee and Ingrid Laguna chat about being kind to yourself, owning who you are, an unreasonable fear of sharks, confessions of a lie they've told, creativity and anxiety, the impact of AI and Edie Tells a Lie.

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00:31:19

744. Dani Vee and George Ivanoff - Rejections,...

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature. ·

2025/07/11

Dani Vee and George Ivanoff chat about rejections as an established author, dinosaurs and his new book You Choose Mega: Prehistoric Peril

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00:50:14

S3 E6 - Date With A Debut - Nick Wasiliev and...

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature. ·

2025/07/10

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 Madeleine Cleary to discuss her debut novel, The Butterfly Women. WARNING: This book contains intense subject matter. Reader discretion is advised. Enjoy the show? Drop us a review, it really helps out! You can also support Date with a Debut on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/nickwasiliev/membership Subscribe on

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00:34:34

743. Dani Vee and Adam Cece: The Tension Spring,...

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature. ·

2025/07/07

Dani Vee and Adam Cece go deep into the writing process including The Tension Spring, they discuss underground Adelaide and his new book The Locked Room

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00:15:13

742. Dani Vee, Scott Stuart, James Layton and Zoe...

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature. ·

2025/07/06

Dani Vee, Scott Stuart, James Layton and Zoe Crowest - The Winner of the Scott Stuart Literary Prize

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00:28:54

741. Dani Vee and Jacinta Daniher and Taylor Hampton...

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature. ·

2025/07/05

Today I welcome Jacinta Daniher and Taylor Hampton to chat about their beautiful new picture book OUR DANCE illustrated by Janelle Burger. Taylor Hampton is a proud Ngiyampaa/ Wiradjuri man and Jacinta Daniher is an early childhood educator. They both have a passion for educating young people about Aboriginal culture. Our Dance is a joyful celebration of First Nations culture and Australia's unique animals through dance and music Listen now

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00:38:01

740. TAKEOVER - Nick Wasiliev and Chrissie Bellbrae -...

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature. ·

2025/07/03

Join us for a special Takeover as Date with a Debut host Nick Wasiliev chats with Chrissie Bellbrae about ‘The Florentine Quilt’, crafting story from history, and her generational love of textiles. Buy The Florentine Quilt: https://bit.ly/43mrxBs

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00:38:04

739. Writing Fiction - Mark Mupotsa-Russell - NEW SERIES

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature. ·

2025/06/27

NEW SERIES - Ever wanted to get inside the mind of an adult fiction author? This new series spotlights author through a monologue format, where authors take a deep dive into how they wrote their novel, where ideas come from, their challenges and wins, their fears, personal experiences, what it's like working with their publisher, the editing process and more.First up Mark Mupotsa-Russell, author of The Hitwoman's Guide to Reducing Household Debt, takes us through the process of writing his second

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00:59:59

S3 E5 -Date With A Debut - When The Deep, Dark Bush...

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature. ·

2025/06/22

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 Geoff Parkes to discuss his debut novel, When the Deep, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. WARNING: This book contains intense subject matter, including instances of abuse and violence. Reader discretion is advised. Enjoy the show? Drop us a review, it really helps out! You can also support Date with a Debut on Patreon:

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00:37:50

738. Dani Vee and Michelle Mitchell - Parenting,...

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature. ·

2025/06/16

Michelle Mitchell and Dani Vee chat about her new book TWEENS.They talk about this time being the most rapid period of development for a child, the difference between concrete and formal thinkers and how we can improve our connections with our tweens. They also chat about screen time, building positive relationships, mental illness and how we're all just trying our best to be the positive adults our kids need Michelle Mitchell is a bestselling author and speaker, sought after for her compassionate

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00:40:11

QWS S4E6 Ange Crawford and Troy Hunter - How To Be...

