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Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.
Crime Fiction
Narcissism
Zanni Louise
Murder At the Narcissus Gardening Club
The Great Undoing
Go Lightly
Children's Literature
Adolescence
Writing
Cora Seen and Heard
Gaslighting
Psychopathy
Domestic Violence
Ada
Lyrebird Lake Ladies Choir
Australian Literature
The Kindness Project
Tasmania
Brydie Lee-Kennedy
Love Triangle

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 litera... more

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Latest Episodes

Everything I Know About Publishing is a new series where Dani Vee asks the best of the best in the industry to tell her all the secrets of publishing. Rory H Mather provides honest and candid answers about whether publishers owe writers anything, how... more

Debut Revisited is a special series hosted by ‘Date with a Debut’ host Nick Wasiliev, where established authors sit down to discuss their entire writing journey, from debut to the present day. In our maiden episode of this new series, Nick sits down ... more

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, in our final episode of Series 3, Nick sits down with Emma Clancey to discuss her Y... more

Dani Vee and Adam Taor chat about Bodypedia - A Brief Compendium of Human Anatomical Curiosities. No stone is unturned in this episode and they discuss interesting topics such as which side of the face is better for selfies and engagement, brain glue... more

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Recent Guests

Emma Clancy
A fantasy writer and medical student
Published by Allen & Unwin Children
Episode: S3 E21 - Date with a Debut - Nick Wasiliev and Emma Clancy - This Dream Will Devour Us
Adam Taor
Author, journalist, and co-director of Emotiv, a healthcare advertising agency
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Author of 'We Saw What You Started', a YA whodunit
Episode: Stuff Your Stockings Episode 1 with Adrian Beck, Carla Salmon and Gisela Ervin-Ward
Gisela Ervin-Ward
Author of 'True South', a middle-grade contemporary adventure
Episode: Stuff Your Stockings Episode 1 with Adrian Beck, Carla Salmon and Gisela Ervin-Ward
Daniel Tomane
Debut author of 'The Fists of the Father'
Bonnie Echo
Episode: 779. TAKEOVER - Nick Wasiliev and Daniel Tomane - The Fists of the Father
Dr. Anastasia Hronis
Clinical psychologist and founder of the Australian Institute for Human Wellness
Australian Institute for Human Wellness
Episode: S3 E19 - Date With A Debut - Nick Wasiliev and Dr Anastasia Hronis - The Dopamine Brain by
Inga Simpson
Author and PhD in creative writing known for her novels and picture books.
Episode: 778. Dani Vee and Inga Simpson - The Peach King and the resilience of nature
Alison Tait
Internationally published bestseller with 11 middle grade novels, including The Mapmaker Chronicles and The Maven and Reeve Mysteries.
Episode: 776. Everything I Know About Publishing with Dani Vee and A.L. Tait
Jessica Mansour-Nahra
A former communications consultant and writer from Brisbane, now living in Riyadh country.
Hachette Australia
Episode: S3 E18 - Date With A Debut - Nick Wasiliev and Jessica Mansour-Nahra - The Farm

Hosts

Nick Wasiliev
Host of Date with a Debut, known for interviewing debut authors and providing thoughtful insights into their literary journeys.
Dani Vee
Host and English teacher, passionate about literature, with a focus on bringing out the best authors' stories through thoughtful interviews.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 128 ratings
  • Read it

    Nooo don’t like it can you just read it

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Kenzie0214
    New Zealand2 years ago
  • Warm and Wonderful

    Like having a fireside chat with your favourite authors! Dani brings an infectious enthusiasm to her interviews which brings out the best in everyone she chats to. The perfect podcast for book lovers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tidlit
    Australia2 years ago
  • Great podcast for keeping across literary goss!

    I’m an author who spends a lot of time driving in the course of my day job. I use this time to listen to excellent podcasts like this one by Dani, and consider it a great way to keep up with what’s going on in the world of Australian literature. Thanks for all the work you put into this Dani –the literary community appreciates you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nurgle19
    Australia4 years ago
  • BRILLIANT!

    Only had to listen to one podcast … and now I am hooked! LOVE IT.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    roman_italic
    Australia4 years ago
  • Really worth to sit and listen.

    Dani is a great interviewer. Insightful and relaxed conversations like you're right there in the room with her and the interviewee. Dani knows the book back to front and knows the right questions to put to the author. She has a great showcase of interviews with some great authors.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    G.D. Ison
    Australia4 years ago

Listeners Say

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Many express enjoyment of the relaxed and friendly interview style, likening it to a conversation with a friend.
Overall, feedback is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the host's charming demeanor and the quality of the discussions.
The podcast is noted for its diversity of topics and guests, making it a valuable resource for book lovers and aspiring writers.
Some listeners have criticized the format for being too focused on author interviews without enough diverse content.
Listeners appreciate the engaging and informative interviews that provide insights into authors' creative processes and the literary world.

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780. Dani Vee and Adam Taor - Bodypedia - A Brief Compendium of Human Anatomical Curiosities
Q: Did you have sort of a big surprise while researching?
I didn't know most of it, to be frank. The things in my book are obscure and they are part of us, but we don't have a clue they exist.
780. Dani Vee and Adam Taor - Bodypedia - A Brief Compendium of Human Anatomical Curiosities
Q: Can you start by telling us why you wrote this book about the strange and amazing stories about body parts we didn't even know that we had?
The subject is relevant to everyone, and yet almost everyone has no idea that they have these body parts.
S3 E20 - Date with a Debut - Nick Wasiliev and Nick Croydon - The Turing Protocol
Q: What did The Turing Protocol teach you?
It taught me a lot about patience and the importance of authenticity in writing.
S3 E20 - Date with a Debut - Nick Wasiliev and Nick Croydon - The Turing Protocol
Q: What do books mean to you?
Books are my life; they serve as both an avenue of escapism and a great tool for education.
Stuff Your Stockings Episode 2 with Adrian Beck, Bethany Loveridge and Shara Curlett.
Q: What will you take into Book 2 from your debut year?
I think I would be more prepared in regards to what I need to do, like planning to eliminate questions throughout the year.

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1. Emma Clancy
2. Adam Taor
3. Carla Salmon
4. Gisela Ervin-Ward
5. Daniel Tomane
6. Dr. Anastasia Hronis
7. Inga Simpson
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