Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

COUNTDOWN the top 30 most listened to episodes of 2025. 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 process and more. First up Mark Mupotsa-Russell, author of The Hitwoman's Guide to Reducing Household Debt, takes us through the process of writing his second book The Wolf Who Cried Boy! Check it out!

COUNTDOWN the top 30 most listened to episodes of 2025. Dani Vee and Adam Wallace talk about publishing vs self-publishing, and Adam shares his experiences of writing for children. Adam has sold more than 14 million books worldwide.

COUNTDOWN the top 30 most listened to episodes of 2025. Don’t miss this chat with Dani Vee and bestselling superstar author Christian White where they chat about Christian’s darkest novel yet, The Long Night. They chat about what makes a best selling book and the writing process, as well trading stories about urban legends that haunt them and the weird confessions they make because of this fear! They talk about dark places, shared anxieties and the complex relationship between mothers and daughters. This is one in depth, fun, creepy chat. Buckle up!

COUNTDOWN the top 30 episodes of 2025. Episode 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 to ideas and being easy to work with

COUNTDOWN the top 30 episodes for 2025. Dani Vee and Paula McLean have an insightful chat about storytelling, feminism, women and how the past shapes you. The One Remaining is a story of memory, endurance, loss and love. Hilary comes upon a stack of her old diaries, which document the trauma she's endured and decides she is ready to face the hidden backstory of her life. The One Remaining is a captivating story of overcoming loss, finding the courage to trust and the self-healing power of writing our stories. Paula McLean is an author, philanthropist and advocate for Australian literature. A Patron and former Deputy Chair of the Stella Prize, she now serves as their NSW Ambassador. With a background in publishing and a legacy of