Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.
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Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

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. Subscribe, leave a review and listen now.

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  2. 2 DAYS AGO

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  3. 7 DEC

    714. Kristin Darell and Dani Vee - Taronga series

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  4. 7 DEC

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    33 min

  5. 7 DEC

    716. My Journey to Writing an adult commercial novel

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    15 min

  6. 1 DEC

    712. TAKEOVER: Alex Dook and Alan Carter - Prize Catch

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    31 min

  7. 1 DEC

    713. NaNoGang Episode 5 - Final Episode

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    51 min

  8. 30 NOV

    S2 E21 - Date With A Debut - How to Free a Jinn by Raidah Shah Idil

    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 twenty-first - and final - episode of series two, Nick sits down with Raidah Shah Idil, author of How to Free a Jinn. They discuss the book, creating Malaysia on the page, drawing on Islamic faith in the creation of fantasy, smashing traditional literary tropes, and more. BOOKS: Debut Feature: How to Free a Jinn by Raidah Shah Idil: https://angusrobertson.4tqiav.net/qzDEnN Other Books Mentioned: Hanna Alkaf Collection: https://bit.ly/48t5T0m Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin: https://angusrobertson.4tqiav.net/aORx1o Fledgling by S. K. Ali: https://bit.ly/3C9vfEH Sabriel by Garth Nix: https://bit.ly/48CyiRR PRODUCTION NOTES: Host: Nick Wasiliev Guest: Raidah Shah Idil Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz Production Code: 2:21 Episode Number: #34 Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Reem Galal (Allen & Unwin Kids and YA) © 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.

    51 min
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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. Subscribe, leave a review and listen now.

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