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Episode 842. Dani Vee and Angie Cui - The Festival of Ice and Snow ⭐️ Published by UQP

Dear beloved readers

This week I chat to Angie about her new book, nostalgia and family.

We talk about:
💫 Writing about family
💫 The importance of nostalgia
💫 Memory and writing
💫 Combining English and simplified Chinese
💫 Re-writing for a publisher’s vision

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Dani 💋

⭐️ Episode 843 - Dani Vee and Maryam Master - My Tiny Universe,

Dear beloved readers

This week I chat to the glorious award-winning Maryam Master about her new book My Tiny Universe and we may veer off into a D&M 🩷🩷🩷

💫 Writing in a new genre
💫 Optimism in a dystopian world
💫 The future of tech and what it means for humanity
💫 Personal experiences of being a misfit
💫 The writing process

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Dani 💋

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.

In our 18th episode of series four, Nick chats with William J. Byrne, discussing his historical fiction debut, The Warrumbar.

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BOOKS:

Debut:
The Warrumbar / William J. Byrne: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/zzvVNx

Additional books mentioned:
A Fine Balance / Rohinton Mistry: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/VOK1yR
Burial Rites / Hannah Kent: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/GKq3x2

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Host: Nick Wasiliev
Guest: William J. Byrne
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Production Code: 4.18
Episode Number: #76
Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), UWA Publishing
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⭐️ Episode 841. Dani, Adrian Tristan & Cristy with SPECIAL GUEST Andy Griffiths - NaNoGang Episode 2

Dear writers,

Don’t miss this episode with our special guest Andy Griffiths who brings the ultimate writing and creative tips ⭐️⭐️⭐️

✅ What’s our big news?
✅ What’s the secret to our word counts?
✅ What has helped us and what have been the challenges?
✅ Predictions

Andy Griffiths talks about:
💫 The importance of collaboration
💫 Experimentation is key to creativity
💫 Tips and advice from the best in the industry
💫 Writing process
💫 How many drafts he writes for each book
💫 Punk rock energy

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Dani 💋

Mentions:
🎉 Natalie Goldberg - Writing down the bones
🎉 Terry Denton
🎉 Jill Griffiths
🎉 Bill Hope

⭐️ Episode 840. Dani Vee, and Julie Anne Grasso - Trad publishing vs Self Publishing - Music, Mayhem & Matrimony.

Dear book lovers,

When publishers aren’t sure where the book fits on the shelf, what do you do next?

✅ Cosy mysteries and where they fit on the shelf
✅ Strong women in historical fiction
✅ Reflecting women in different eras
✅ The challenges of choosing to self-publish
✅ Misconceptions about self-publishing
✅ Distribution as an indie author
✅ Celebrating creatives
✅ Putting in boundaries for your creativity

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Dani 💋