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Date With A DebutSeries 3, Episode 21 - This Dream Will Devour Us by Emma ClanceyDate 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, in our final episode of Series 3, Nick sits down with Emma Clancey to discuss her YA fantasy debut, This Dream Will Devour Us.
Also, stay tuned for an exciting new miniseries announcement at the end of the podcast!
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2025-12-0159 min
Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.S3 E18 - Date With A Debut - Nick Wasiliev and Jessica Mansour-Nahra - The FarmDate 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 Jessica Mansour-Nahra to discuss her debut novel, The Farm.
TRIGGER WARNING: this podcast and book discuss topics of depression, domestic violence and miscarriages, so reader and listener discretion is strongly advised. If you or anyone you know is struggling, help is available. Contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636.
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2025-11-291h 00
Date With A DebutSeries 3, Episode 20 - The Turing Protocol by Nick CroydonDate 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 Nick Croydon to discuss his debut speculative fiction novel, The Turing Protocol.
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2025-11-2440 min
Date With A DebutSeries 3, Episode 19 - The Dopamine Brain by Dr Anastasia HronisDate 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 Dr Anastasia Hronis to discuss her debut non-fiction self-help book, The Dopamine Brain.
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Date with a...
2025-11-1746 min
Date With A DebutSeries 3, Episode 18 - The Farm by Jessica Mansour-NahraDate 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 Jessica Mansour-Nahra to discuss her debut novel, The Farm.
TRIGGER WARNING: this podcast and book discuss topics of depression, domestic violence and miscarriages, so reader and listener discretion is strongly advised. If you or anyone you know is struggling, help is available. Contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636.
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2025-11-101h 00Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.S3 E17 - Date With A Debut - S3 E17 - Nick Wasiliev and Natalia Figueroa BarrosoDate 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.
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2025-11-0854 min
Date With A DebutSeries 3, Episode 17 - Hailstones Fell Without Rain by Natalia Figueroa BarrosoDate 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://nickwasiliev.substack.com/
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2025-11-0354 min
Date With A DebutSeries 3, Episode 16 - The Occupation by Chloe AdamsORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: 25th October 2025
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.
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2025-10-2758 minWords and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.S3 E16 - Date With A Debut - Nick Wasiliev and Chloe Adams - The OccupationDate 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.
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2025-10-2558 min
Date With A DebutSeries 3, Episode 15 - What Did I Miss? by Holly BrunnbauerORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: 10th October 2025
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?
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2025-10-2054 min
Date With A DebutSeries 3, Episode 14 - Of Flame and Fury by Mikayla BridgeORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: 26th September 2025
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.
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2025-10-1340 minWords and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.S3 E15 - Date With A Debut - Nick Wasiliev and Holly Brunnbauer - What Did I Miss?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/
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2025-10-0954 min
Date With A DebutSeries 3, Episode 13 - The Forsaken by Matt RogersORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: 20th September 2025
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 struggling, help is available to you. Contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.
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2025-10-0659 min
Date With A DebutSeries 3, Episode 12 - Luminous by Silvia ParkORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: 13th September 2025
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.
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2025-09-2951 minWords and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.S3 E14 - Date With A Debut - Nick Wasiliev and Mikayla Bridge - Of Flame and FuryDate 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/
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2025-09-2640 min
Date With A DebutSeries 3, Episode 11 - Julie Chan is Dead by Liann ZhangORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: 6th September 2025
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.
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2025-09-2237 min
Date With A DebutSeries 3, Episode 10 - Stinkbug by Sinéad StubbinsORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: 30th August 2025
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 Sinéad Stubbins to discuss her debut novel, Stinkbug.
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2025-09-1551 minWords and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.S3 E12 - Date With A Debut - Nick Wasiliev and Silvia Park - LuminousDate 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
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2025-09-1251 minWords and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.S3 E13 - Date With A Debut - Nick Wasiliev and Matt Rogers - The Forsaken by Matt RogersDate 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 struggling, help is available to you. Contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.
