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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 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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674. TAKEOVER: Deb Abela and Adrian Beck - The Kindness Project
TAKEOVER: Deb Abela and Adrian Beck - The Kindness Project
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19. Date With A Debut - Sharlene Allsopp and Nick Wasiliev on The Great Undoing
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 fifth episode of series two, Nick sits down with Sharlene Allsopp, author of The Great Undoing. They discuss the book, transforming previous texts and recontextualising history, the different contexts of truth, first nations storytelling in speculative fiction, Ernest Scott, and more.
PROMOTION:
Words & Nerds is excited to partner with Booktopia, Australia’s Local Bookstore for a special offer. Until 22nd May 2024, get 10% off at Booktopia when using the special code WORDS10 at checkout! Ts & Cs apply!*
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*Ends 11.59pm, 22-May-2024. Offer applied at checkout and cannot be used with any other offer. Not applicable on eBooks, eTexts, Gift Certificates, Gift Wrapping, magazines, digital subscriptions or the cost of shipping.
BOOKS:
Debut Feature:
• The Great Undoing by Sharlene Allsopp: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/k06WGx
Other Books Mentioned:
• Taylor Jenkins Reid Collection: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/GmWg36
• Terra Nullius by Claire G. Coleman: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/g10Gkv
• Sense And Sensibility by Jane Austen: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/oqMOWe
• Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens by Shankari Chandran: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/baXVem
• Dropbear by Evelyn Araluen: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/21Dd3M -
S3E6 Queer Writes Session: R.W.R. McDonald with Avi Duckor-Jones
S3E6 Queer Writes Session: R.W.R. McDonald with Avi Duckor-Jones
New Podcast Episode Alert!
In this episode Rob chats with Avi Duckor-Jones about his debut novel, Max, published by Affirm Press in May 2024.
Join us as we chat with Avi about the experience between writing Max, a novel, and Swim, his award-winning novella. We dive deep into the concept of author identity and how it intertwines with their work and discuss the pressure of book promotion with disclosure.
Plus, get an insider's look at Avi's time on Survivor and how it influenced his writing!
Along the way, Avi shares invaluable writing advice that you won’t want to miss.
Tune in for an episode packed with insights and inspiration.
Avi’s shout out books this episode are:
People from the Pit Stand Up and Party Legend by Sam Duckor-Jones
We the Animals and Blackouts by Justin Torres
What Belongs to You by Garth Greenwell
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/ -
673. Nikki Mottram and Dani Vee - Killarney
Nikki Mottram and Dani Vee chat about her crime novel Killarney.
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674. LIVESTREAM Dark Deeds Down Under 2 - Various authors
LIVESTREAM Dark Deeds Down Under 2 - Various authors
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18. Date With A Debut - LIVE at #NWF2024 with Nick Wasiliev
Date With A Debut - LIVE at #NWF2024!
For the next episode of our news series of Date With A Debut, Nick Wasiliev hosts a special panel at the 2024 Newcastle Writers Festival, featuring debut authors Rosemary Lewis, John Morrissey and Megan Rogers.
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.