Series 1, Episode 6 - André Dao on Anam

ORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: July 2023

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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.

 

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)

 

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