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2025-09-1259 min
Date With A DebutSeries 3, Episode 9 - How to Dodge Flying Sandals and Other Advice for Life by Daniel NourORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: 23rd August 2025
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 Daniel Nour to discuss his debut novel, How to Dodge Flying Sandals and Other Advice for Life.
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2025-09-0850 minWords and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.S3 E11 - Date With A Debut - Nick Wasiliev and Liann Zhang - Julie Chan is Dead byDate 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/membership
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2025-09-0537 min
Date With A DebutSeries 3, Episode 8 - Our New Gods by Thomas VowlesORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: 17th August 2025
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 Thomas Vowles to discuss his debut novel, Our New Gods.
WARNING: this book and podcast contains strong themes and subject matter. Listener and reader discretion is advised.
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2025-09-0157 minWords and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.S3 E10 Date With A Debut - Nick Wasiliev and Sinéad Stubbins - StinkbugDate 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 Sinéad Stubbins to discuss her debut novel, Stinkbug.
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2025-08-3051 min
Date With A DebutSeries 3, Episode 7 - Half Truth by Nadia MahjouriORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: 8th August 2025
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 Nadia Mahjouri to discuss her debut novel, Half Truth.
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2025-08-251h 00Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.S3 E9 - Date With A Debut - Nick Wasiliev and Daniel Nour - How to Dodge Flying Sandals and Other Advice for Life by Daniel NourDate 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 Daniel Nour to discuss his debut novel, How to Dodge Flying Sandals and Other Advice for Life.
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Date With a...
2025-08-2250 min
Date With A DebutSeries 3, Episode 6 - The Butterfly Women by Madeleine ClearyORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: 11th July 2025
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 Madeleine Cleary to discuss her debut novel, The Butterfly Women.
WARNING: This book contains intense subject matter. Reader discretion is advised.
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Subscribe on P...
2025-08-1850 minWords and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.S3 E8 - Date With A Debut - Nick Wasiliev and Thomas Vowles - Our New Gods by Thomas VowlesDate 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 Thomas Vowles to discuss his debut novel, Our New Gods.
Enjoy the show? Drop us a review, it really helps out! You can also support Date with a Debut on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/nickwasiliev/membership
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2025-08-1557 min
Date With A DebutSeries 3, Episode 5 - When The Deep, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole by Geoff ParkesORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: 22nd June 2025
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 Geoff Parkes to discuss his debut novel, When the Deep, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole.
WARNING: This book contains intense subject matter, including instances of abuse and violence. Reader discretion is advised.
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2025-08-1159 minWords and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.S3 E7 - Date With A Debut - Nick Wasiliev and Nadia Mahjouri - Half TruthDate 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 Nadia Mahjouri to discuss her debut novel, Half Truth.
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2025-08-071h 00
Date With A DebutSeries 3, Episode 4 - The House of Rural Realness by Curtis CampbellORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: 7th June 2025
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 Curtis Campbell to discuss his debut novel, The House of Rural Realness.
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2025-08-0452 min
Date With A DebutSeries 3, Episode 3 - Special Delivery by Leesa RonaldORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: 30th May 2025
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 Leesa Ronald to discuss her debut novel, Special Delivery.
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2025-07-2845 min
Date With A DebutSeries 3, Episode 2 - The Players by Deborah PikeORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: 23rd May 2025
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 Deborah Pike to discuss her debut novel, The Players.
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2025-07-2148 min
Date With A DebutSeries 3, Episode 1 - Live at the 2025 Newcastle Writers Festival with Natasha Rai, Zahid Gamieldien & Lisa KenwayORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: 13th May 2025
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.
For the first episode, we travel to the 2025 Newcastle Writers Festival for a live episode with Zahid Gamieldien, Lisa Kenway and Natasha Rai on their books All The Missing Children, All You Took From Me, and An Onslaught of Light.
WARNING: all three books contain intense subject matter, with An Onslaught of Light containing suicidal themes and scenes. Listener and reader...
2025-07-141h 06Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.S3 E6 - Date With A Debut - Nick Wasiliev and Madeleine Cleary The Butterfly WomenDate 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 Madeleine Cleary to discuss her debut novel, The Butterfly Women.
