Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

Join the NanoGang for episode 3 after two weeks of doing NaNoWriMo. How did they go? How many words did they write and are they going to get through the danger zone?

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, Nick sits down with Natalia Figueroa Barroso to discuss her debut novel, Hailstones Fell Without Rain. Enjoy the show? Drop us a review, it really helps the show out! You can also support and follow Nick on Substack: https://nickwasi...

Dani Vee chats to bestselling author Trent Dalton about his new novel Gravity Let Me Go. They chat about being obsessed with art, an impossibility of achieving life work balance, writing the darkest part of ourselves, parenting and testicles (you read that right!) LISTEN NOW!

Join the NaNoGang after one week of writing and see how they went and compare your own journey! Not only that but we have a fantastic writing tip from Trent Dalton and special guest Margot McGovern, who loves horror and tells us all about the tropes, while scaring Cristy.

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 com...

Radelaide Reads is a brand new spin off series where SA author Adam Cece shines a light on talented South Australian authors and illustrators. Today Adam chats to not one, but two debut SA fantasy authors, S.K. Neilson and Barbara J. Rosie, about the path to publication for their debut fantasy books: Singing Down the Sky and The Brazen Dragon. Sarah and Barb chat about how it can be an uphill batt...

The Nano Gang are back with a lot of fun, nonsensical gibberish and some hot tips. We aim to write 50,000 words in one month and inspire other writers to come on the journey. We give advice on how we're going to get there, what has sparked our curiosity and we go on many tangents!

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, findi...

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, Nick sits down with Chloe Adams to discuss her debut novel, The Occupation - winner of the 2024 Penguin Literary Prize. Enjoy the show? Drop us a review, it really helps the show out! You can also support and follow Nick on Substack:...

Episode 764: Dani Vee and Penny Tangey chat about her new book Music Camp, the importance of creativity, climate change and what Penny has learnt about the publishing industry. Penny Tangey is the author of novels Loving Richard Feynman, Clara in Washington, Stay Well Soon, As Fast as I Can, picture book Granbad, an Aussie STEM stars biography on clinical scientist Creswell Eastman and the book we...

🎙️ New QWS Podcast Episode S4E9! 🌈✨ “You are here”, recorded live at the Gippsland Writers Festival, this special Friday Night Session brings together Michael Earp, RWR McDonald, Troy Hunter, and Lisa Habermann for a lively and generous conversation under the great interviewing skills of Bri Hassett. The panel reflects on their careers before diving into queer writing today — from breaking into...

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, Nick sits down with Holly Brunnbauer to discuss her debut novel, What Did I Miss? Enjoy the show? Drop us a review, it really helps the show out! You can also support and follow Nick on Substack: https://nickwasiliev.substack.com/ Su...

A new series discussing The 90 Day Novel by Alan Watt 🩷 Dani Vee and Ingrid Laguna chat about the first week of following The 90 Day Novel and whether it’s helping them write 🩷 They discuss unlocking their creativity, stream of consciousness writing, finding character voice, breaking the rules and discovering their process 🩷 How do they feel about the first week of The 90 Day Novel? How will yo...

✨ New Special Episode Alert! ✨ QWS Podcast S4E8 – Troy Hunter Our very own Troy Hunter is interviewed by Rob about his new YA novel, Gus and the Burning Stones, a sequel to his very successful Gus and the Missing Boy. They chat Agatha Christie and teenagers, the challenges of writing a sequel and the learnings from writing your second book. Troy’s shout out – Dead Ends by Samantha Byres 🎧 Tune...

Dani Vee and Sherryl Clark chat about the rise of the verse novel, how to write one and her brand new book The Only Branch on the Family Tree.

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, Nick sits down with Mikayla Bridge to discuss her debut novel, Of Flame and Fury. Enjoy the show? Drop us a review, it really helps the show out! You can also support and follow Nick on Substack: https://nickwasiliev.substack.com/ Su...

Dani Vee and Sarah Armstrong chat about her new book Run! Hatchet meets Stand By Me in this brilliantly suspenseful novel from the acclaimed author of Big Magic and Magic Awry. With a spiky, memorable cast, gripping twists and turns and thorny moral dilemmas, RUN will keep readers glued to the page all night. Writing tips on how to write a page turning thriller!

Radelaide Reads is a brand new series where Adam Cece shines a light on talented South Australian authors and illustrators. Today Adam chats to SA YA Author Alina Bellchambers about the conclusion to her epic romantasy duology, The Weight of Crowns. They chat about writing processes, paths to publication, the binge-worthy appeal of the duology, and how Alina’s inability to visualise may actually b...

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 Silvia Park to discuss their debut novel, Luminous. Enjoy the show? Drop us a review, it really helps the show out! You can also support Date with a Debut on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/nickwasiliev/membership...

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 Matt Rogers to discuss his debut novel, The Forsaken. TRIGGER WARNING: this podcast and book discuss topics of suicide and suicidal themes, so reader and listener discretion is advised. If you or anyone you know is st...

Dani Vee and Gabriel Bergmoser go head to head in a rapid fire chat about the publishing industry. Reading a Game Bergmoser book is like taking a shot of adrenaline, and so is this interview. What was the worst advice he received as a young writer? What does he think about the industry and what is his gold advice for all writers. Gabe is a best selling adult and children's writer, he a screenwrite...

QWS S4E7 OLIVIA O’FLYNN New QWS Podcast Episode! 🌈✨ Season 4 Continues! In QWS S4E7, Troy Hunter (he/him) chats to Olivia O’Flynn (she/her) about her debut romantasy novel Ever Blessed, out now with Harper Collins. Olivia talks about her path to publication and the joys and challenges of plotting and worldbuilding of not one but three books at the same time! Ever Blessed may be a queer romantasy...

Bold New Chapter: Bakers Lane Books Launches with $10,000 Fearless Prize to Support Emerging Women Writers 9th July 2025 — Australia’s publishing landscape welcomes a powerful new player with the launch of Bakers Lane Books, an independent publishing house committed to platforming bold, inclusive storytelling. Founded by long-time publishing veteran Ginny Grant, Bakers Lane Books will publish a se...

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 Liann Zhang to discuss her debut novel, Julie Chan is Dead. Enjoy the show? Drop us a review, it really helps the show out! You can also support Date with a Debut on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/nickwasiliev/mem...

Dani Vee and Amelia Mellor chat about her new book Ocean Forged, The Wicked Ship. They chat about the lengths one goes to for research such as swimming with sharks and scuba diving on shipwrecks. They also talk about the greatest challenges when writing fantasy, and creating evil villains.