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature. ·

2025/06/14

ANGE CRAWFORD 🎙️ New QWS Podcast Episode! 🌈✨ Season 4 Continues! In QWS S4E6, Troy Hunter (he/him) has a yarn with Ange Crawford (she/her) about her award-winning debut YA novel How To Be Normal, out now with Walker Books. Ange discusses some of the key elements of the novel, including friendships, family and queer love. But How To Be Normal also tackles darker themes like coercive control and anxiety. She also opens up about how her own autism influences and impacts her writing. There’s a

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00:32:26

737. Dani Vee and Gavin Aung Than: Graphic novels, US...

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature. ·

2025/06/07

Dani Vee and Gavin Aung Than chat about his new graphic novel Creature Clinic. They also chat about the differences between Australian and US publishers, the secrets of the industry, parenting, finding creative space and whether meditation really works.

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00:52:17

S3 E4 - Date With A Debut - The House of Rural...

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature. ·

2025/06/07

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 Curtis Campbell to discuss his debut novel, The House of Rural Realness. Enjoy the show? Drop us a review, it really helps out! You can also support Date with a Debut on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/nickwasiliev/membership Subscribe on Podbean to never miss an episode:

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00:32:57

736. Dani Vee and Sarah Clutton: Writing, feminism...

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature. ·

2025/05/30

Dani Vee and Sarah Clifton chat about her new book The Remarkable Truths of Alfie Bains.They chat about the writing process, writing, feminisms and remarkable truths. Sarah WON an interview by bidding on the Authors and Artists for Palestine Fundraiser

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00:45:02

S3 E3 - Date With A Debut: Nick Wasiliev and Leesa...

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature. ·

2025/05/29

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 Leesa Ronald to discuss her debut novel, Special Delivery. Enjoy the show? Drop us a review, it really helps out! You can also support Date with a Debut on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/nickwasiliev/membership Subscribe on Podbean to never miss an episode:

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00:48:34

735. Dani Vee and Joel McKerrow - Heist, Writing...

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature. ·

2025/05/26

Dani and Joel chat about his brand new book Heist: The Great Chocolate Caper, planning vs the benefits of spontaneous writing, word counts and trends. Joel also confesses something about his past that inspired the book - and it's shocking! They also chat about the importance of self-care when touring, the power of poetry in bringing out the vulnerability of students, particularly boys, unraveling the patriarchy and practising courageous vulnerability.

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00:48:56

S3 E2 - Date With A Debut: Nick Wasiliev and Deborah...

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature. ·

2025/05/23

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 Deborah Pike to discuss her debut novel, The Players. Enjoy the show? Drop us a review, it really helps out! You can also support Date with a Debut on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/nickwasiliev/membership Subscribe on Podbean to never miss an episode:

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00:28:02

734. Dani Vee and Karys McEwan: Writing quiet books,...

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature. ·

2025/05/16

Dani Vee chats to Karys McEwan about her new book The Paperbark Tree Committee, putting together writing festivals and why libraries change lives.

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S3 E1 - Date With A Debut - Live at NWF2025 with...

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature. ·

2025/05/13

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.For the first episode, we travel to the 2025 Newcastle Writers Festival for a live episode with Zahid Gamieldien, Lisa Kenway and Natasha Rai on their books All The Missing Children, All You Took From Me, and An Onslaught of Light. WARNING: all three books contain intense subject matter, with An Onslaught of Light containing suicidal themes and

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00:43:23

QWS S4E5 Troy Hunter and Gary Lonesborough

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature. ·

2025/05/08

🎙️ New QWS Podcast Episode! 🌈✨ Season 4 Continues!In QWS S4E5, Troy Hunter (he/him) sits down with Gary Lonesborough (he/him), a proud gay Yuin man and YA writer, to chat about his three acclaimed novels The Boy from the Mish, We Didn’t Think It Through, and I’m Not Really Here. They dig into the history of each novel, including Gary’s path to publication, as well as the stories behind the stories. Gary gives hints about his new novel due in 2026 and why it is the favourite thing he has

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