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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

TOP 30 COUNTDOWN BEST OF SERIES 2025 Everything I (Don't) Know About Publishing with superstars Pip Harry and Kate Foster. They chat about the opaque publishing industry and the changes they'd like to see occur in the publishing industry. They discus... more

TOP 30 COUNTDOWN BEST OF SERIES 2025 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 sce... more

TOP 30 COUNTDOWN BEST OF SERIES 2025 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 i... more

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 ... more

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Recent Guests

Natalia Figueroa Barroso
A writer of Uruguayan descent and member of the Sweatshop Literacy Movement.
University of Queensland Press
Episode: 18. BEST OF SERIES 2025 Date With A Debut - S3 E17 - Nick Wasiliev and Natalia Figueroa Barroso - Hailstones Fell Without Rain by
Gavin Au Thang
New York Times best-selling cartoonist and creator of Zen Pencils
Episode: 19. BEST OF SERIES 2025 - Dani Vee and Gavin Au Thang - Graphic novels, US Publishers and parenting
Cathy Johnson
An emerging writer based in Melbourne, known for her essays and poetry.
Black Rose Writing
Episode: 29. BEST OF SERIES 2025 - QWS Podcast S4E4 RWR McDonald and Catherine Jonstone
Jane Harper
Multi award-winning author of international bestsellers
Pan Macmillan Australia
Episode: S3E24 -Debut Revisited -Nick Wasiliev and Jane Harper breaks down her career
Eva Amores
Established author known for humor and creativity in children's literature.
Author of Worst Pets Ever
Episode: Quizzmas - Stuff Your Stockings Episode 4 hosted by Dani Vee and Adrian Beck
Matt Cosgrove
Established author recognized for contributions to children's books and stories.
Author of Worst Pets Ever
Episode: Quizzmas - Stuff Your Stockings Episode 4 hosted by Dani Vee and Adrian Beck
Sandy Bigner
Debut author of the middle-grade verse novel Little Bones.
Author of Little Bones
Episode: Quizzmas - Stuff Your Stockings Episode 4 hosted by Dani Vee and Adrian Beck
Hayley Gannon
Debut author with a notable school library series, Luna's World.
Author of Luna's World
Episode: Quizzmas - Stuff Your Stockings Episode 4 hosted by Dani Vee and Adrian Beck
Rory H Mather
Children's author with 17 published picture books
Episode: 781. Everything I Know About Publishing - Dani Vee and Rory H Mather

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
    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
    Australia4 years ago

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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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14. BEST OF SERIES 2025 - QWS S4E3 - Troy Hunter and Lisa Tirreno - Prince of Fortune
Q: Is there something you know now that you wished you knew before you were published?
There absolutely is. And I wish that I had been warned beforehand because social media and whisper networks are absolutely full of people who think that whatever their experience of publishing is, that's the way that it is.
14. BEST OF SERIES 2025 - QWS S4E3 - Troy Hunter and Lisa Tirreno - Prince of Fortune
Q: What was it about this story that made you able to finish it or feel that it was more complete or polished to go out and query with publishers?
I finally got enough of a handle on story structure, I think.
12. BEST OF SERIES 2025 - Dani Vee and Michelle Mitchell - Parenting, screen time and connecting with tweens
Q: What makes the book 'Tweens' special to you?
Michelle explains that she saw a hole in the market for books focused on the tween age group and emphasizes the developmental changes and challenges that occur during this period.
19. BEST OF SERIES 2025 - Dani Vee and Gavin Au Thang - Graphic novels, US Publishers and parenting
Q: How do you stay motivated and curious about the story?
I just kind of have a lot of mini milestones that I have for myself.
19. BEST OF SERIES 2025 - Dani Vee and Gavin Au Thang - Graphic novels, US Publishers and parenting
Q: What are some of your favorites from mythology and mythological creatures?
I've been on a bigger Greek mythology trip recently.

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1. Natalia Figueroa Barroso
2. Gavin Au Thang
3. Cathy Johnson
4. Jane Harper
5. Eva Amores
6. Matt Cosgrove
7. Sandy Bigner
8. Hayley Gannon

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