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Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.
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  • Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

    807. Dani Vee and Gabbie Stroud - The Angry Wives Club and why women should be mad as hell

    11/06/2026 | 25 mins.
    EPISODE 806 - Dani Vee and Gabbie Stroud

    Dear gorgeous listeners,

    In this episode I speak to the wonderful Gabbie Stroud about her new book The Angry Wive’s Club. A feminist episode where we discuss a whole range of topics including:

    * Prioritising female friendship so it’s as important as romantic relationships
    * Writing from the women’s experience
    * How the book is a battle cry for women to be angry and take action
    * Squashing the idea of competitiveness between women
    * The importance of men speaking out and advocating for women’s rights
    * Women carrying the mental load

    We also discuss her publishing and writing journey including:
    * Hot tips to becoming a published author
    * The writing process

    This episode is a battle cry for women and The Angry Wive’s Club. So if you feel the rage, ladies this one is for you!

    Thank for listening
    Dani 💋
  • Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

    806. Dani Vee and Mary Anastasiou - Production, Publishing and Promotion - Part 1 Long Weekend Special

    07/06/2026 | 57 mins.
    EPISODE 806 ⭐️ Part 1 ⭐️

    Dear beloved creatives,

    In Part 1 of this bonus long weekend episode, Dani Vee and Mary Anastasiou take you through the process from production, choosing an illustrator, design elements, editing and everything about publishing behind the scenes.

    We come at the industry from a multitude of angles, including publisher, designer, marketing and publicity, podcaster and writers, and share everything we know, everything we’ve learnt as well as all the things we don’t know!

    We also open a can of worms and address the elephant in the room … including how many contracts they’ve had cancelled, dealing with rejection, balancing publishing and being a writer, navigating professional and personal relationships, and the contentious issue of rhyme.

    We chat about:
    ⭐️ The greatest behind the scenes challenge
    ⭐️ Why a contract might get cancelled
    ⭐️ When writers should push back and when they shouldn’t
    ⭐️ How much collaboration does the author and illustrator have when the book is in production
    ⭐️ How a cover can make or break a book
    ⭐️ Dani’s obsession with data

    We discuss the common mistakes made by aspiring authors and self-published authors.

    We reveal what was the writing process switch that made a bestseller?

    Thanks for listening
    Dani x

    PS Part 2 - Promotion and Marketing Coming soon!
  • Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

    S4, E6 - Date with a Debut - Nick Wasiliev and Emily Lighezzolo - Life Drawing

    06/06/2026 | 52 mins.
    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 sixth episode of series four, Nick sits down with Emily Lighezzolo, the author of the award-winning literary fiction debut, Life Drawing.

    Enjoy the show? Drop us a review, it really helps the show out!

    You can also subscribe to our new monthly newsletter: https://nickwasiliev.substack.com/

    Check out our brand new podcast website: https://dwad.podpixels.com/

    Check out the 2026 sponsor of the podcast, Pod Pixels: https://bit.ly/4cbG1Zt

    Subscribe on Podbean to never miss an episode: https://www.podbean.com/site/podcatcher/index/blog/3mRME5IMoSJx

    Date with a Debut is featured as part of the Australian literary platform Words & Nerds. Check out all shows on the platform here: https://danivee.com.au/podcasts/

    BOOKS:

    Debut:

    Life Drawing / Emily Lighezzolo: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/aNWM9Q

    Additional books mentioned:

    Dream State / Eric Puchner: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/GbZM4B

    Song of the Crocodile / Nardi Simpson: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/B52vV4

    PRODUCTION NOTES:

    Host: Nick Wasiliev

    Guest: Emily Lighezzolo

    Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev

    Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz

    Production Code: 4.6

    Episode Number: #64

    Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Sarah Valle (University of Queensland Press)

    FOLLOW NICK WASILIEV (+ DATE WITH A DEBUT):

