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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761. Dani Vee and Sherryl Clark - Verse novels and The Only Branch on the Family Tree
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30:21Dani Vee and Sherryl Clark chat about the rise of the verse novel, how to write one and her brand new book The Only Branch on the Family Tree.By Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.
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S3 E14 - Date With A Debut - Nick Wasiliev and Mikayla Bridge - Of Flame and Fury
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40:50Date 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.This week, Nick sits down with Mikayla Bridge to discuss her debut novel, Of Flame and Fury.Enjoy the show? Drop us a review, it really helps the show out! You can also support and follow Nick on…
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760. Dani Vee and Sarah Armstrong - Writing page turners and the new book Run
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29:16Dani Vee and Sarah Armstrong chat about her new book Run!Hatchet meets Stand By Me in this brilliantly suspenseful novel from the acclaimed author of Big Magic and Magic Awry. With a spiky, memorable cast, gripping twists and turns and thorny moral dilemmas, RUN will keep readers glued to the page all night.Writing tips on how to write a page turni…
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On this episode of TGE’s Current Read, Sam Herbst welcomes award-winning Indian-British author Gurnaik Johal for an in-depth author interview. No stranger to fiction, Gurnaik won the Somerset Maugham Award in 2022 for his short story collection, We Move, among other accolades. Now venturing into the realm of longform fiction, Gurnaik’s debut novel …
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1. Radelaide Reads - Adam Cece and Alina Bellchambers - NEW SPIN OFF SERIES
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31:01Radelaide Reads is a brand new series where Adam Cece shines a light on talented South Australian authors and illustrators. Today Adam chats to SA YA Author Alina Bellchambers about the conclusion to her epic romantasy duology, The Weight of Crowns.They chat about writing processes, paths to publication, the binge-worthy appeal of the duology, and …
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S3 E12 - Date With A Debut - Nick Wasiliev and Silvia Park - Luminous
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51:13Date 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.This week, I sit down with Silvia Park to discuss their debut novel, Luminous.Enjoy the show? Drop us a review, it really helps the show out! You can also support Date with a Debut on Patreon: ht…
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S3 E13 - Date With A Debut - Nick Wasiliev and Matt Rogers - The Forsaken by Matt Rogers
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59:11Date 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.This week, I sit down with Matt Rogers to discuss his debut novel, The Forsaken.TRIGGER WARNING: this podcast and book discuss topics of suicide and suicidal themes, so reader and listener discre…
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759. Everything I Know About Publishing - Dani Vee and Gabriel Bergmoser - Don't bore your reader!
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18:35Dani Vee and Gabriel Bergmoser go head to head in a rapid fire chat about the publishing industry. Reading a Game Bergmoser book is like taking a shot of adrenaline, and so is this interview. What was the worst advice he received as a young writer? What does he think about the industry and what is his gold advice for all writers.Gabe is a best sell…
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QWS S4E7 - Troy Hunter and Olivia O'Flynn - Ever Blessed
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0:27QWS S4E7 OLIVIA O’FLYNNNew QWS Podcast Episode! 🌈✨ Season 4 Continues!In QWS S4E7, Troy Hunter (he/him) chats to Olivia O’Flynn (she/her) about her debut romantasy novel Ever Blessed, out now with Harper Collins.Olivia talks about her path to publication and the joys and challenges of plotting and worldbuilding of not one but three books at the sam…
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758. Dani Vee and Ginny Grant - Bakers Lane - supporting emerging women writers
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28:31Bold New Chapter: Bakers Lane Books Launches with $10,000 Fearless Prize to Support Emerging Women Writers9th July 2025 — Australia’s publishing landscape welcomes a powerful new player with the launch of Bakers Lane Books, an independent publishing house committed to platforming bold, inclusive storytelling. Founded by long-time publishing veteran…
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S3 E11 - Date With A Debut - Nick Wasiliev and Liann Zhang - Julie Chan is Dead by
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37:18Date 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.This week, I sit down with Liann Zhang to discuss her debut novel, Julie Chan is Dead.Enjoy the show? Drop us a review, it really helps the show out! You can also support Date with a Debut on Pat…
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757. Dani Vee and Amelia Mellor - Research for writing and Ocean Forged FINAL
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28:56Dani Vee and Amelia Mellor chat about her new book Ocean Forged, The Wicked Ship.They chat about the lengths one goes to for research such as swimming with sharks and scuba diving on shipwrecks.They also talk about the greatest challenges when writing fantasy, and creating evil villains.By Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.