WARNING: This book contains intense subject matter. Reader discretion is advised.
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2025-07-1050 min
Date With A DebutAnnouncement - Welcome to Series 3 of Date with a Debut!We are back for our brand new series in 2025 - with new episodes every Tuesday, starting next week!
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.
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Date With a D...
2025-07-1002 min
Date With A DebutSeries 2, Episode 21 - How to Free a Jinn by Raidah Shah IdilORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: 22 November 2024
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/
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.
For the twenty-first - and final - episode of series two, Nick sits down with Raidah Shah Idil, author of How to Free a Jinn. They discuss the book, creating Mal...
2025-06-0950 min
Date With A DebutSeries 2, Episode 20 - The Best Witch in Paris by Lauren CrozierORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: 12 November 2024
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/
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.
For the twentieth episode of series two, Nick sits down with Lauren Crozier, author of The Best Witch in Paris. They discuss the book, winning the Text Prize, creating magical wo...
2025-06-0234 minWords and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.S3 E3 - Date With A Debut: Nick Wasiliev and Leesa Ronald - Special DeliveryDate 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 Leesa Ronald to discuss her debut novel, Special Delivery.
Enjoy the show? Drop us a review, it really helps out! You can also support Date with a Debut on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/nickwasiliev/membership
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2025-05-3045 min
Date With A DebutSeries 2, Episode 19 - The Skin I’m In by Steph TisdellORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: 25 October 2024
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/
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.
For the nineteenth episode of series two, Nick sits down with Steph Tisdell, author of The Skin I’m in. They discuss the book, diversity within diversity, the many experiences First...
2025-05-2638 minWords and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.S3 E2 - Date With A Debut: Nick Wasiliev and Deborah Pike - The PlayersDate 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 Deborah Pike to discuss her debut novel, The Players.
Enjoy the show? Drop us a review, it really helps out! You can also support Date with a Debut on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/nickwasiliev/membership
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2025-05-2448 min
Date With A DebutSeries 2, Episode 18 - Jade and Emerald by Michelle See-ThoORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: 18 October 2024
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/
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.
For the eighteenth episode of series two, Nick sits down with Michelle See-Tho, author of Jade and Emerald. They discuss the book, winning the 2023 Penguin Literary Prize, creating the contrasting mig...
2025-05-1940 min
Date With A DebutSeries 2, Episode 17 - Outrider by Mark WalesORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: 17 October 2024
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/
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.
For the seventeenth episode of series two, Nick sits down with Mark Wales, author of Outrider. They discuss the book, transforming Australia into a war-torn landscape, the challenges of writing act...
2025-05-1233 min
Date With A DebutSeries 2, Episode 16 - Ordinary Human Love by Melissa GoodeORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: 4 October 2024
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/
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.
For the sixteenth episode of series two, Nick sits down with Melissa Goode, author of Ordinary Human Love. They discuss the book, how your values come into conflict with the nee...
2025-05-0533 min
Date With A DebutSeries 2, Episode 15 - The Deed by Susannah BegbieORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: 27 September 2024
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/
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.
For the fifteenth episode of series two, Nick sits down with Susannah Begbie, author of The Deed. They discuss the book, winning the Richell Prize, chaotic family dynamics, how siblings vie...
2025-04-2846 min
Date With A DebutSeries 2, Episode 14 - Big Time by Jordan ProsserORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: 20 September 2024
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/
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.
For the fourteenth episode of series two, Nick sits down with Jordan Prosser, author of Big Time. They discuss the book, the world of bands, the commodification of art, creating a d...
2025-04-2155 min
Date With A DebutSeries 2, Episode 13 - The Pyramid of Needs by Ernest PriceORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: 12 September 2024
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/
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.
For the thirteenth episode of series two, Nick sits down with Ernest Price, author of The Pyramid of Needs. They discuss the book, releasing it on the International Transgender Day of Vi...
2025-04-1440 min
Date With A DebutSeries 2, Episode 12 - To and Fro by Anton Clifford-MotopiORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: 5 September 2024
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/
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.
