Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

TAKEOVER: Beginners Guide to Beginning - Emerging Picture Book Writers hosted by Bec Marshallsay. Guests Claire Thompson, Jess Horn and Miranda Birthisel.

Welcome to the miniseries hosted by author, podcaster and book fanatic, Nick Wasiliev. This is Date With A Debut: shining a light on debut authors, their incredible books and their journeys to publication.

In our sixth episode, Nick sits down with André Dao, author of Anam. They discuss the book, turning a story from memoir to fiction, overcoming the weight of memory, and more.

BOOKS:

Debut Feature:

Anam by André Dao: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/q4g0Zy

Other Books Mentioned:

Lost Children Archive by Valeria Luiselli: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/QyKG4A

OTHER NOTES:

Voiceworks: https://www.voiceworksmag.com.au/

PRODUCTION NOTES:

Host: Nick Wasiliev

Guest: André Dao

Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev

Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz

Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Bella Arnott-Hoare (Penguin Random House Australia)

© 2023 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.

Monthly Releases June with Dani Vee and Special Guests Trent Jamieson, Brent Wilson, Lian Tanner & Sharon Giltrow

QWS Podcast S2E9 – Episode Description – Dr Roz Bellamy

S2E9. Queer Writes Session: Jonathan Butler with Dr Roz Bellamy

Queer Writes Session (QWS) Podcast, a Words & Nerds spin off series hosted by Rob aka R.W.R. McDonald, in partnership with Blarney Books & Art in Port Fairy.

S2E6: In this episode guest interviewer, Jonathan Butler, chats with writer, researcher and editor Dr Roz Bellamy, about their upcoming debut memoir, Mood, , family and queer history, as well as behind the scenes of Archer Magazine, where Roz is the Editor-in-Chief – a must listen for anyone who is considering submitting an article for publication.

Rob chats with Jo from Blarney Books & Art in Port Fairy who reviews Small Beauty by Jia Qing Wilson-Yang – a must for all the Diane’s in your life.

Books mentioned and reviews can be found on QUEER WRITES SESSIONS | Blarney Books and Art

Resources mentioned and a transcript for this episode’s interview is available at QWS Podcast · R.W.R. McDonald https://rwrmcdonald.com/

Rove McManus and Dani Vee chat about creating children's books, writing comedy and what sparks an idea.

The Sunshine House host Zanni Louise and Words and Nerds host Dani Vee chat about creating funny books!

S2E8. Queer Writes Session: RWR McDonald with Jeremy Lachlan

In this episode Rob chats with Jeremy Lachlan about world building including creating cultures and languages, writing action, advice on writing a series, queer kids lit, censorship and more – a great and generous writing discussion you will not want to miss — not to mention insider Jane Doe info, and her latest adventure in Jane Doe and the Quill of All Tales.

Rob also chats with Jo from Blarney Books & Art in Port Fairy who reviews Didn't Nobody Give a Shit What Happened to Carlotta by James Hannaham.

Queer Writes Session (QWS) Podcast, a Words & Nerds spin off series hosted by Rob aka R.W.R. McDonald, in partnership with Blarney Books & Art in Port Fairy.

Books mentioned and reviews can be found on QUEER WRITES SESSIONS | Blarney Books and Art

Resources mentioned and a transcript for this episode’s interview is available at QWS Podcast · R.W.R. McDonald https://rwrmcdonald.com/

TAKEOVER Lara Cain Gray and Ky Gervay

Robyn Cadwallader and Dani Vee - The Fire and the Rose

601. TAKEOVER: Julie Grasso and Alison Reynolds