ORIGINAL 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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BOOKS:
Debut Feature:
When the Deep, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole / Geoff Parkes: https://bit.ly/3ZI3s6W
Other Books Mentioned:
Travelling / Ann Powers: https://bit.ly/3ZwM4lV
Trainspotting / Irvine Welsh: https://bit.ly/43TZ2fR
One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest / Ken Kesey: https://bit.ly/3T0mPo5
Catch 22 / Joseph Heller: https://bit.ly/4dDtn5z
PRODUCTION NOTES:
Host: Nick Wasiliev
Guest: Geoff Parkes
Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev
Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz
Production Code: 3:5
Episode Number: #39
Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Tessa Robinson, Grace Howe (Penguin Random House Australia)
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