For the twelfth episode of series two, Nick sits down with Anton Clifford-Motopi, author of To and Fro. They discuss the book, bringing his lived experience in, crafting the world of...
2025-04-0743 min
Date With A DebutSeries 2, Episode 11 - Sit, Stay, Love (+ Love From Scratch) by Amy HuttonORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: 29 August 2024
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/
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.
For the eleventh episode of series two, Nick sits down with Amy Hutton, author of Sit, Stay Love. They discuss the book, it’s upcoming sequel Love From Scratch, the valu...
2025-03-3146 min
Date With A DebutSeries 2, Episode 10 - Always Will Be by Mykaela SaundersORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: 15 August 2024
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/
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.
For the tenth episode of series two, Nick sits down with Dr. Mykaela Saunders, author of Always Will Be. They discuss the book, correcting the lack of representation of first nat...
2025-03-2448 min
Date With A DebutSeries 2, Episode 9 - Just Friends by Gyan YankovichORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: 11 July 2024
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/
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.
For the ninth episode of series two, Nick sits down with Gyan Yankovich, author of Just Friends: On the joy, influence and power of friendship. They discuss the book, how rom...
2025-03-1739 min
Date With A DebutSeries 2, Episode 8 - Go Lightly by Brydie Lee-KennedyORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: 20 June 2024
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/
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.
For the eighth episode of series two, Nick sits down with Brydie Lee-Kennedy, author of Go Lightly. They discuss the book, exploring the chaos of your twenties, how you present you...
2025-03-1047 min
Date With A DebutSeries 2, Episode 7 - Carly-Jay Metcalfe on BreathORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: 14 June 2024
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/
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.
For the seventh episode of series two, Nick sits down with Carly-Jay Metcalfe, author of Breath. They discuss the book, a childhood of living in hospital, surviving cancer, cystic fibrosis and...
2025-03-0345 min
Date With A DebutSeries 2, Episode 6 - Linda Margolin Royal on The Star On The GraveORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: 30 May 2024
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/
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.
For the sixth episode of series two, Nick sits down with Linda Margolin Royal, author of The Star on The Grave. They discuss the book, creating fictional stories with real figure...
2025-02-2439 min
Date With A DebutSeries 2, Episode 5 - Sharlene Allsopp on The Great UndoingORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: 29 May 2024
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/
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.
For the fifth episode of series two, Nick sits down with Sharlene Allsopp, author of The Great Undoing. They discuss the book, transforming previous texts and recontextualising history, the different conte...
2025-02-1743 min
Date With A DebutSeries 2, Episode 4 - Live at NWF2024 with Rosemary Lewis, John Morrissey & Megan RogersORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: 23 May 2024
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/
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.
For the fourth episode of series two, we have a very special episode: Date with A Debut LIVE at the 2024 Newcastle Writers Festival! Nick hosted a special panel on the fina...
2025-02-1057 min
Date With A DebutSeries 2, Episode 3 - Trish Bolton on Whenever You're ReadyORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: 16 May 2024
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/
Date With A Debut is a podcast hosted by writer Nick Wasiliev: shines a light on debut authors, their incredible books and their journeys to publication.
For the third episode of series two, Nick sits down with Trish Bolton, author of Whenever You’re Read. They discuss the book, writing compassionately and translating grief to the page...
2025-02-0436 min
Date With A DebutSeries 2, Episode 2 - Abra Pressler on Love and Other ScoresORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: 5 April 2024
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/
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.
For the second episode of series two, Nick sits down with Abra Pressler, author of Love and Other Scores. They discuss the book, the value of championing homegrown queer romance, what ...
2025-01-2751 min
Date With A DebutSeries 2, Episode 1 - Eleanor Elliot Thomas on The Opposite of SuccessORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: 7 March 2024
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/
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 bo...
2025-01-2034 min
Date With A DebutSeries 1, Episode 13 - Philippa Kaye on Girl Detectives Just Wanna Have FunORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: December 2023
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/
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 thirteenth episode (and finale for 2023), Nick sits down with Philippa Kaye, author of Girl Detectives Just Wanna Have Fun. They discuss the b...
