The Big Kids Book Club Podcast

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Natasha Devon, joins us to talk about her debut novel, Toxic I chatted to Natasha about writing a novel vs non-fiction, mental health in books, and the line between friend and villain. Natasha 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 t...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Sasha Laurens, joins us to talk about her latest novel, Youngblood. I chatted to Sasha about studying Russian literature, writing characters struggling against the system, and more.  Sasha 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 the book a...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Cat Gray, joins us to talk about her debut novel, Spellstoppers. I chatted to Cat about writing another book as her debut then having to write a new one, enjoying magical worlds, and feeding owls. Cat 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 yo...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Emma Finlayson-Palmer, joins us to talk about her debut novel, Autumn Moonbeam Dance Magic. I chatted to Emma about positive rep in her books, how she's written for every age range, and making books Spell-tacular. Emma was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful she was able to join us on the show. ***CO...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, P J Canning, joins us to talk about his debut book, 21% Monster. I chatted to Peter about writing as a pantser, coming up with the book concept while eating crisps, and his 10 year journey to get published. Peter was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful he was able to join us on the show. ***COMPETITI...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Simon Packham, joins us to talk about his latest book, Has Anyone Seen Archie Ebbs?  Out now from Firefly Press I chatted to Simon about writing from actin, finding empathy in books, and rewriting the book multiple times.  Simon was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful he was able to join us...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, David Long, joins us to talk about his latest books, Spies and Tutankhamun's Treasure. I chatted to David about writing over 60 books, how much he writes vs research, and his love of histroy. David 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 you wa...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Charley Robinson, joins us to talk about her YA Book Box subscription - Paper Orange I chatted to Charley about her love of YA books, starting her own YA book festival and how to choose what goes into a book box subscription.  Charley 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, A. M. Dassu, joins us to talk about her latest novel, Fight Back. I chatted to Az about Boy, Everywhere getting buzz, the challenges of writing book two, and getting first drafts onto the page. Az 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 wa...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Fiona Longmuir, joins us to talk about her debut novel, Looking for Emily I chatted to Fiona about entering pitch comps on a whim, how strange clock museums inspire a writer, and possible Drop Dead Fred inspired sequels. Fiona was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful she was able to join us on the sho...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to the show. Today we've got a special episode for you! We were recently invited to come up to NYALit Fest at UCLan (Preston) for a weekend with all our favourite authors. During the weekend, UCLan Publishing - the hosts of the festival - gave us our own little room to record in, so we did what we did best and spoke to authors about their books, the festival, and more! Co...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Yarrow Townsend, joins us to talk about her latest novel, Map of Leaves I chatted to Yarrow about blending experiences of nature into the book, stories from a riverboat and getting translated to German. Yarrow 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, Diane Magras, joins us to talk about her latest novel, Secret of the Shadow Beasts. I chatted to Diane about blending video games into fiction, how Scotland is an inspiration, and re-writing the Hobbit at bedtime. Diane was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful she was able to join us on the show. Chec...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to the show. Today we've got a special episode for you! We were recently invited to come up to NYALit Fest at UCLan (Preston) for a weekend with all our favourite authors. During the weekend, UCLan Publishing - the hosts of the festival - gave us our own little room to record in, so we did what we did best and spoke to authors about their books, the festival, and more! Co...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Keren David, joins us to talk about her latest novel, Say No to the Dress I chatted to Keren about how writing stories for friendship, exploring Jewish heritage, and the positive message of saying YES!  Keren was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful she was able to join us on the show. ***COMPETI...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Helena Close joins us to talk about her latest novel, Things I Know. I chatted to Helena about how writing stories in all their messiness, bringing hope out in novels, as well as the woes of being a Munster fan. Helena was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful she was able to join us on the show. ***CO...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, we're live at NYA Lit Fest 2022 and talking to authors Ann Sei lin, Gabriella Houston, and Jennifer Claessen. I chatted to Ann about how writing the influences for Rebel Skies, what it feels like to be a debut author, and the wonder of seeing fans in person. Ann, Gabriella and Jennifer were great guest to have on the show...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Katie Clapham joins us to talk about her debut novel, Three Girls. Katie chatted to Emma about how writing the importance of friendship, writing good guys into YA, and finding the magic in every day stories. Katie was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful she was able to join us on the show. ***COMPETI...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Jason Rohan, joined us on the show to talk about his newest novel, S.T.E.A.L.T.H: Access Denied Jason and I chatted about the working for Marvel, creating stories and then trunking them, and how influences like Thunderbirds Jason was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful he was able to join us on the s...

Hey, hey, hey! It’s the end of the month so I’m joined by Rab ( @rabtales ), Emma (@EmmaKeane10) and Laura (@librarylaurapod) to talk about our monthly topic. This month is Mental Health Awareness May, where we talk about positive representation and media in the Middle Grade and Young Adult genre. Before we start this episode, below are some links to resources that you or anybody can use to promot...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, David Valdes, joined Emma on the show to talk about his newest novel, Spin Me Right Round David and Emma chatted about the fun of time travel, the difficulties of sexual identity in the past, and when you know an idea is a book or a play! David was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful he was able to j...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Sophie Cameron, joins us to talk about her newest Middle Grade novel, Our Sister Again. Sophie and I chatted about how writing YA at university, tackling issues of grief, and how becoming a mother change her view on stories.  Sophie was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful she was able to join us...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Cath Howe, joins us to talk about her newest Middle Grade novel, The Insiders Cath and I chatted about how teaching influences her writing, over writing like a boss, and the resilience of children. Cath 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...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Kimberly Pauley returns to talk about her new book, The Accidental Wizard: A Peculiar Problem Kimberly and I chatted about dungeons and dragons, fairy tales from around the British Isles, and writing 80,000 words in 3 months! Kimberly was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful she was able to join us on...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Jasmine Richards returns to talk about her latest projects for Storymix and her new solo book, The Unmorrow Curse. Jasmine and I chatted about mythologies, wearing many different hats, and the importance of finding stories that we can see ourselves in. Jasmine was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful...