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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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. -
662. TAKEOVER: Garry Disher & Alex Dook - Sanctuary
Grace is a thief: a good one. She was taught by experts and she’s been practising since she was a kid. She specialises in small, high-value items—stamps, watches—and she knows her Jaeger-LeCoultres from her Patek Philippes. But it’s a solitary life, always watchful, always moving. It’s not the life she wants.
Lying low after a run-in with an old associate, Grace walks into Erin Mandel’s rural antiques shop and sees a chance for something different. A normal job. A place to call home.
But someone is looking for Erin. And someone’s looking for Grace, too.
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S3 E4 QWS: Fiona Kelly McGregor with Jono Butler
• S3E4. Queer Writes Session: Jonathan Butler with Fiona Kelly McGregor
In this episode Jono chats with Fiona Kelly McGregor, a multidisciplinary writer, artist and critic who has published eight books. When in Sydney, Fiona lives and works on Gadigal land.
Her most recent book was Iris, Picador Pan Macmillan, (2022), shortlisted for the Miles Franklin Award, the ALS Gold Medal, the NSW Premier’s Award, the ARA Historical Novel Prize, and longlisted for the Stella Prize, the Voss Literary Award, the BookPeople and ABDA Awards.
Highlights from their chat:
• How to marry the historical archive with a compelling narrative that feels true
• The importance of capturing the personality of place in literature
• Ways queer writers can be brave with their work
• Generous writing advice and shout outs
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.
Books mentioned and reviews can be found on QUEER WRITES SESSIONS | Blarney Books and Art
Resources mentioned and a transcript for this episode’s interview is available at QWS Podcast · R.W.R. McDonald https://rwrmcdonald.com/
Customer Reviews
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.
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!
BRILLIANT!
Only had to listen to one podcast … and now I am hooked! LOVE IT.