Best The Orpheus Protocol Podcasts (2025)

The struggle against the Mnemophage grows ever deadlier as Faolan and Ishmael labor to awaken. And the first domino falls in a series of reckonings decades in the making. Music: Three Chain Links - Magic Hour White Bat Audio - Crash Site Kevin MacLeod - The House of Leaves White Bat Audio - Mark of the Doom Slayer ROZKOL - Faces to the Sky White Ba…

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752. Everything I Know About Publishing - Dani Vee and Jacqueline Harvey 28:37

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Episode 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. 34:48

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Episode 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! 31:27

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Dani 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 Kayla's - Romance tropes, feminism and romance novels, platonic soulmates and Love Overdue 28:24

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Dani Vee with Ali Berg and Michelle Kayla's - 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 47:54

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TAKEOVER: 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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747. Dani Vee and Pip Smith - Knowing history, finding empathy and The Pull of the Moon 27:32

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Dani Vee and Pip Smith - Knowing history, finding empathy and The Pull of the MoonBy Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

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746. TAKEOVER: Kristen Darell and Zena Shapter - Writing for different ages. 35:15

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In this special takeover episode – Kristin Darell and Zena Shapter chat about the pros and pitfalls of writing for different ages. From co-authoring a middle grade book to writing best-selling junior fiction and award-winning YA and adult novels, they discuss how they adjust their writing styles to suit the audience – and each other! What considera…

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745. Dani Vee and Ingrid Laguna - Being kind to yourself, confessions, sharks and Edie Tells a Lie 49:05

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Dani Vee and Ingrid Laguna chat about being kind to yourself, owning who you are, an unreasonable fear of sharks, confessions of a lie they've told, creativity and anxiety, the impact of AI and Edie Tells a Lie.By Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

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744. Dani Vee and George Ivanoff - Rejections, dinosaurs and You Choose Mega: Prehistoric Peril 31:19

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Dani Vee and George Ivanoff chat about rejections as an established author, dinosaurs and his new book You Choose Mega: Prehistoric PerilBy Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

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S3 E6 - Date With A Debut - Nick Wasiliev and Madeleine Cleary The Butterfly Women 50:14

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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.This week, I sit down with Madeleine Cleary to discuss her debut novel, The Butterfly Women.WARNING: This book contains intense subject matter. Reader discretion is advised.Enjoy the show? Drop u…

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743. Dani Vee and Adam Cece: The Tension Spring, underground Adelaide and The Locked Room 34:34

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Dani Vee and Adam Cece go deep into the writing process including The Tension Spring, they discuss underground Adelaide and his new book The Locked RoomBy Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

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742. Dani Vee, Scott Stuart, James Layton and Zoe Crowest - The Scott Stuart Literary Prize 15:13

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Dani Vee, Scott Stuart, James Layton and Zoe Crowest - The Winner of the Scott Stuart Literary PrizeBy Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

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741. Dani Vee and Jacinta Daniher and Taylor Hampton - Our Dance 28:54

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Today I welcome Jacinta Daniher and Taylor Hampton to chat about their beautiful new picture book OUR DANCE illustrated by Janelle Burger. Taylor Hampton is a proud Ngiyampaa/ Wiradjuri man and Jacinta Daniher is an early childhood educator. They both have a passion for educating young people about Aboriginal culture. Our Dance is a joyful celebrat…

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740. TAKEOVER - Nick Wasiliev and Chrissie Bellbrae - The Florentine Quilt 38:01

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Join us for a special Takeover as Date with a Debut host Nick Wasiliev chats with Chrissie Bellbrae about ‘The Florentine Quilt’, crafting story from history, and her generational love of textiles.Buy The Florentine Quilt: https://bit.ly/43mrxBsBy Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

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739. Writing Fiction - Mark Mupotsa-Russell - NEW SERIES 38:04

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NEW SERIES - Ever wanted to get inside the mind of an adult fiction author? This new series spotlights author through a monologue format, where authors take a deep dive into how they wrote their novel, where ideas come from, their challenges and wins, their fears, personal experiences, what it's like working with their publisher, the editing proces…

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S3 E5 -Date With A Debut - When The Deep, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole by Geoff Parkes 59:59

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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.This week, I sit down with Geoff Parkes to discuss his debut novel, When the Deep, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole.WARNING: This book contains intense subject matter, including instances of abuse an…

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738. Dani Vee and Michelle Mitchell - Parenting, Screen time and connecting with Tweens. 37:50

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Michelle Mitchell and Dani Vee chat about her new book TWEENS.They talk about this time being the most rapid period of development for a child, the difference between concrete and formal thinkers and how we can improve our connections with our tweens.They also chat about screen time, building positive relationships, mental illness and how we're all…

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QWS S4E6 Ange Crawford and Troy Hunter - How To Be Normal 40:11

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ANGE CRAWFORD🎙️ New QWS Podcast Episode! 🌈✨ Season 4 Continues!In QWS S4E6, Troy Hunter (he/him) has a yarn with Ange Crawford (she/her) about her award-winning debut YA novel How To Be Normal, out now with Walker Books.Ange discusses some of the key elements of the novel, including friendships, family and queer love. But How To Be Normal also tack…

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737. Dani Vee and Gavin Aung Than: Graphic novels, US publishers and parenting 32:26

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Dani Vee and Gavin Aung Than chat about his new graphic novel Creature Clinic. They also chat about the differences between Australian and US publishers, the secrets of the industry, parenting, finding creative space and whether meditation really works.By Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

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S3 E4 - Date With A Debut - The House of Rural Realness by Curtis Campbell 52:17

