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. Subscribe, leave a review and listen now.

  1. 14h ago

    825. Dani Vee and Bryony McGuiness - Violet Town, Romance and the Classics

    ⭐️ Episode 825 - Dani Vee and Bryony McGuiness - Violet Town, romance and the classics published by Bakers Lane Books ⭐️ Dear historical fiction lovers, Don’t miss this sweeping historical debut about ambition, forbidden love and the choices that shape us forever. We chat about: 🩷 Developing her writing from a young age 🩷 How fan fic helped her write Violet Town 🩷 The influence of romance and history 🩷 The representation of women over time 🩷 Reading the classics Don’t miss this episode if you love romance, historical fiction and watching the Titanic! Support Aussie books and creatives, hit play and read a book! Dani 💋

    825. Dani Vee and Bryony McGuiness - Violet Town, Romance and the Classics

  2. 3d ago

    S4, E14 - Date with a Debut - Nick Wasiliev and Whitney Fitzsimmons - The Rising

    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. In our 14th episode of series four, Nick chats with Whitney Fitzsimmons, discussing her thrilling debut rural noir, The Rising. Enjoy the show? Drop us a review; it really helps the show out! You can also subscribe to our new monthly newsletter, and get access to exclusive show Second Date: https://nickwasiliev.substack.com/ Sign up to the free Instagram Date with a Debut Writing/Reading Crew: https://bit.ly/4pyCx9u Check out our brand new podcast website: https://dwad.podpixels.com/ Check out the 2026 sponsor of the podcast, Pod Pixels: https://bit.ly/4cbG1Zt Subscribe on Podbean to never miss an episode: https://www.podbean.com/site/podcatcher/index/blog/3mRME5IMoSJx Date with a Debut is featured as part of the Australian literary platform Words & Nerds. Check out all shows on the platform here: https://danivee.com.au/podcasts/ BOOKS: Debut: The Rising / Whitney Fitzsimmons: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/qWBXqj Additional books mentioned: Where The Wild Things Are / Maurice Sendak: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/9Vra30 The Picasso Ransom / A.T. Prewett: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/rEBox5 Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine / Gail Honeyman: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/5kxP39 The Pillars of the Earth / Ken Follett: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/enbPGD PRODUCTION NOTES: Host: Nick Wasiliev Guest: Whitney Fitzsimmons Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz Production Code: 4.14 Episode Number: #72 Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Ventura Press, Nicole Webb (Nicole Webb Book Publicity) FOLLOW NICK WASILIEV (+ DATE WITH A DEBUT): A LITTLE IDEA PODCAST: Feed NEWSLETTER: nickwasiliev.substack.com WEBSITE: www.nicholaswasiliev.com YOUTUBE: @NickWasiliev_Official INSTAGRAM: @nickwasiliev TWITTER/X: @Nick_Wasiliev FACEBOOK: Nick Wasiliev TIKTOK: @nickwasiliev © 2026 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.

  3. Sep 10

    824. Dani Vee and Megan Jacobson - The Waiting Game, Writing and Trad Wives

    ⭐️ Episode 824 - Dani Vee and Megan Jacobson - The Waiting Place ⭐️ Dear gorgeous listeners In this episode Dani and Megan chat about her new novel The Waiting Place, a novel she has been writing since she was a teenager. We also chat about: ❤️ How to solve writing knots ❤️ Learning how to live and asking teens big questions ❤️ The fiction of being a Trad Wife ❤️ How to find yourself ❤️ Writing process and publishing journey ❤️ How to teach our kids consent Support Aussie creatives and play an episode today! Dani 💋

    824. Dani Vee and Megan Jacobson - The Waiting Game, Writing and Trad Wives

  4. Sep 4

    823. Dani Vee and Mary Anastasiou Part 2 - Publicity, Marketing and Social Media

    Dani and Vee and Mary Anastasiou, with their multiple hats in the publishing industry share their experiences about Marketing, Publicity and Social Media. When should promotion of your book begin? What is your personal brand and why is it important? How to grow your social media page using hashtags and other tools. Why we need to support one another. How to deal with rejection and when it feels personal. Common mistakes made by. aspiring authors and self-published authors LISTEN NOW!

