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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. ...
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Sam Herbst (co-host of The Great Equalizer) catches up with authors to chat about their books. TGE's Current Read offers word nerds, bibliophiles and literature buffs a glimpse into the mind of an author and showcases the latest books that the world's biggest publishing houses have on offer. Subscribe and join the conversation with TGE and authors from around the globe.
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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 YA fantasy debut, This Dream Will Devour Us.Also, stay tuned for an exciting new miniseries announceme…
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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, travelling sperm, pleasure and shame and why Issa Newton stuck a pin in his eye. Everything you ne…
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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, Nick sits down with Nick Croydon to discuss his debut speculative fiction novel, The Turing Protocol.Enjoy the show? Drop us a review, it really helps the show out! You can also suppor…
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COUNTDOWN the top 30 most listened to episodes for 2025.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 first episode, we travel to the 2025 Newcastle Writers Festival for a live episode with Zahid Gamieldien, Lisa Kenway and Natasha R…
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Join us for a special Takeover as Date with a Debut host Nick Wasiliev chats with Daniel Tomane about ‘The Fists of the Father’, the world of boxing, trauma, and men raising men.WARNING: This book contains intense subject matter, including topics of domestic violence and suicidal themes. Listener and reader discretion is advised. If you or someone …
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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, Nick sits down with Dr Anastasia Hronis to discuss her debut non-fiction self-help book, The Dopamine Brain.Enjoy the show? Drop us a review, it really helps the show out! You can also…
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Everything I Know About Publishing with Dani Vee and A.L. Tait. If you want to know everything about publishing tune into this new series where seasoned authors tells us everything they know about the publishing industry with a deep dive into their publishing journey. Find out the greatest lesson A.L. Tait has learned, tips for writers, the importa…
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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, Nick sits down with Jessica Mansour-Nahra to discuss her debut novel, The Farm.TRIGGER WARNING: this podcast and book discuss topics of depression, domestic violence and miscarriages, …
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Dani Vee and William J Byrne chat about his new book The Warrumbar 💛They talk about the importance of story, intergenerational relationships, the lasting impact of history, how stories are influenced by personal stories.The episode also touches on domestic violence (so always listen with care), and the complexity of family.The Warrumbar is a coming…
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Sami is an international award-winning author and illustrator whose favourite topics tend to be the ones most people like to avoid... such as 'ugly' animals, parasites, poo stories and more. She has published six books and has been shortlisted for/won over 20 awards (check them out below). Four of her books are non-fiction and are part of The Illus…
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Dinuka McKenzie chats with Mark Mupotsa-Russell about his new novel: The Wolf Who Cried Boy. They discuss writing an adult story from a child’s perspective, the life event that sparked this unique thriller, and how to explore social issues and big emotions while keeping the narrative propulsive.By Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.
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New QWS Podcast Episode S4E10 Michael BurgeRob chats with journalist and author Michael Burge (he/him) about his new crime fiction novel Dirt Trap (MidnightSun Publishing), a sequel to Tank Water.They discuss writing rural noir and queer history, the silences that shape small towns, and what happens when truth finally breaks through. Michael talks …
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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 discuss writing market versus writing an author wants to write, the importance of creatives having access to data, and balancing creativity wit…
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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, Nick sits down with Natalia Figueroa Barroso to discuss her debut novel, Hailstones Fell Without Rain.Enjoy the show? Drop us a review, it really helps the show out! You can also suppo…
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Dani Vee chats to bestselling author Trent Dalton about his new novel Gravity Let Me Go. They chat about being obsessed with art, an impossibility of achieving life work balance, writing the darkest part of ourselves, parenting and testicles (you read that right!)LISTEN NOW!By Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.
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Join the NaNoGang after one week of writing and see how they went and compare your own journey! Not only that but we have a fantastic writing tip from Trent Dalton and special guest Margot McGovern, who loves horror and tells us all about the tropes, while scaring Cristy.By Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.
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Don’t miss this chat with Dani Vee and bestselling superstar author Christian White where they chat about Christian’s darkest novel yet, The Long Night.They chat about what makes a best selling book and the writing process, as well trading stories about urban legends that haunt them and the weird confessions they make because of this fear!They talk…
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Radelaide Reads is a brand new spin off series where SA author Adam Cece shines a light on talented South Australian authors and illustrators.Today Adam chats to not one, but two debut SA fantasy authors, S.K. Neilson and Barbara J. Rosie, about the path to publication for their debut fantasy books: Singing Down the Sky and The Brazen Dragon.Sarah …
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On this episode of TGE’s Current Read, we welcome Irish novelist Chloe Michelle Howarth. Best known for her debut novel Sunburn — a tender, searing portrait of queer adolescence and forbidden love — Chloe captured readers with her ability to balance delicacy and emotional intensity. Sunburn was shortlisted for the 2024 Polari First Book Prize, the …
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