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Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature. Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.
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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 is joined by various guest co-hosts and has a number of spin off episodes including the Feedback Sessions, Summer Series Takeover, Bite-Size Episodes, livestreams, mash-ups and cross-overs.
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666. Ashleigh Barton and Dani Vee: Dinosaur In My Pocket
Ashleigh Barton and Dani Vee chat about her new picture book Dinosaur In My Pocket. They talk about ideas, guilt, teachable moments and how we can all come back from mistakes. Ashleigh chats about the writing process an her experiences working in publishing.
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665. TAKEOVER: Alex Dook and Vikki Wakefield - To The River
TAKEOVER: Alex Dook and Vikki Wakefield - To The River
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664. Creatives Conversations with Adam Wallace and Dani Vee
Adam Wallace has sold millions of books around the world, he writes everyday and last year received 100 rejections. We talk about a shared love of Bruce Lee, trying to be zen, authenticity and give some advice that you should definitely not take.
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S3 E5 QWS: Troy Hunter and RWR McDonald on Gus and the Missing Boy
S3E5 Queer Writes Session: R.W.R. McDonald with Troy Hunter
In this episode Rob chats with Troy Hunter about his debut YA novel, Gus and the Missing Boy, published by Wakefield Press in March 2024.
They chat about Troy’s serendipitous pathway to publication, crime fiction, author identity, and Troy offers great writing advice.
Troy Hunter’s shout out books this episode are:
A Man and His Pride by Luke Rutledge (check out our interview with Luke QWS S2E3)
Mona of the Manor by Armistead Maupin
Queer Writes Session (QWS) Podcast, a Words & Nerds spin off series hosted by Rob aka R.W.R. McDonald and Jonathan Butler, in partnership with Blarney Books & Art in Port Fairy. -
663. Samantha Ellen Bound & Dani Vee - Seven Wherewithal Way
Samantha-Ellen Bound returns with the third and penultimate book in her bestselling middle-grade series Seven Wherewithal Way, inspired by the spell-binding creatures and stories of world folklore.
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15. Date With A Debut - Abra Pressler and Nick Wasiliev on Love and Other Scores
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 second episode of series two, Nick sits down with Abra Pressler, author of Love and Other Scores. They discuss the book, the value of championing homegrown queer romance, what Abra would do if Rafael Nadal would appear in front of her, and more.
WARNING: this podcast contains coarse language
Love and Other Scores by Abra Pressler: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/y2K1L2
Other Books Mentioned:
Book Lovers by Emily Henry: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/Kj6N9x
Sit, Stay, Love by Amy Hutton: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/756Nxy
PRODUCTION NOTES:
Host: Nick Wasiliev
Guest: Abra Pressler
Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev
Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz
Production Code: 2:2
Episode Number: #15
Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds) and Chloe Patterson (Pan Macmillan Australia)
© 2024 Nick Wasiliev and Breathe Art Holdings
‘Date With A Debut’ is a Words and Nerds and Breathe Art Podcasts co-production recorded and edited on Awabakal Country, and we pay our respects to all elders past and present.
Customer Reviews
Refreshing!
Stumbled across Words & Nerds on Twitter! Not disappointed. Interesting conversations, interviews & reminds me of why reading is so pleasurable
Wow unexpected !
What a great fun and interesting interview format. Loved the Craig Johnson episode, will definitely check the other episodes out!
Great way to connect with authors
What a delightful podcast! I enjoyed the conversation and wanted to immediately buy the book the author talked about even though it's not my usual genre. It's so fun to hear about how the book came together and their goals and inspiration. The hosts ask very thoughtful questions. Highly recommend!