2024-12-1635 min
Date With A DebutSeries 1, Episode 12 - Amy Lovat on Mistakes And Other LoversORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: November 2023
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/
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 twelfth episode, Nick sits down with Amy Lovat, author of Mistakes And Other Lovers. They discuss the book, growing up and being...
2024-12-0945 min
Date With A DebutSeries 1, Episode 11 - Meg Vertigan on The Strong DressORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: October 2023
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/
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 eleventh episode, Nick sits down with Meg Vertigan, author of The Strong Dress. They discuss the book, the dark world of exper...
2024-12-0240 min
Date With A DebutSeries 1, Episode 10 - Suzanne Frankham on Shadow Over Edmund StreetORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: September 2023
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/
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 tenth episode, Nick sits down with Suzanne Frankham, author of Shadow Over Edmund Street. They discuss the book, the world of cri...
2024-11-2529 min
Date With A DebutSeries 1, Episode 9 - Naima Brown on The ShotORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: September 2023
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/
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 ninth episode, Nick sits down with Naima Brown, author of The Shot. They discuss the book, the world of reality television and h...
2024-11-1836 min
Date With A DebutSeries 1, Episode 8 - Amy Taylor on Search HistoryORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: August 2023
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/
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 eighth episode, Nick sits down with Amy Taylor, author of Search History. They discuss the book, the world of dating, how the i...
2024-11-1132 minWords and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.S2 E19 - Date With A Debut - The Skin I’m In by Steph Tisdell and Nick WasilievDate 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.
For the nineteenth episode of series two, Nick sits down with Steph Tisdell, author of The Skin I’m in. They discuss the book, diversity within diversity, the many experiences First Nations people have inside and outside their community, and more.
WARNING: this podcast contains frequent strong coarse language
BOOKS:
Debut Feature:
The Skin I'm In by Steph Tisdell: https://bit.ly/3ZKSQ8a
Other Books Mentioned:
The Humans by Matt Haig: https://bit.ly...
2024-11-0938 min
Date With A DebutSeries 1, Episode 7 - Mikki Brammer on The Collected Regrets Of CloverORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: July 2023
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/
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 Mikki Brammer, author of The Collected Regrets of Clover. They discuss the book, overcoming an exist...
2024-11-0433 min
Date With A DebutSeries 1, Episode 6 - André Dao on AnamORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: July 2023
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/
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 fic...
2024-10-2831 min
Date With A DebutSeries 1, Episode 5 - Kate J. Armstrong on NightbirdsORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: June 2023
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/
Welcome to a new 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 fifth episode, Nick sits down with Kate J. Armstrong, author of Nightbirds. They discuss the book, channelling true historical events, cr...
2024-10-2138 minWords and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.S2 E17 - Date With A Debut with Mark Wales on Outrider and Nick WasilievDate 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.
For the seventeenth episode of series two, Nick sits down with Mark Wales, author of Outrider. They discuss the book, transforming Australia into a war-torn landscape, the challenges of writing action on the page, working on the set of a major blockbuster, and more.
BOOKS:
Debut Feature:
Outrider by Mark Wales: https://bit.ly/3Bcuc6k
Other Books Mentioned:
Blind Man's Bluff by Christopher Drew, Sherry Sontag & Annette Lawrence Drew: https://bit.ly/47CYYSa
...
2024-10-1733 min
Date With A DebutSeries 1, Episode 4 - Nina Wan on The AlbatrossORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: May 2023
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/
Welcome to a new 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 fourth episode, Nick sits down with Nina Wan, author of The Albatross. They discuss the book, creating a 21st century Mr...
2024-10-1429 min
Date With A DebutSeries 1, Episode 3 - Karina May on Duck a l'Orange for BreakfastORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: May 2023
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/
Welcome to a new 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 third episode, Nick sits down with Karina May, author of Duck a l'Orange for Breakfast. They discuss the book, being picked f...
2024-10-0728 min
Date With A DebutSeries 1, Episode 2 - Mali Waugh on Judgement DayORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: April 2023
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/
Welcome to a new 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 second episode, Nick sits down with Mali Waugh, author of Judgement Day. They discuss the book, the world of the Me...
