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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693. Lisa Kenway and Dani Vee - All You Took From Me
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Lisa Kenway and Dani Vee - All You Took From Me - writing, new author, thriller.By Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.
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692. Chenee Marrapodi and Dani Vee - Publishing Stories and Breaking Pointe
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We chat about the perils and heartbreak of publishing, and of course how much we love what we do. We also chat about Chenee's new release Breaking Pointe and Dani's new release Riley's FAILPROOF Guide to Breaking a School Record.By Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.
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691. Brooke Scobie Jade Goodwin with Dani Vee: Yarn Quest
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A breathtaking fantasy-adventure trilogy. Do you dare step into the Realm? A magical journey awaits . . .By Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.
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S2 E10:Date With A Debut - Mykaela Saunders and Nick Wasiliev on Always Will Be
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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 tenth episode of series two, Nick sits down with Dr. Mykaela Saunders, author of Always Will Be. They discuss the book, correcting the lack of representation of first nations culture in Au…
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690. Luke Springer, Chris Kennett and Dani Vee: Guess What We Are Doing Today?
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Mr Luke, Chris Kennett and Dani Vee chat about their new picture book Guess What We Are Doing Today? A beautifully illustrated picture book that encourages creativity and reading.By Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.
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In this episode Rob chats with Bel Schenk about his debut novella, The Most Famous Boy in Town, published by Spineless Wonders in April 2024. They chat about writing fiction versus poetry, the creative pathway to publication, and Bel offers great writing advice. CW: This episode contains discussions about sexual assault, which some listeners may fi…
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687. REVIEW of JP Pomare's new book 17 Years Later including an audio book extract
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WHO REALLY KILLED THE PRIMROSE FAMILY?The violent slaughter of the Primrose family while they slept shocked the nation.The family's young live-in chef, Bill Kareama, was swiftly charged with murder and brought to justice. But the brutal crime scarred the idyllic town of Cambridge forever.Seventeen years later, true-crime podcaster Sloane Abbott tra…
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689. Mitch Jennings and Dani Vee - A Town Called Treachery
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688. Tim Ayliffe and Dani Vee - The Wrong Man
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Tim Ayliffe and Dani Vee - The Wrong ManBy Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.
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686. Mike Lucas and Dani Vee - One By One They Disappear
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Mike Lucas and Dani Vee - One By One They DisappearBy Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.
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685. TAKEOVER: Emma Bowd and Andrea Rowe - Picture Books
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Emma Bowd and Andrea Rowe - Picture BooksBy Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.
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684. Kirsty Iltners and Dani Vee: Depth of Field
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683. TAKEOVER: Zoe Gaetjens and Amy Adeney: Picture Books
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Zoe and Amy chat about their new books, the winding road to publication, and the ways in which reading and writing have helped them make unexpected connections.By Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.
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682. Les Zig and Dani Vee chat about YA novel This
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Les Zig and Dani Vee chat about YA novel This, anxiety, the 80s, mental health and writing screenplays and novels.By Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.
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681. TAKEOVER: Ber Carroll and Petronella McGovern - The Last Trace and One of Us Is Missing
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Takeover: BM Carroll and Petronella McGovern on family thrillersIn this episode, BM Carroll and Petronella McGovern discuss the elements that make up a great family thriller story and which parts are drawn from real life. They also chat about family dynamics, the inspiration for their books, and their writing friendship. BM Carroll’s thriller, One …
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S2 E9. Date With A Debut with Gyan Yankovich and Nick Wasiliev on Just Friends
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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 ninth episode of series two, Nick sits down with Gyan Yankovich, author of Just Friends: On the joy, influence and power of friendship. They discuss the book, how romantic relationships ar…
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680. Gabrielle Tozer and Dani Vee: The Unexpected Mess of it All
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Gabrielle Tozer and Dani Vee chat about Gab's new book The Unexpected Mess of it All, anxiety and self-care, Taylor Swift, Bridgerton and enemies to lovers. A great chat!By Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.
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S3E7: Queer Writes Session: Sam Elkin and Ernest Price
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In this episode Sam Elkin chats with Ernest Price. Chat highlights include:• Path to publication and the reaction from their communities • Ethics of writing about people you know • Pyramid schemes and LGBTQIA+ community workErnest Price is a transgender man working as a secondary English teacher in Naarm/ Melbourne. His writing has been published b…
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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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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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