The Big Kids Book Club Podcast

Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Cat Doyle, joins us back on the show to talk about her newest book - Pirates of Darksea I chatted with Cat about creating her own fantastical world, emotions in books, and not underestimating young readers. Cat was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful she was able to join us again.

Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, C. G. Moore, turns up to talk about his newest Young Adult book - Trigger I chatted with Chris about being writing in verse, the need to talk to young people about difficult subjects, as well as conversations about inspiration and the writing journey. Chris was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful he was able to j...

Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Rhian Tracey, joins us on the show to talk about her newest book - Hide and Seek. I chatted with Rhian about historical settings and finding stories never told before. Rhian was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful she was able to join us again.

Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Liz Flanagan, returns to the show to talk about her newest book - The Pirate's Dragon and the relaunch of her Legends of the Sky series with UCLan Publishing. I chatted with Liz about swapping publishers during a series, the writing of dragons in different ways, and how a good villain makes all the difference. Liz was a great guest...

Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Sam Sedgman, turns up to talk about his newest Middle Grade book - The Clockwork Conspiracy I chatted with Sam about being using facts as foundations for narrative, plotting books with five act structures, and weaving in nerdiness into books. Sam was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful he was able to join us agai...

Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Sufiya Ahmed, returns to talk about her newest Middle Grade book - Time Travellers: Adventure Calling I chatted with Sufiya about being crafting a time travel book, the secrets of Parliament, and the difference between Suffragettes and Suffragists. Sufiya was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful she was able to jo...

Hey, hey, hey! We're back for 2024! Hope you've missed us. After a difficult and very busy 2023, Emma and I are back with a bang. In this episode I'll be sharing our plans for the future and the year, along with 2 Middle Grade book reviews. This week, we're looking at - Skandar and the Unicorn Thief, and A Darkness of Dragons. Hope you enjoy!

Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Triona Campbell, joins us to talk about her debut Young Adult novel, A Game of Life or Death. I chatted with Triona about being a debut writer, the gamification of the narrative, and incorporating previous knowledge into writing. Triona was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful she was able to join us on the show....

Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Ian Eagleton, joins us to talk about her debut Middle-grade novel, Glitter Boy. I chatted with Ian about writing picture books, the challenges of writing as a new parent, and promoting LGBTQ+ history and community in his books. Ian was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful he was able to join us on the show. ***COM...

Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Colm Field, joins us to talk about her debut Middle-grade novel, Kyan Green and the Infinity Racers I chatted with Colm about writing neurodivergent characters in books, the wonder of Edinburgh, and having books turned into TV and the reality behind it. Colm was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful he was able to...

Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Elle McNicoll, joins us to talk about her newest Middle-grade novel, Like a Curse. I chatted with Elle about writing neurodivergent characters in books, the wonder of Edinburgh, and having books turned into TV and the reality behind it. Elle was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful she was able to join us on the s...

Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Naomi Gibson joins us to talk about her newest YA novel, Game Over Girl. I chatted with Naomi about writing STEM in YA characters, creating book ideas from writing workshops, and also getting to travel thanks to her book's success. Naomi was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful she was able to join us on the show....

Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Amy Sparkes joins us to talk about her newest Middle-Grade novel, The Bookshop at the Back of Beyond. I chatted with Amy about starting out as picture books, then moving onto chapter and middlegrade books, about meeting characters while re-writing her ideas, and exploring writing a series one book at a time. Amy was a great guest to ha...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Liz Flanagan joins us to talk about her newest Middle-Grade series: Wildsmith. I chatted with Liz about her writing for different age ranges, blending animal conservation into fantasy, and how baby dragons are like kittens. Liz was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful she was able to join us on the sh...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Cynthia Murphy joins us to talk about her latest YA Thriller, The Midnight Game. I chatted to Cynthia about her career as an author, keeping track of plot twists and breadcrumbs, and adding supernatural elements to her books.  Cynthia was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful she was able to join...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Jennifer Claessen, joins us to talk about her Debut Middle-Grade novel, The October Witches. Emma chatted with Jennifer about gender-bending the Merlin legend, coming up with witchy worlds, and the joys of bringing a debut novel to life. Jennifer was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful she was able t...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Carlie Sorosiak, joins us to talk about her latest Middle-Grade novel, Always Clementine. I chatted with Carlie about animal influences in her writing, getting in the mind of our beloved animal companions, and writing a novel in letter form. Carlie was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful she was able...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode,M A Bennett, joins us to talk about her latest Middle-Grade novel, The Mummy's Curse. I chatted with Marina about starting her writing career with the STAGS YA series, the differences between writing middle-grade & YA, and history research in mystery novels. Marina was a great guest to have on the show and we are very g...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, David Ross - one half of the author team behind The Three Hares series, with Scott Lauder, joins us to talk about book 3 of the series - The Terracotta Horse. I chatted with David about blending research with fiction to make a good story, as well as what it's like to co-write a story. David was a great guest to have on the...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Sam Thompson joins us to talk about his sequel to Wolfstongue - The Fox's Tower. I chatted with Sam about his follow-up to Wolfstongue, the reception the first book received, and the details of moving the story along.  Sam was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful he was able to join us on the sho...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Jodie Garnish, joins us to talk about her debut Middle-Grade novel, The Spectaculars. I chatted with Jodie about her writing journey, from stage to stories and travels aborad. Jodie was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful she was able to join us on the show.

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Jessica Vitalis, joins us to talk about her latest Middle-Grade novel, The Rabbit's Gift I chatted with Jessica about her writing journey, the art of writing craft, and blending new takes on myth. Jessica was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful she was able to join us on the show.

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Katy Birchall, joins us to talk about her latest Middle Grade novel, The Vampire Slayer's Survival Guide. I chatted to Katy about her writing journey, and more. Katy was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful she was able to join us on the show.

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Deb Mercier & Ryan Jacobson, joins us to talk about their Choose Your Own Path series! I chatted with both Deb & Ryan in this double header episode about their writing process, writing books that engage readers and more Deb & Ryan was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful she was able to jo...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Aislinn O'Loughlinn, joins us to talk about her debut Young Adult novel, Big Bad Me. I chatted to Aislinn about her writing journey, from Ireland to Canada and back again.  Aislinn was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful she was able to join us on the show. ***COMPETITION*** If you want to be in...