2024-09-3027 minWords and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.S2 E15: Date With A Debut - The Deed by Susannah Begbie and interviewer Nick WasilievDate 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.
For the fifteenth episode of series two, Nick sits down with Susannah Begbie, author of The Deed. They discuss the book, winning the Richell Prize, chaotic family dynamics, how siblings view their parents in different ways, creating country Australia on the page, and more.
BOOKS:
Debut Feature:
The Deed by Susannah Begbie: https://bit.ly/3XIDZcY
Other Books Mentioned:
The Cat's Table by Michael Ondaatje: https://bit.ly/3Tu6ZTr
Lost & Found by Brooke...
2024-09-2746 min
Date With A DebutSeries 1, Episode 1 - Diane Yarwood on The WakesORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: April 2023
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/
Welcome to a new 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 first episode, Nick sits down with Dianne Yarwood, author of The Wakes. They discuss the book, examining death from a ne...
2024-09-2328 min
Date With A DebutTeaser Trailer: Welcome to Date With a Debut, hosted by Nick WasilievWelcome to Date with a Debut, a podcast about debut authors, their incredible books, and their journey to publication. If you are looking for a new author to discover, or writing inspiration, this is the place to be.
Hosted by Australian author and creator Nick Wasiliev, this podcast sits down with debut authors, discussing their books, their unique journeys to release, and their own life stories. Grab a coffee, sit back, and let us introduce you to your new favourite authors!
New episodes every Tuesday.
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Date With a...
2024-09-1801 minWords and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.S2 E13 - Date With A Debut - The Pyramid of Needs by Ernest Price and Nick WasilievDate 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.
For the thirteenth episode of series two, Nick sits down with Ernest Price, author of The Pyramid of Needs. They discuss the book, releasing it on the International Transgender Day of Visibility, family dynamics, different forms of truth, and more.
TRIGGER WARNING: This podcast and book discuss topics of mental health and transphobia, so reader and listener discretion is advised. If these topics cause distress, know there is help out there. Contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.
...
2024-09-1240 minWords and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.S2 E10:Date With A Debut - Mykaela Saunders and Nick Wasiliev on Always Will BeDate 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.
For the tenth episode of series two, Nick sits down with Dr. Mykaela Saunders, author of Always Will Be. They discuss the book, correcting the lack of representation of first nations culture in Australian storytelling, the value of short stories and more.
BOOKS:
Debut Feature:
Always Will Be by Mykaela Saunders: https://www.uqp.com.au/books/always-will-be
Other Books Mentioned:
Heat and Light by Ellen van Neerven: https://bit.ly/3WGWQF0
The Kadaitcha...
2024-08-1548 minWords and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.S2 E9. Date With A Debut with Gyan Yankovich and Nick Wasiliev on Just FriendsDate 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.
For the ninth episode of series two, Nick sits down with Gyan Yankovich, author of Just Friends: On the joy, influence and power of friendship. They discuss the book, how romantic relationships are prioritised over platonic ones in society, the value friendships brings to our lives, the data that goes into understanding friendships, and more.
BOOKS:
Debut Feature:
Just Friends: On the joy, influence and power of friendship. by Gyan Yankovich: https://booktopia.kh4...
2024-07-1139 minWords and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.S2 E8 Date With A Debut with Brydie Lee-Kennedy and Nick Wasiliev on Go LightlyDate 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.
For the eighth episode of series two, Nick sits down with Brydie Lee-Kennedy, author of Go Lightly. They discuss the book, exploring the chaos of your twenties, how you present yourself to other people, comparing screenwriting to literature, and more..
BOOKS:
Debut Feature:
* Go Lightly by Brydie Lee-Kennedy: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/xkgNZ3
Other Books Mentioned:
* A Real Piece of Work by Erin Riley: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/QyM6b9
* White Teeth by...
2024-06-2047 minWords and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.S2 E7: Date With A Debut - Carly-Jay Metcalfe and Nick Wasiliev on BreathDate 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.
