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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.
For the first episode of our new series, Nick sits down with Eleanor Elliot Thomas, author of The Opposite of Success. They discuss the book, setting a story over the course of a day, the moment where things just got to hell, and more.
WARNING: this podcast contains coarse language
BOOKS:
Debut Feature:
The Opposite of Success by Eleanor Elliot Thomas: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/R5qRmb
Other Books Mentioned:
The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/y2Ar9W
The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Waot by Junot Diaz: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/75qboQ
PRODUCTION NOTES:
Host: Nick Wasiliev
Guest: Eleanor Elliot Thomas
Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev
Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz
Production Code: 2:1
Episode Number: #14
Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds) and Emily Booth (Text Publishing)
© 2024 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. -
• S3E2. Queer Writes Session: Jonathan Butler with Dr Jared M Field
In this episode Jono chats with Dr Jared M. Field, a Gamilaraay Guwaymadhaan mari from Moree way, where the red sand meets the black soil. Etta and the Shadow Taboo was published by Hardie Grant in June 2023 and was highly commended in the 2024 Victorian Premier's Literary Awards — Prize for Indigenous Writing.
They chat about the collaborative experience of producing a picture book, Gamilaraay Kinship System research as featured on SBS's The First Inventors, Decolonising our ideas of gender and queerness, as well as excellent writing advice. -
Megan Daley and Dani Vee: The Beehive
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Adrian Beck and Dani Vee chat about Adrian’s brand new series FOX KID!
Adrian discusses the importance of literacy and how this series helps young readers improve their literacy through decodable books.
The conversation turns to celebrity writers, how he became an illustrator and what’s burning Adrian’s soul.
Of course there is a GRAND QUIZ, will Adrian be able to take home the PRIZE (which is just glory, there are no croissants!) There is also an intruder right at the end who gatecrashes the interview.
One of the MOST informed, FUN and FUNNY episodes recorded.
Listen NOW! -
S3E2. Queer Writes Session: Jonathan Butler with Anna Kate Blair
In this episode Jono chats with Anna Kate Blair about writing, visibility, art and how she approached writing and researching her fascinating debut novel, The Modern. Anna Kate also shares some tips and insights as Program and Partnerships Manager at Writers Victoria, as well as some excellent writing advice.
Anna Kate Blair’s shout out books this episode are:
You Exist Too Much by Zaina Arafat
Mrs. S by K. Patrick
Queer Writes Session (QWS) Podcast, a Words & Nerds spin off series hosted by Rob aka R.W.R. McDonald and Jonathan Butler, 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/ -
Tate James and Dani Vee: HATE
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649. Dinuka McKenzie and Dani Vee: Tipping Point
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Welcome to the FIRST episode of 2024 with spectacular human Gabriel Bergmoser 🩷👑🔥
We chat, at our usual ridiculous fast pace about Gabe’s new book Andromache Between Worlds, an adventure/ fantasy middle grade novel. Gabe’s imagination is in overdrive with this one!
His Book Launches are soon! Check them out at @gobergmoser
With over one million plays and more than 600 episodes this little pod keeps on chugging along!
Thank you for lending me your ears 🩷💋 -
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