    A LITTLE IDEA PODCAST: Feed
    NEWSLETTER: nickwasiliev.substack.com
    WEBSITE: www.nicholaswasiliev.com
    YOUTUBE: @NickWasiliev_Official
    INSTAGRAM: @nickwasiliev
    TWITTER/X: @Nick_Wasiliev
    FACEBOOK: Nick Wasiliev
    TIKTOK: @nickwasiliev

    © 2026 Nick Wasiliev and Breathe Art Holdings

    ‘Date With A Debut’ is a Words and Nerds and Breathe Art Podcasts co-production recorded and edited on Awabakal Country, and we pay our respects to all elders past and present.
  • Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

    805. Dani Vee and Seetha Dodd - inclusivity and Myra in the Middle

    04/06/2026 | 25 mins.
    Dani Vee chats to Seetha Dodd about inclusivity, finding yourself, being a middle child and her new novel Myra in the Middle published by UQP.

    * How important it is for kids see themselves in books.
    * Girls in soccer.
    * From aspiring writer to published author with multiple books coming out.
    * How a writing community provides opportunities for writers
    * Tips when pitching to publishers.
    * The contentious issue of rhyme.
    * Writing process for Myra in the Middle.

    ‘A charming and heartwarming story of family and friendship, delicious feasts, and a delightful young heroine whose life is turned upside down by the arrival of a new baby. I absolutely loved it.’ Belinda Murrell
  • Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

    S4 E5 - Date With a Debut - Nick Wasiliev and Leearna Shaw - A Farm in Golden Clouds

    29/05/2026 | 46 mins.
    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 fifth episode of series four, Nick sits down with Leearna Shaw, the debut author of contemporary rural romance, A Farm in Golden Clouds.

    Enjoy the show? Drop us a review, it really helps the show out!

    You can also subscribe to our new monthly newsletter: https://nickwasiliev.substack.com/

    Check out our brand new podcast website: https://dwad.podpixels.com/

    Check out the 2026 sponsor of the podcast, Pod Pixels: https://bit.ly/4cbG1Zt

    Subscribe on Podbean to never miss an episode: https://www.podbean.com/site/podcatcher/index/blog/3mRME5IMoSJx
    Date with a Debut is featured as part of the Australian literary platform Words & Nerds. Check out all shows on the platform here: https://danivee.com.au/podcasts/
    BOOKS:

    Debut:

    A Farm in Golden Clouds / Leearna Shaw: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/L0Zo60

    Additional books mentioned:

    The Butterfly Women / Madeleine Cleary: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/e1BP3Q
    Better than the Real Thing / Brooke Crawford: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/k4oQ6V

    PRODUCTION NOTES:

    Host: Nick Wasiliev
    Guest: Leearna Shaw
    Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev
    Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz
    Production Code: 4.5
    Episode Number: #63
    Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Ineke Walker, Sreya VT (DMCPR Media), Shannon Edwards (Allen & Unwin)

    FOLLOW NICK WASILIEV (+ DATE WITH A DEBUT):
    A LITTLE IDEA PODCAST: Feed
    NEWSLETTER: nickwasiliev.substack.com
    WEBSITE: www.nicholaswasiliev.com
    YOUTUBE: @NickWasiliev_Official
    INSTAGRAM: @nickwasiliev
    TWITTER/X: @Nick_Wasiliev
    FACEBOOK: Nick Wasiliev
    TIKTOK: @nickwasiliev
    © 2026 Nick Wasiliev and Breathe Art Holdings

    ‘Date With A Debut’ is a Words and Nerds and Breathe Art Podcasts co-production recorded and edited on Awabakal Country, and we pay our respects to all elders past and present.
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About Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.
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. Dani is joined by various guest co-hosts and has a number of spin off episodes including the Feedback Sessions, Summer Series Takeover, Bite-Size Episodes, livestreams, mash-ups and cross-overs. Subscribe, leave a review and listen now.
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