The Big Kids Book Club Podcast

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Amy Huberman, joins us to talk about her debut middle grade novel, The Day I Got Trapped In My Brain. I chatted to Amy about her career from actress to author, writing tough scenes, and how to get writing down in a busy home. Amy was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful she was able to join us on the...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Sabina Khan, joins us to talk about her latest novel, Meet me in Mumbai Emma chatted to Sabina about her writing experiences, the link between family and fate, and more... Sabina was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful she was able to join us on the show. Find out more about Sabina's books here: http...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Finbar Hawkins, joins us to talk about his second YA novel, Stone. I chatted to Finbar about writing scripts then books, struggling to write pain on the page, and more. Finbar was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful he was able to join us on the show.

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Victoria Williamson, joins us to talk about her latest novel, War of the Wind I chatted to Victoria about her always writing, how being a teacher helped her as a writer, and more. Victoria 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...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Anne-Marie Conway, joins us to talk about her latest novel, How to be More Hedgehog I chatted to Anne-Marie about her inspirations as a drama teacher, how characters come from very real sources, and more. Anne-Marie was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful she was able to join us on the show. ***COMPE...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Reece Carter, joins us to talk about his debut middle grade novel, The Girl, The Ghost, and the Lost Name. I chatted to Reece about coming up with spooky stories, his love of writing from school, and not being held back when writing.  Reece was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful he was able to...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Amy McCaw, joins us to talk about her latest YA novel, Mina and the Slayers I chatted to Amy about her love of gothic novels, New Orleans as inspiration and more. Amy 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 with a chance of w...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Sarah Todd-Taylor, joins us to talk about her latest MG novel, Alice Eclair Spy Extraordinaire  I chatted to Sarah about her love of trains, all things spying, and more! Sarah 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 with...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, James Nicol, joins us to talk about his latest middle grade novel, The Spell Tailors I chatted to James about memory tins, how the story becomes the readers when authors are done, and more.  James was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful he was able to join us on the show. ***COMPETITION*** If yo...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Natalie C Parker, joins us to talk about her debut MG novel, The Devouring Wolf. I chatted to Natalie about werewolf facts, setting her werewolves in Kansas, and writing MG over YA. Natalie was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful she was able to join us on the show. You can find more about Natalie an...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Will Taylor, joins us to talk about his newest middle novel, The Language of Seabirds. I chatted to Will about his writing journey, writing feelings for the first time, and how much of a history nerd he is at heart. Will was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful he was able to join us on the show. Chec...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Chris Whitaker, joins us to talk about his Debut young adult novel, The Forevers. I chatted to Chris about success in writing, writing adult vs YA novels, and a whole lot more.  Chris was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful he was able to join us on the show. Check out more about Chris and his b...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Catherine Doyle, joins us to talk about her latest MG novel, The Lost Girl King. I chatted to Catherine about Celtic mythology, Tír na nÓg, and writing multiple books at once.  Catherine 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...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Angharad Walker, joins us to talk about her latest novel, Once Upon a Fever. I chatted to Angharad about writing children's fiction by accident, crafting the story through lockdown, and finally getting to see it out in the world. Angharad was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful she was able to join u...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, we have both Katie & Kevin Tsang, joins us to talk about their latest new book and series, Space Blasters: Suzie saves the Universe. I chatted to Katie & Kevin about writing books together, extending their own meta-verse, and bringing STEM into the laughter of middle grade. Katie & Kevin were amazing guests to...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Sufiya Ahmed, joins us to talk about her latest novel, Rosie Raja - Churchill's Spy. I chatted to Sufiya about writing books, working for Fireman Sam, and how her daughters give her book ideas. Sufiya was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful she was able to join us on the show. ***COMPETITION*** I...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Kita Mitchell, joins us to talk about her latest novel, Don't Tell Mum I made a Mammoth. I chatted to Kita about writing books, working for Fireman Sam, and how her daughters give her book ideas.  Kitawas a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful she was able to join us on the show. ***COMPETITION***...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Louise Finch, joins us to talk about her Debut Novel, The Eternal Return of Clara Hart. Emma chatted to Louise about tackling  Louisewas 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 with a chance of winning a copy of The Eternal...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Janelle McCurdy, joins us to talk about her Debut Novel, Mia and the Lightcasters. I chatted to Janelle about taking ten years to get published, Digimon, and video games influence on her writing.  Janelle was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful she was able to join us on the show. ***COMPETITION...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, David Owen, joins us to talk about his Debut Middle Grade - Alex Neptune: Dragon Thief I chatted to David about environmental issues, seaside mythology and whether or not seagulls count as sea animals??? You decide! David was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful he was able to join us on the show. ***...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Kate Foster, joins us to talk about her debut novel here in the UK, PAWS. I chatted to Kate about writing autistic characters, the friendship between dogs and people, and the balance of being an author. Kate was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful she was able to join us on the show. Check out PAWS f...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Fleur Hitchcock, joins us to talk about her latest novel, Mouseheart. I chatted to Fleur about writing in cities she knows, blending fact and fiction, and writing mysteries from back to front.  Fleur was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful she was able to join us on the show. ***COMPETITION*** I...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Alex Cotter, joins us to talk about her latest novel, The Mermaid Call. I chatted to Alex about writing a novel vs non-fiction, mental health in books, and the line between friend and villain. Alex 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 w...

EPISODE 150!!!!!!! Thanks to everybody who's supported the show up to now. Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Lauren Wolk, joins us to talk about her latest novel, My Own Lightning I chatted to Lauren about writing writing books set in settings dear to her, getting to write full time, and finding herself doubting success. Lauren was a great guest to have on...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Tom Vaughan, joins us to talk about his newest book, A Gangster Stole My Trunks. I chatted to Tom about writing more humour, the challenge of murder mysteries, and finding story ideas at a retirement home. Tomwas a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful he was able to join us on the show. ***COMPETITION**...