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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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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. -
672. TAKEOVER - Tim Harris and Adrian Beck on This is My Book
TAKEOVER - Tim Harris and Adrian Beck on This is My Book
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17. Date With A Debut - Trish Bolton and Nick Wasiliev on Whenever You're Ready
Date With A Debut is a podcast hosted by writer Nick Wasiliev: shines a light on debut authors, their incredible books and their journeys to publication.
For the third episode of series two, Nick sits down with Trish Bolton, author of Whenever You’re Read. They discuss the book, writing compassionately and translating grief to the page, looking back on your life in your old age, and more.
TRIGGER WARNING: this podcast and book discusses topics of suicide and suicidal themes, so reader and listener discretion is advised. If you or anyone you know is struggling, help is available to you. Contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.
BOOKS:
Debut Feature:
• Whenever You’re Ready by Trish Bolton: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/g1n2xA
Other Books Mentioned:
• Never Look Desperate by Rachel Matthews: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/zNK7or
• The Women in Black by Madeleine St. John: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/nLK75A
• The Harp In The South by Ruth Park: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/216Av7
• Enid Blyton Collection: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/R5rkMN
Customer Reviews
Refreshing!
Stumbled across Words & Nerds on Twitter! Not disappointed. Interesting conversations, interviews & reminds me of why reading is so pleasurable
Wow unexpected !
What a great fun and interesting interview format. Loved the Craig Johnson episode, will definitely check the other episodes out!
Great way to connect with authors
What a delightful podcast! I enjoyed the conversation and wanted to immediately buy the book the author talked about even though it's not my usual genre. It's so fun to hear about how the book came together and their goals and inspiration. The hosts ask very thoughtful questions. Highly recommend!
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