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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 litera... more

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Latest Episodes

Dani Vee and bestselling author Dermal McTeirnan chat about her new book Three Reasons for Revenge. They chat about horror films causing anxiety, the infamous scene in Se7en, the incredible premise of this new novel and setting the book in Melbourne ... 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. In our third episode of series four, Nick sits down with Amanda Hewitt, the debut author of ro... more

Celebrate the 800 episode milestone with Dani Vee, Adrian Beck, Tristan Bancks and Cristy Burne. The gang kick off by chatting about Cristy's new verse novel One Day Soon, a personal story inspired by real events. To celebrate life and 800 episodes o... more

Dani Vee and Karen Comer chat about her new YA verse novel Once Upon Tomorrow. They chat about the complexity of writing three separate storylines across one hundred years, speculative fiction and the impact of AI on the human experience. Dani and Ka... more

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Recent Guests

Amanda Hewitt
Debut romance author
Echo Publishing
Episode: S4E3- Date with a Debut - Nick Wasiliev and Amanda Hewitt - The Last Resort
Cristy Burne
Author of Ultraviolet, Into the Blue, Stem Star Stories and One Day Soon
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Episode: 800. Celebrating a milestone with Dani, Adrian, Tristan and Cristy
Karen Comer
Author of Once Upon Tomorrow, CBCA 2024 Book of the Year for Older Readers (Grace Notes)
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Episode: 799. Dani Vee and Karen Comer - Once Upon Tomorrow, feminism and speculative fiction
Bridie Blake
Self-described daydreamer, Taylor Swift aficionado, and author of The Boyfriend Clause
Text Publishing
Episode: S4E2 Date with a Debut - Nick Wasiliev and Bridie Blake - The Boyfriend Clause
Melissa Manning
Author of Frogsong, debut interlinked story collection Smokehouse
Author, Frogsong; UQP publisher
Episode: 798. Dani Vee and Melissa Manning - Frogsong and why multi-tasking is bad for us
Sam Elliott
Sydney-based writer and interviewer; founder/host of The Right Way Podcast; crime novelist
Self (Hayes) / Pan Macmillan Australia
Episode: S4E1 Date with a Debut Newcastle Writers Festival Alejandra Martinez, Sam Elliott and Emma Pei Yin
Emma Pei Yin
Australian-Chinese writer, editor, literary advocate; founder of Influence; co-host of Served with Rice
Self (When Sleeping Women Wake)
Episode: S4E1 Date with a Debut Newcastle Writers Festival Alejandra Martinez, Sam Elliott and Emma Pei Yin
Alejandra Martinez
Australian-Uruguayan writer and playwright; founder of Influence agency
Self / Hunter Publishing Group (debut Salsa in the Suburbs)
Episode: S4E1 Date with a Debut Newcastle Writers Festival Alejandra Martinez, Sam Elliott and Emma Pei Yin
Mohammed Massoud Morsi
Egyptian, Danish, Australian photographer, journalist, and writer
Author of The Hair of the Pigeon
Episode: 797. Dani Vee and Mohammed Massoud Morsi - The Hair of the Pigeon, humanity and pathways to publishing

Host

Dani Vee
Host of the show, English teacher, podcaster, reader, and enthusiast.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 130 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
    Australia3 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
    Australia5 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the deep dives into craft, publishing, and author processes, often feeling inspired or reassured about their own writing journeys.
There are occasional critiques or mixed reviews, but the overall sentiment is highly positive, with listeners describing the episodes as insightful, accessible, and emotionally resonant.
The host's rapport and conversational style are frequently highlighted as a key strength, with many reviews noting it feels like a relaxed, in-room conversation.
The show is consistently praised for thoughtful, well-researched interviews with a warm, relatable host and a lineup of diverse, engaging guests.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

S4E2 Date with a Debut - Nick Wasiliev and Bridie Blake - The Boyfriend Clause
Q: Bridie, what is The Boyfriend Clause about?
A rom-com featuring Sabrina Fogarty, a cafe owner with a fake dating arrangement, who enlists her broody neighbor and famous author Adam Whitaker for a contrived holiday romance that evolves into something real.
S4E1 Date with a Debut Newcastle Writers Festival Alejandra Martinez, Sam Elliott and Emma Pei Yin
Q: How did rejection shape your approach to writing and publishing?
Rejection pushed resilience; it often redirected focus toward more authentic voices and strategies, including pursuing targeted agents or publishers and drawing on personal experiences to strengthen work.
S4E1 Date with a Debut Newcastle Writers Festival Alejandra Martinez, Sam Elliott and Emma Pei Yin
Q: What was the impact of mentorship and editorial guidance on your manuscript?
Mentorship helped tighten structure and voice, with edits that clarified perspectives and sparked a turning point in the manuscript's journey to publication.
797. Dani Vee and Mohammed Massoud Morsi - The Hair of the Pigeon, humanity and pathways to publishing
Q: What was your writing process like for a book that blends fact and fiction?
The process started with real experiences from Lebanon and the journalist's life, then evolved through drafts and feedback from colleagues and editors; the author describes balancing factual events with imaginative storytelling, including a residency in Bangladesh to connect global perspectives and pushing through multiple revisions before publication.
797. Dani Vee and Mohammed Massoud Morsi - The Hair of the Pigeon, humanity and pathways to publishing
Q: Can you tell me what is special about this book to you?
The Hair of the Pigeon is special because it is a long, personal narrative built on true stories from the Middle East, written from a narrow point of view (Rasen's) while telling the broader story of Sama and the impact of war on young lives, aiming to break stereotypes and offer a human face to regional conflicts.

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A conversational, author-focused literature show that centers on the craft of writing, storytelling choices, and the social influences shaping books. Episodes frequently feature author interviews across children's and YA fiction, crime fiction, and literary fiction, with frequent explorations of writing process, character development, and the publishing journey. The host guides guests through deep-dive questions about craft, inspiration, and the realities of balancing life with creative work, often emphasizing the author's perspective, local/australian context, and the impact of books on readers. A notable strength is the warm, informal interview style that blends rigorous prep with genuine rapport, making complex topics accessible for both... more

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