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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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677. Kirsten Hunter and Dani Vee - Murder at the Narcissus Gardening Club
Kirsten Hunter and Dani Vee - Murder at the Narcissus Gardening Club. We chat about psychology and narcissism. Interesting chat.
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S2 E7: Date With A Debut - Carly-Jay Metcalfe and Nick Wasiliev on Breath
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 seventh episode of series two, Nick sits down with Carly-Jay Metcalfe, author of Breath. They discuss the book, a childhood of living in hospital, surviving cancer, cystic fibrosis and a lung transplant, the value of humour to get through the hard times, and more.
TRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains strong coarse language, strong themes and descriptions of surgery and addiction. Reader and listener discretion is advised.
BOOKS:
Debut Feature:
• Breath by Carly-Jay Metcalfe: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/Kjb7zx
Other Books Mentioned:
• Water by John Boyne: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/DKo73n
• Sufficient Grace by Amy Espeseth: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/rQMYXR
OTHER LINKS:
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PRODUCTION NOTES:
Host: Nick Wasiliev
Guest: Carly-Jay Metcalfe
Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev
Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz
Production Code: 2:7
Episode Number: #20
Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Sarah Valle (University of Queensland Press)
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676. TAKEOVER: Zanni Louise and Adrian Beck - Cora Seen and Heard
Zanni chats to Adrian about her big-hearted Tasmanian middle grade mystery and how she taps into authenticity in her writing. Meanwhile, Adrian discusses scallop pies.
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675. Siang Lu and Dani Vee: Ghost Cities
A great conversation with Siang Lu and Dani Vee about Ghost Cities, the absurdity of modern life and wild imaginations.
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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!*
USE PROMO CODE: https://bit.ly/4aJgiFJ
*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
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