For the seventh episode of series two, Nick sits down with Carly-Jay Metcalfe, author of Breath. They discuss the book, a childhood of living in hospital, surviving cancer, cystic fibrosis and a lung transplant, the value of humour to get through the hard times, and more.
TRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains strong coarse language, strong themes and descriptions of surgery and addiction. Reader and listener discretion is advised.
BOOKS:
Debut Feature:
• Breath by Carly-Jay Me...
2024-06-1445 minWords and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.19. Date With A Debut - Sharlene Allsopp and Nick Wasiliev on The Great UndoingDate 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.
For the fifth episode of series two, Nick sits down with Sharlene Allsopp, author of The Great Undoing. They discuss the book, transforming previous texts and recontextualising history, the different contexts of truth, first nations storytelling in speculative fiction, Ernest Scott, and more.
PROMOTION:
Words & Nerds is excited to partner with Booktopia, Australia’s Local Bookstore for a special offer. Until 22nd May 2024, get 10% off at Booktopia when using the special code WORDS10 at ch...
2024-05-3043 minWords and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.20. Date With A Debut: Linda Margolin Royal and Nick Wasiliev on The Star On The GraveDate 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.
For the sixth episode of series two, Nick sits down with Linda Margolin Royal, author of The Star on The Grave. They discuss the book, creating fictional stories with real figures of history, who Chiune Sugihara was, and more.
PROMOTION:
Words & Nerds is excited to partner with Booktopia, Australia’s Local Bookstore for a special offer. Until 22nd May 2024, get 10% off at Booktopia when using the special code WORDS10 at checkout! Ts & Cs apply!*
US...
2024-05-3039 minWords and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.17. Date With A Debut - Trish Bolton and Nick Wasiliev on Whenever You're ReadyDate With A Debut is a podcast hosted by writer Nick Wasiliev: shines a light on debut authors, their incredible books and their journeys to publication.
For the third episode of series two, Nick sits down with Trish Bolton, author of Whenever You’re Read. They discuss the book, writing compassionately and translating grief to the page, looking back on your life in your old age, and more.
TRIGGER WARNING: this podcast and book discusses topics of suicide and suicidal themes, so reader and listener discretion is advised. If you or anyone you know is struggling, help is available to yo...
2024-05-1636 minWords and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.15. Date With A Debut - Abra Pressler and Nick Wasiliev on Love and Other ScoresDate 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.
For the second episode of series two, Nick sits down with Abra Pressler, author of Love and Other Scores. They discuss the book, the value of championing homegrown queer romance, what Abra would do if Rafael Nadal would appear in front of her, and more.
WARNING: this podcast contains coarse language
Love and Other Scores by Abra Pressler: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/y2K1L2
Other Books Mentioned:
Book Lovers by Emily Henry...
2024-04-0551 minWords and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.14. Date With A Debut - Eleanor Elliott Thomas on The Opposite of Success with Nick Wasiliev (S2)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/R5...
2024-03-0834 minWords and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.10. BEST OF SERIES 2023 Date With A Debut: Nick Wasiliev & Karina May Duck a l'Orange for Breakfast10. BEST OF SERIES Date With A Debut: Nick Wasiliev and Karina May on Duck a l'Orange for Breakfast
2024-01-0629 minWords and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.9. BEST OF SERIES 2023 Date With A Debut: Nick Wasiliev and Mali Waugh on Judgement Day9. BEST OF SERIES Date With A Debut: Nick Wasiliev and Mali Waugh on Judgement Day
2024-01-0628 minWords and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.13. Date With A Debut: Phillippa Kaye and Nick Wasiliev on Girl Detectives Just Wanna Have Fun13. Date With A Debut: Phillippa Kaye and Nick Wasiliev on Girl Detectives Just Wanna Have Fun
2023-12-0835 minWords and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.11. Date With A Debut: Meg Vertigan on The Strong Dress with Nick WasilievWelcome 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 eleventh episode, Nick sits down with Meg Vertigan, author of The Strong Dress. They discuss the book, the dark world of experimental medical treatments that still persist to this day, capturing the world of trauma, Australia in the 1970s, and more.
TRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains references to dangerous medical practices and assault. Listener discretion is advised.
BOOKS:
Debut Feature:
The Strong Dress by Meg...
2023-10-2640 minWords and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.10. Date With A Debut: Suzanne Frankham and Nick Wasiliev - Shadow Over Edmund StreetDate With A Debut: Suzanne Frankham and Nick Wasiliev - Shadow Over Edmund Street
2023-09-2129 minWords and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.9. Date With A Debut - Naima Brown and Nick Wasiliev on The ShotDate With A Debut - Naima Brown and Nick Wasiliev on The Shot
2023-09-0136 minWords and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.8. Date With A Debut: Amy Taylor and Nick Wasiliev on Search History8. Date With A Debut: Amy Taylor and Nick Wasiliev on Search History
2023-08-1032 minWords and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.5. Date With A Debut with Nick Wasiliev and Kate J. Armstrong on NightbirdsDate With A Debut with Nick Wasiliev and Kate J. Armstrong on Nightbirds
2023-06-0138 min
Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.4. Date With A Debut - Nina Wan and Nick Wasiliev on The AlbatrossDate With A Debut - Nina Wan and Nick Wasiliev on The Albatross
2023-05-1929 minWords and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.3. Date With A Debut - Karina May and Nick Wasiliev on Duck a l'Orange for BreakfastWelcome to a new 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 third episode, Nick sits down with Karina May, author of Duck a l'Orange for Breakfast. They discuss the book, being picked from the slush pile, dating in the online world, and more.
PRODUCER’S NOTE: Nick encountered small issues with his mic, apologies if the sound quality is variable at times.
BOOKS:
Debut Feature:
• Duck a l'Orange for Breakfast by Karina May: https://booktopia.kh4f...
2023-05-0428 min
Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.2. Date With A Debut - Mali Waugh on Judgement Day with Nick WasilievWelcome to a new 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 second episode, Nick sits down with Mali Waugh, author of Judgement Day. They discuss the book, the world of the Melbourne court system, Wuthering Heights and more.
BOOKS:
Debut Feature:
• Judgement Day by Mali Waugh: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/R5yB42
Other Books Mentioned:
• All These Perfect Strangers by Aoife Clifford: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/y2R0nB
• The Mirror And The Light...
2023-04-2027 min
Talking Aussie BooksTalking Aussie Books with Nick Wasiliev from BooktopiaMixing things up a little with a podcast recorded from the Sydney Distribution Centre of Australia's largest online book retailer and distributor - Booktopia.
I'm speaking with author Nick Wasiliev who works as a senior content producer for Booktopia and also hosts popular Booktopia podcast "Tell Me What to Read".
We are delving into the world of books. The trend Booktopia has seen in the last couple of years, what upcoming titles we're excited about along with some discussion about Booktopia's publishing arm.
A terrific chat.
2022-09-1924 min
Shute Got RealShute Got Real Season 2, Episode 8: Nick Wasiliev tips, Scott Coleman.
Nick Wasiliev from Green and Gold Rugby tips round 8.
Scott Coleman on how the Wildfires are going, and what he expects from now on in.
Full team news.
2021-05-2732 minShute Got RealShute Got Real Season 2, Episode 6: Mike Ruthven, James Hilterbrand, and Nick Wasiliev tips.● Mike Ruthven talks about last year, and new recruits for this year.
● James Hilterbrand tells us what went wrong vs Gordon and Manly's expectations.
● Nick Wasiliev from Green and Gold Rugby tips round 6 of the Shute Shield.
2021-05-1338 min
Scrumbags Rugby PodcastSpecial Episode!! - Nick Wasiliev InterviewWelcome to a special episode of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!We are a clean weekly podcast series; where our two hosts Mitch & Ando discuss everything Australian Rugby!In this week's episode we are joined by friend of the pod and all round nice guy Nick Wasiliev. Nick has just released his debut novel, When Men Cry, which tackles the difficult topic of men's mental health. Join us as we discuss the novel, the theme's explored throughout and the impact it had on each of us!You can get a copy of When...
2021-01-0744 min