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S3 E10 Date With A Debut - Nick Wasiliev and Sinéad Stubbins - Stinkbug
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51:59Date 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.This week, I sit down with Sinéad Stubbins to discuss her debut novel, Stinkbug.Enjoy the show? Drop us a review, it really helps the show out! You can also support Date with a Debut on Patreon: …
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756, Dani Vee and Gabriel Bergmoser - A high octane adrenaline shot chatting about High Rise
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38:28Episode 756. Get ready for a shot of adrenaline with this high octane interview between Dani Vee and Gabe Bergmoser chatting about his new thriller High Rise.They chat about the immediacy of first person present tense and his high stakes meeting with publishing Queen Catherine Milne and how Gabe wrote High Rise without a plan.Gabriel Bergmoser can …
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S3 E9 - Date With A Debut - Nick Wasiliev and Daniel Nour - How to Dodge Flying Sandals and Other Advice for Life by Daniel Nour
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50:28Date 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.This week, I sit down with Daniel Nour to discuss his debut novel, How to Dodge Flying Sandals and Other Advice for Life.Enjoy the show? Drop us a review, it really helps the show out! You can al…
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755. Everything I Know About Publishing - Dani Vee and Adam Wallace - Part 2
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33:08Everything I Know About Publishing - Dani Vee and Adam Wallace - Part 2By Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.
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S3 E8 - Date With A Debut - Nick Wasiliev and Thomas Vowles - Our New Gods by Thomas Vowles
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57:02Date 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.This week, I sit down with Thomas Vowles to discuss his debut novel, Our New Gods.Enjoy the show? Drop us a review, it really helps out! You can also support Date with a Debut on Patreon: https:/…
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754. Everything I Know About Publishing - Dani Vee with Sue Whiting and Adam Wallace - PART 1
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32:40Episode 752: Everything I Know About Publishing with Adam Wallace and Sue Whiting PART 1 🩷Dani Vee chats to Sue Whiting and Adam Wallace about their journey into publishing.⭐️ How to start your writing career⭐️ Dealing with rejection in a positive way ⭐️ Follow the energy ⭐️ Creativity is playing ⭐️ How publishing is always changing ⭐️ Being open t…
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753. Everything I Know About Publishing - TAKEOVER with Deborah Abela, Sarah Armstrong, Lian Tanner and Zanni Louise
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49:38Everything I Know About Publishing - TAKEOVER with Deborah Abela, Sarah Armstrong, Lian Tanner and Zanni LouiseBy Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.
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On this episode of TGE’s Current Read, we chat with author Liane Child, whose addictive new thriller, The Tradwife’s Secret, will have you turning the pages well into the wee hours, with a twist you probably won’t see coming. This is a novel that, according to one reviewer, reads like an episode right out of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Aside …
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S3 E7 - Date With A Debut - Nick Wasiliev and Nadia Mahjouri - Half Truth
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1:00:20Date 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.This week, I sit down with Nadia Mahjouri to discuss her debut novel, Half Truth.Enjoy the show? Drop us a review, it really helps out! You can also support Date with a Debut on Patreon: https://…
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752. Everything I Know About Publishing - Dani Vee and Jacqueline Harvey
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28:37Episode 751: Everything I Know About Publishing - a NEW SERIES - focused on what the best in the biz know about publishing 🩷Today Dani Vee chats to Jacqueline Harvey who has created a long and successful career writing children’s books 🩷⭐️ Writing for a changing market ⭐️ How to create a long career as a writer⭐️ The importance of reading aloud to …
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751. Dani Vee and Ashleigh Barton: Hedgehogs, echidnas, writing process and publishing insights.
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34:48Episode 750: Dani Vee and Ashleigh Barton chat about her new picture bookHedgehog or Echidna.They chat about writing a non-fiction picture book, creating great rhyme, and how to publicise your book.They also chat about developing ideas, and they come up with brand new picture book ideas!Listen now!By Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.
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750. Dani Vee and Nick Croydon: The Turing Protocol and the resilience of the book!
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31:27Dani Vee chats to Nick Croydon, debut author of The Turing Protocol and CEO of QBD Books. They talk about his passion for history, maths and fiction, and how to balance historical facts and fiction. They discuss the 'what if' factor and how this idea could impact the world.Themes of moral ambiguity during wartime is explored, as well as the social …
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749. Dani Vee with Ali Berg and Michelle Kalus - Romance tropes, feminism and Love Overdue
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28:24Dani Vee with Ali Berg and Michelle Kalus - Romance tropes, feminism and romance novels, platonic soulmates and Love OverdueBy Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.
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748. TAKEOVER: Rory H Mather with Sarah Speedie, Sharna Carter and Toni D'Alia - Picture Books
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47:54TAKEOVER: Rory H Mather chats to Sarah Speedie, Sharna Carter and Toni D'Alia - Picture Books SpecialBy Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.
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