6. Date With A Debut – André Dao on Anam

7/01/2023

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)

‘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.