  5. Sep 2

    S4, E12 - Date with a Debut - Nick Wasiliev and Jane R. Miles - Stay Buried

    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. In our 12th episode of series four, Nick chats with Jane R. Miles about her incredible thriller, Stay Buried. Enjoy the show? Drop us a review, it really helps the show out! You can also subscribe to our new monthly newsletter, and get access to exclusive show Second Date: https://nickwasiliev.substack.com/ Sign up to the free Instagram Date with a Debut Writing/Reading Crew: https://bit.ly/4pyCx9u Check out our brand new podcast website: https://dwad.podpixels.com/ Check out the 2026 sponsor of the podcast, Pod Pixels: https://bit.ly/4cbG1Zt Subscribe on Podbean to never miss an episode: https://www.podbean.com/site/podcatcher/index/blog/3mRME5IMoSJx Date with a Debut is featured as part of the Australian literary platform Words & Nerds. Check out all shows on the platform here: https://danivee.com.au/podcasts/ BOOKS: Debut: Stay Buried / Jane R. Miles: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/MK26qq Additional books mentioned: Shirley Jackson: A Rather Haunted Life / Ruth Franklin: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/L0rmVM Year of Wonders / Geraldine Brooks: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/rEbDZv Frankenstein / Mary Shelley: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/PzkVXe Mastering the Art of French Cooking Volumes 1 & 2 / Julia Child: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/L0rmba Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit / Jeanette Winterson: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/9VQz5e The Killer Inside Me / Jim Thompson: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/PzkV36 Your Favorite Scary Movie / Ashley Cullins: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/enBEVg Save the Cat! Writes a Novel / Jessica Brody: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/GbqVzE PRODUCTION NOTES: Host: Nick Wasiliev Guest: Jane R. Miles Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz Production Code: 4.12 Episode Number: #70 Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), HQ/HarperCollins Australia FOLLOW NICK WASILIEV (+ DATE WITH A DEBUT): A LITTLE IDEA PODCAST: Feed NEWSLETTER: nickwasiliev.substack.com WEBSITE: www.nicholaswasiliev.com YOUTUBE: @NickWasiliev_Official INSTAGRAM: @nickwasiliev TWITTER/X: @Nick_Wasiliev FACEBOOK: Nick Wasiliev TIKTOK: @nickwasiliev © 2026 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.

  6. Sep 1

    S4, 13 - Date with a Debut - Nick Wasiliev and Lenny Robinson - And In The Morning

    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. In our 13th episode of series four, Nick chats with Lenny Robinson, discussing her debut war fiction novel, And In The Morning. Enjoy the show? Drop us a review, it really helps the show out! You can also subscribe to our new monthly newsletter, and get access to exclusive show Second Date: https://nickwasiliev.substack.com/ Sign up to the free Instagram Date with a Debut Writing/Reading Crew: https://bit.ly/4pyCx9u Check out our brand new podcast website: https://dwad.podpixels.com/ Check out the 2026 sponsor of the podcast, Pod Pixels: https://bit.ly/4cbG1Zt Subscribe on Podbean to never miss an episode: https://www.podbean.com/site/podcatcher/index/blog/3mRME5IMoSJx Date with a Debut is featured as part of the Australian literary platform Words & Nerds. Check out all shows on the platform here: https://danivee.com.au/podcasts/ BOOKS: Debut: And in the Morning / Lenny Robinson: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/JkWKNE Additional books mentioned: The Song of Achilles / Madeline Miller: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/gR4OE9 The Animals In That Country / Laura Jean McKay: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/DWOX62 PRODUCTION NOTES: Host: Nick Wasiliev Guest: Lenny Robinson Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz Production Code: 4.13 Episode Number: #71 Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Jean Smith, Siena Johnstone, Sarah Valle (UQP Press) FOLLOW NICK WASILIEV (+ DATE WITH A DEBUT): A LITTLE IDEA PODCAST: Feed NEWSLETTER: nickwasiliev.substack.com WEBSITE: www.nicholaswasiliev.com YOUTUBE: @NickWasiliev_Official INSTAGRAM: @nickwasiliev TWITTER/X: @Nick_Wasiliev FACEBOOK: Nick Wasiliev TIKTOK: @nickwasiliev © 2026 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.

  7. Aug 28

    822. Dani Vee and Nadine Brown - Gone Guru, Publishing and finding yourself

    ⭐️ Episode 822 - Dani Vee and Nadine Brown - Gone Guru, Publishing and finding yourself ⭐️ Dear Fiction Lovers, This week I chat to the lovely Nadine Brown about her brilliantly funny and philosophical book Gone Guru set in New York, and published by Fremantle Press. We chat about: 💫 Finding a place for contemporary fiction 💫 Philosophical ideas and contemporary fiction 💫 Funny books vs literary books 💫 Giving in to who you are 💫 Challenges of writing humour and finding the zone 💫 Writing in New York It was such a fun, fast-paced chat. We delve into writing contemporary fiction and how humour and big ideas can work together to entertain and encourage readers to self-reflect and think about the world. I love the idea that books can either make you think or make you stop thinking and both are just as important. We also chat about the element of play when you write. If you love contemporary fiction, want to hear about the publishing industry and writing with humour, this episode is for you! LISTEN NOW 🔥 Dani 💋

  8. Aug 21

    S5 E5 QWS Holden Sheppard and Troy Hunter - YEAH THE BOYS - Adult content

    In QWS S5E5, Troy catches up with his old mate Holden Sheppard. Holden is country boy, a weightlifter and a self-proclaimed "bromosexual", who has found literary acclaim with the raw, blokey honesty of his contemporary gay fiction. Holden's latest adult novel YEAH THE BOYS – a sequel to 2019’s INVISIBLE BOYS – came out earlier this year and has just been optioned for TV! While discussing YEAH THE BOYS, Holden and Troy also yak about masculinity and brotherhood, male only spaces, footy, influencer culture, writing YA vs adult books, as well as what actually happens when a book is optioned for adaptation. Books discussed in this episode: - Holding the Man by Tim Conigrave - Loaded by Christos Tsiolkas - Boy Erased: A Memoir by Garrard Conley - Tales of the City by Armistead Maupin Note, this episode features adult language and themes. You can find Holden on the Gram at @holdensheppard and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HoldenSheppardAuthor/ and at www.holdensheppard.com Hosted by Troy Hunter who you can find on the Gram @troyhunterwriter and at www.troyhuntwriter.com Troy is the author of Gus and the Missing Boy and Gus and the Burning Stones

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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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