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. ...
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Sam Herbst (co-host of The Great Equalizer) catches up with authors to chat about their books. TGE's Current Read offers word nerds, bibliophiles and literature buffs a glimpse into the mind of an author and showcases the latest books that the world's biggest publishing houses have on offer. Subscribe and join the conversation with TGE and authors from around the globe.
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679. Sandie Docker and Dani Vee: The Lyrebird Lake Ladies Choir
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Sandie Docker and Dani Vee: The Lyrebird Lake Ladies Choir. We chat about books, process and feminism!By Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.
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On this episode of TGE's Current Read, Sam chats to New York Times bestselling author Ashley Audrain, whose #1 bestselling debut, The Push, has not only been translated into a whopping 38 languages since its release, it's also broken countless barriers for millions of mothers across the world. While we’ve been patiently waiting for the limited tele…
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678. TAKEOVER: Coral Vass and Dub Leffler: Walking Together FINAL
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TAKEOVER: Coral Vass and Dub Leffler: Walking TogetherBy Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.
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S2 E8 Date With A Debut with Brydie Lee-Kennedy and Nick Wasiliev on Go Lightly
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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 eighth episode of series two, Nick sits down with Brydie Lee-Kennedy, author of Go Lightly. They discuss the book, exploring the chaos of your twenties, how you present yourself to other p…
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677. Kirsten Hunter and Dani Vee - Murder at the Narcissus Gardening Club
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Kirsten Hunter and Dani Vee - Murder at the Narcissus Gardening Club. We chat about psychology and narcissism. Interesting chat.By Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.
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S2 E7: Date With A Debut - Carly-Jay Metcalfe and Nick Wasiliev on Breath
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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 l…
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676. TAKEOVER: Zanni Louise and Adrian Beck - Cora Seen and Heard
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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.By Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.
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A great conversation with Siang Lu and Dani Vee about Ghost Cities, the absurdity of modern life and wild imaginations.By Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.
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674. TAKEOVER: Deb Abela and Adrian Beck - The Kindness Project
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TAKEOVER: Deb Abela and Adrian Beck - The Kindness ProjectBy Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.
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19. Date With A Debut - Sharlene Allsopp and Nick Wasiliev on The Great Undoing
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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 differ…
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20. Date With A Debut: Linda Margolin Royal and Nick Wasiliev on The Star On The Grave
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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 sixth episode of series two, Nick sits down with Linda Margolin Royal, author of The Star on The Grave. They discuss the book, creating fictional stories with real figures of history, who …
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S3E6 Queer Writes Session: R.W.R. McDonald with Avi Duckor-Jones
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S3E6 Queer Writes Session: R.W.R. McDonald with Avi Duckor-JonesNew 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…
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673. Nikki Mottram and Dani Vee - Killarney
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Nikki Mottram and Dani Vee chat about her crime novel Killarney.By Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.
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674. LIVESTREAM Dark Deeds Down Under 2 - Various authors
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LIVESTREAM Dark Deeds Down Under 2 - Various authorsBy Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.
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18. Date With A Debut - LIVE at #NWF2024 with Nick Wasiliev
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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.By Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.
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672. TAKEOVER - Tim Harris and Adrian Beck on This is My Book
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TAKEOVER - Tim Harris and Adrian Beck on This is My BookBy Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.
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17. Date With A Debut - Trish Bolton and Nick Wasiliev on Whenever You're Ready
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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…
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in a thousand different ways by Cecelia Ahern
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In this episode of TGE’s Current Read*, journalist Sam Herbst welcomes Cecelia Ahern bestselling novelist known for romance sensations like PS I Love You and Where Rainbows End (AKA Love, Rosie). Cecelia is arguably one of the most prolific writers of our time, having written a book a year since publishing her debut novel (PS, I Love You) at just 2…
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Feminist, activist, crime author, novelist and Mother – Margie Orford wears many hats and joins Sam Herbst in studio to chat about her memoir, Love & Fury. This is a book that will cut close to the bone for women everywhere. It's at once a tribute to South Africa's incredible history, the invisible work and labour of mothers, and feminists fighting…
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671. TAKEOVER: Writers On The Road with Adrian Beck and Adam Wallace
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16. Date With A Debut - Phillippa Kaye and Nick Wasiliev on Girl Detectives Just Wanna Have Fun
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670. TAKEOVER: Gabriel Evans and Adrian Beck - Listen Hippo
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669. Creative Conversations James Layton and Dani Vee
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Creative Conversations James Layton and Dani Vee chat about creativity, publishing and the industry of publishing books.By Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.
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668. Creative Conversations with Joel McKerrow and Dani Vee
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667. TAKEOVER: Ky Garvey, Megan Daley and Jenny Stubbs
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Ky Garvey chats to Megan Daley and Jenny Stubbs on the important role Teacher Librarians have in our schools and how they inspire students to embrace the joy of reading.By Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.
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666. Ashleigh Barton and Dani Vee: Dinosaur In My Pocket
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Ashleigh Barton and Dani Vee chat about her new picture book Dinosaur In My Pocket. They talk about ideas, guilt, teachable moments and how we can all come back from mistakes. Ashleigh chats about the writing process an her experiences working in publishing.By Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.
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665. TAKEOVER: Alex Dook and Vikki Wakefield - To The River
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TAKEOVER: Alex Dook and Vikki Wakefield - To The RiverBy Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.
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