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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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733. TAKEOVER: Adam Wallace andJeffrey Pfeifer - True...

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature. ·

2025/05/07

True crime fans will love this episode!TAKEOVER: Adam Wallace gets dark and serious in this episode chatting to Jeffrey Pfeifer, a professor of forensic psychology who has worked with police and prison services around the world. His books explore the stories of the men and women executed for their crimes in Canada and Australia, and two of his books have now been optioned as movie productions. His books are available at: ⁦www.academic-rp.com⁩ Jeffrey Pfeifer received his Ph.D. and M.Leg.St

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01:03:10

732. Dani Vee and Adrian Beck: VILLAIN, 7 special...

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature. ·

2025/05/02

Superstar Adrian Beck chats to Dani Vee about his new middle grade book VILLAIN. The switch board lit up like Taylor Swift at a Chiefs game (enjoy my footy reference ADRIAN!) and we heard from 7 special and not at all planted creative guests who asked questions that ranged from the ridiculous (Adam Wallace) to the profound ... um someone did ask something profound didn't they?Just as Adrian Bec-k thought he was out of woods, Dani asked him some hard hitting questions that left him speechless They

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00:42:47

731. Dani Vee and Chris Flynn: Orpheus Nine,...

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature. ·

2025/04/24

Dani Vee and Chris Flynn chat about his new supernatural thriller novel Orpheus Nine. Described as Australia's Stephen King, Chris writes a satire about world problems through small town conversations. They explore doomsday culture and impact of a catastrophising media on mental health and desensitisation. They discuss why people are so worried about wrong or learning from their mistakes and what it is about the internet that makes people double down on their ideas. They also chat about the impact

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00:36:51

QWS S4E4 RWR McDonald and Catherine Johnstone -...

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2025/04/16

🎙️ New QWS Podcast Episode! 🌈✨Season 4 continuesIn QWS S4E4, Rob chats with writer and artist Catherine Johnstone (she/her) about her lyrical, hybrid memoir-in-progress and her contributions to the international anthology Stories of Place (Black Rose Writing). They talk coming out through art, the power of queer storytelling, and how creative nonfiction can blur and bend traditional forms—lyric essays, fragments, visual structure, and more. Catherine reflects on publishing with a global

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00:24:03

730. Dani Vee and Maithree Wijesekara - fantasy, a...

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature. ·

2025/03/29

⭐️ NEW EPISODE WITH MAITHREE WIJESEKARA ⭐️Dani and Maithree chat about why the fantasy genre resonates with readers and why Maithree was compelled to write a novel in the middle of her dentistry degree. They take a small segue into how best to look after your teeth, with some surprising tips and a unique way to drink coffee! They discuss Maithree’s incredible pathway to publication and how she entered the publishing industry. Maithree Wijesekara is an Australian-Sri Lankan writer based in

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00:26:38

729. Dani Vee and Sara Foster: A very feminist chat -...

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature. ·

2025/03/24

⭐️ NEW EPISODE WITH SARAH FOSTER ⭐️A very feminist chat, essential listening for men and women, by women of a certain rage! Dani and Sara have a fascinating chat about creating female characters that push back against stereotypes and tropes. They also chat about the renegotiation and complexity of mother/daughter relationships as you age, and the paradox of what we want for our daughters (freedom) versus the safety of women in the world. Sara delves in the toxic masculinity such as

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00:35:26

728. Dani Vee and Ashleigh Barton: Finding time to...

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature. ·

2025/03/17

Episode 728 - Dani Vee and Ashleigh Barton celebrate the new book How to Sail to Somewhere.They chat about writing in the chaos of creativity and parenthood, and how they’re tackling the big parenting moments, while trying to remain inspired. The conversation turns to being present, never being perfect and interesting writing process that doesn’t involve writing! Ashleigh is a children’s author as has worked in publishing running publicity and marketing campaigns. Ashleigh had written six

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00:35:38

QWS S4E3 Troy Hunter and Lisa Tirreno - Prince of...

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature. ·

2025/03/14

🎙️ New QWS Podcast Episode! 🌈✨ Season 4 Continues! In QWS S4E3, our new co-host Troy Hunter (he/him) sits down with Lisa Tirreno (she/her), a bi fantasy and speculative fiction writer, to chat about her debut novel Prince of Fortune. They dive into Lisa’s inspirations, the evolving definitions of "romantic fantasy," and the intersection of queer storytelling and world-building. They also explore shifting ideas of masculinity, from the Regency era to today. Lisa shares insights on navigating the