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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.This week, I sit down with Curtis Campbell to discuss his debut novel, The House of Rural Realness.Enjoy the show? Drop us a review, it really helps out! You can also support Date with a Debut on…

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736. Dani Vee and Sarah Clutton: Writing, feminism and remarkable truths 32:57

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Dani Vee and Sarah Clifton chat about her new book The Remarkable Truths of Alfie Bains.They chat about the writing process, writing, feminisms and remarkable truths. Sarah WON an interview by bidding on the Authors and Artists for Palestine FundraiserBy Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

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S3 E3 - Date With A Debut: Nick Wasiliev and Leesa Ronald - Special Delivery 45:02

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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.This week, I sit down with Leesa Ronald to discuss her debut novel, Special Delivery.Enjoy the show? Drop us a review, it really helps out! You can also support Date with a Debut on Patreon: http…

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735. Dani Vee and Joel McKerrow - Heist, Writing Process and courageous vulnerability 48:34

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Dani and Joel chat about his brand new book Heist: The Great Chocolate Caper, planning vs the benefits of spontaneous writing, word counts and trends. Joel also confesses something about his past that inspired the book - and it's shocking! They also chat about the importance of self-care when touring, the power of poetry in bringing out the vulnera…

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S3 E2 - Date With A Debut: Nick Wasiliev and Deborah Pike - The Players 48:56

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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.This week, I sit down with Deborah Pike to discuss her debut novel, The Players.Enjoy the show? Drop us a review, it really helps out! You can also support Date with a Debut on Patreon: https://w…

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Episode 322: Reckonings Part II 1:04:43

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Faolan faces their past... and experiences that inexplicably differ from it. Ishmael attempts to survive the influence of the coven he betrayed. And Mitch walks side by side with Walter, toward a final reckoning with the Mnemophage. Music: Three Chain Links - Magic Hour Alexander Nakarada - The Lone Wolf Kevin MacLeod - Achaidh Cheide Kevin MacLeod…

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734. Dani Vee and Karys McEwan: Writing quiet books, writing festivals and libraries 28:02

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Dani Vee chats to Karys McEwan about her new book The Paperbark Tree Committee, putting together writing festivals and why libraries change lives.By Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

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S3 E1 - Date With A Debut - Live at NWF2025 with Zahid Gamieldien, Lisa Kenway & Natasha Rai 1:06:12

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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 first episode, we travel to the 2025 Newcastle Writers Festival for a live episode with Zahid Gamieldien, Lisa Kenway and Natasha Rai on their books All The Missing Children, All You Took…

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Episode 321: Reckonings Part I 1:03:14

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Mitch and Walter cross paths once again. And as Ishmael and Faolan become conspicuous by their absence, Ishmael has a tense communion with his past. Music: Three Chain Links - Magic Hour Peter Rudenko - 5:00 AM ROZKOL - Faces to the Sky Sergey Cheremisinov - Old Ally Sergey Cheremisinov - Train Kai Engel - Beneath the Stronghold ROZKOL - Hoenikker …

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QWS S4E5 Troy Hunter and Gary Lonesborough 43:23

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🎙️ New QWS Podcast Episode! 🌈✨ Season 4 Continues!In QWS S4E5, Troy Hunter (he/him) sits down with Gary Lonesborough (he/him), a proud gay Yuin man and YA writer, to chat about his three acclaimed novels The Boy from the Mish, We Didn’t Think It Through, and I’m Not Really Here.They dig into the history of each novel, including Gary’s path to publi…

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733. TAKEOVER: Adam Wallace andJeffrey Pfeifer - True Crime 34:33

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True crime fans will love this episode!TAKEOVER: Adam Wallace gets dark and serious in this episode chatting to Jeffrey Pfeifer, a professor of forensic psychology who has worked with police and prison services around the world. His books explore the stories of the men and women executed for their crimes in Canada and Australia, and two of his book…

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Rainfall: Session 2 (Broden, Jayd, Blair) 1:02:25

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***Rainfall is a living campaign, with players from the cast and community of The ORPHEUS Protocol. If you'd like to play, please join The ORPHEUS Protocol Patreon at the $10 tier or above!*** Cast: Dan - Broden DeVries Lilit - Jayd DeVries Arlie - Blair Hagen Adjusting to life in The Town, the DeVries siblings and Blair attempt to take stock of ho…

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732. Dani Vee and Adrian Beck: VILLAIN, 7 special guests, writing, creativity and donut chaos! 1:03:10

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Superstar Adrian Beck chats to Dani Vee about his new middle grade book VILLAIN. The switch board lit up like Taylor Swift at a Chiefs game (enjoy my footy reference ADRIAN!) and we heard from 7 special and not at all planted creative guests who asked questions that ranged from the ridiculous (Adam Wallace) to the profound ... um someone did ask so…

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Rainfall: Session 1 (Broden, Jayd, Blair) 1:37:14

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***Rainfall is a living campaign, with players from the cast and community of The ORPHEUS Protocol. If you'd like to play, please join The ORPHEUS Protocol Patreon at the $10 tier or above!*** Cast: Dan - Broden DeVries Lilit - Jayd DeVries Arlie - Blair Hagen Ambitious, some would say insufferable, siblings Broden and Jayd embark on a sentimental …

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731. Dani Vee and Chris Flynn: Orpheus Nine, politics, the impact of media and Gen X 42:47

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Dani Vee and Chris Flynn chat about his new supernatural thriller novel Orpheus Nine. Described as Australia's Stephen King, Chris writes a satire about world problems through small town conversations. They explore doomsday culture and impact of a catastrophising media on mental health and desensitisation. They discuss why people are so worried abo…