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00:36:07

727. Dani Vee and Holden Sheppard: Invisible Boys the...

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature. ·

2025/03/07

In this adults only chat with Dani Vee and Holden Sheppard they chat about the brilliant STAN series Invisible Boys, brilliant casting and writing the raw and realistic episode 8. They discuss unrealistic love scenes in rom coms and how damaging they are in creating unrealistic expectations. The chat turns to shedding shame and who you are supposed to be and choosing to live authentically. Holden chat about the Invisible Boys sequel and how it is the book he was always meant to write. Holden

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00:26:36

726. TAKEOVER: KidLit with Rory H Mather, Brent...

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature. ·

2025/02/24

It's a Kidlit takeover! Join Ky Garvey as she chats to Picture Book creatives Rory H Mather, Brent Wilson & Kirsten Ealand on their new picture books Laugh in the Bath from Little Book Press and The Big Backyard Plan from Affirm Press. The authors share what it's like to collaborate with their fellow publishing creatives including getting creative advice from their peers and what the relationship between Author and Illustrator can be like.

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00:26:47

724. Dani Vee and John Larkin - confessions, destiny,...

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature. ·

2025/02/16

Dani Vee and her brother-from-another-mother award winning author John Larkin chat about the best publishing story ever, the signing of The Bogan Book Club at a pub on title only! Dani makes a confession to her long-time friend, and John talks about combining commercial literary fiction, and the book he was destined to write. Both Dani & John have been open with their mental health experiences and share their journeys of mental health and wellness. They also discuss how their recent surgeries and

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00:29:43

725. Dani Vee and Victoria Brownlee - celebrity...

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature. ·

2025/02/16

Dani Vee and Victoria Brownlee, author, writer and editor, covering food, travel and lifestyle across Australia and France, chat about their passion for food, celebrity obsession and toxic work places. They talk about writing fun books and the most stressful scene of the book that makes the book unputdownable! With Victoria having had various publishers, she chats about what she has learnt about publishing including the need to survive rejection and be brave to throw away words that aren’t

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00:30:44

723. Dani Vee and Tina Strachan - Maths in...

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature. ·

2025/02/16

In this episode Dani Vee chats to Tina Strachan about the maths ins storytelling and pantsing vs plotting when writing a manuscript. We chat about Tina’s unique writing processes including Save The Cat and Story Grid methods The conversation turns to self-care and listening to the connection between our brain and body, making space for creativity, and how writing communities shape us as writers. We also talk about Neeka and the Missing Key, published by HarperCollins, the first book of the

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00:33:25

QWS Podcast S4E2 Curtis Campbell and RWR McDonald

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature. ·

2025/02/16

✨ New Episode Alert! ✨ QWS Podcast S4E2 – Curtis Campbell On this episode of QWS Podcast, Rob chats with writer, comedian, and theatre artist Curtis Campbell about his debut YA novel The House of Rural Realness (UQP). This razor-sharp, heartfelt, and hilarious book dives into queer community, drag, and self-acceptance—all with a healthy dose of drama! Curtis shares his pathway to publication story, writing tips, the power of humour in tackling heavy themes, and the importance of community—now more

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00:31:58

QWS Podcast S4E1 Rae White and RWR McDonald

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature. ·

2025/02/15

🎙️ New QWS Podcast Episode! 🌈✨Season 4 - LETS GO! S4E1, Rob chats with award-winning poet and author Rae White (they/them) about their beautiful new picture book, All the Colours of the Rainbow (Lothian Children’s Books). We dive into the inspiration behind Jem’s story, the importance of gender diversity in children’s literature, and how stories like this empower young readers to embrace their identities. Plus, Rae shares insights on using All the Colours of the Rainbow as a discussion starter,

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00:30:45

MOST LOVED THROWBACKS - Alison Daddo and Dani Vee

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature. ·

2025/02/11

MOST LOVED THROWBACKS - Alison Daddo and Dani Vee

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00:32:23

722. Dani Vee and Kell Woods - Parenting, mental...

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature. ·

2025/02/11

‘It’s never been so important to be a mother of boys. We have to shape how our boys view the world, particularly when it comes to women.’ The first episode of the Words & Nerds new season for 2025 has landed! Kell Woods and Dani Vee chat like old friends about the importance of parenting boys and teachable moments of positive masculinity. They also chat about finding a balance between mental health and creativity. Kell and Dani delve into fairytales and appropriating them for a new context

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01:04:09

MOST LOVED THROWBACK - Clementine Ford and Dani Vee

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature. ·

2025/02/11

MOST LOVED THROWBACK - Clementine Ford and Dani Vee

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00:29:36

30. BEST OF SERIES 2024 - Li Chen and Dani Vee

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature. ·

2025/02/05

BEST OF SERIES 2024 - Li Chen and Dani Vee

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00:43:48

29. BEST OF SERIES 2024 - Date With A Debut -...

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature. ·

2025/02/05

BEST OF SERIES 2024 - Date With A Debut - Sharlene Allsopp and Nick Wasiliev

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