The Big Kids Book Club Podcast

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Kimberly Pauley, author and DnD fan, joins me on the show. Kimberly and I chatted about the differences writing for middle grade compared to young adult as well as lots of Dungeons and Dragons inspired goodness. Kimberly was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful she was able to join us on the show. Enj...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Jasmine Richards, author and bookish innovator joins me on the show. Jasmine and I chatted about 15 years of experience in the publishing industry, as well as finding success in the US before the UK, and finally Jasmine's new project with Storymix. Jasmine was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful she...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Roy Peachey, author of The Race joins me on the show. Roy and I chatted about his experiences as a runner, research into history, and the power of sport. Roy was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful he was able to join us on the show. Enjoy! ***COMPETITION*** If you want to be in with a chance of winn...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Stephanie Burgis, author of The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart and new the Raven Heir saga joins me on the show. Stephanie and I chatted about intense writing courses, how her local castle inspired a series as well as the magic of chocolate! Stephanie was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful she was ab...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Jim Beckett, author of Caravan at the Edge of Doom joins me on the show. Jim and I chatted about his journey from Edinburgh Fringe Festivals to exploding loos, and what makes up the hero's journey. Jim was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful he was able to join us on the show. Enjoy! ***COMPETITION**...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Julia Golding, author of The Jane Austen Investigates: The Abbey Mystery, joins Emma on the show. Julia and Emma chatted about writing historical fiction, how life experiences refer to writing and exploring Jane's early life. Julia was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful she was able to join us on th...

Hey, hey, hey! It’s a new month so I’m joined by Rab ( @rabtales ), Emma ( @emmakeane10 ) as we celebrate Pride month and LGBTQ+ books in this month's topic. ----------------------------------------------------- Onwe Press - https://www.onwe.co/ and the pre-order campaign for Landfill Mountains is on special offer right now and those who buy it will receive a bonus short story from the author - ou...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Barbara Henderson, author and illustrator of the Chessman thief, joins me on the show. Barbara and I chatted about writing historical fiction, being fascinated with unique stories and tales of Celtic history. Barbara was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful she was able to join us on the show. Enjoy!...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Terri Libenson, author and illustrator of the Emmie and Friends, joins me on the show. Terri and I chatted about blending experiences into stories and moving from newspaper comics to middle grade novels. Terri was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful she was able to join us on the show. Enjoy! ***COMP...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Bryony Pearce, author of the YA thrillers and the brand new, Raising Hell, joins me on the show. Bryony and I chatted about creating normal characters for teens to find themselves in and creating sequels by accident. Bryony 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 to our Mid-Week review 📚🎙🎧 Each week, we're going to be reviewing a Middle Grade or Young Adult novel and giving you the scoop on whether it's any good! Our rating system is out of 5 stars with the following categories being looked at: Plot, Pacing, Characters, Style, Setting All the categories are ranked from five, added together, and divided by 5 to give a final rating!...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Claire Barker, author of the Kintbone Pepper and Picklewitch and Jack series, joins me on the show. Claire and I chatted about undoing knots in your writing, finding the best friendships through tension and waiting for characters to visit. Claire was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful she was able t...

Hey, hey, hey! Welcome to our Mid-Week review 📚🎙🎧 Each week, we're going to be reviewing a Middle Grade or Young Adult novel and giving you the scoop on whether it's any good! Our rating system for non-fiction is out of 5 stars with the following categories being looked at: Purpose, Style, Authority, Usefulness All the categories are ranked from five, added together, and divided by 4 to give a f...

Hey, hey, hey! It’s a new month so I’m joined by Rab ( @rabtales ), Emma ( @emmakeane10 ), and special guest Laura (@librarylaurapod) as we look all things contemporary in this month's topic. ----------------------------------------------------- Onwe Press - https://www.onwe.co/ and the pre-order campaign for Landfill Mountains is on special offer right now and those who buy it will receive a bonu...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Louie Stowell, author of the Dragon in the Library series and new book Otherland, joins me on the show. Louie and I chatted about how Otherland started life over 20 years ago, how making friends in real life made her protagonist believable on the pages and the inspiration found in a dissenters graveyard. Louie was a great...

Hey, hey, hey! Welcome to our Mid-Week review 📚🎙🎧 Each week, we're going to be reviewing a Middle Grade or Young Adult novel and giving you the scoop on whether it's any good! Our rating system is out of 5 stars with the following categories being looked at: Plot, Pacing, Characters, Style, Setting All the categories are ranked from five, added together, and divided by 5 to give a final rating!...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Justin Somper, author of the Vampirates & the Allies & Assassins series, joins me on the show. Justin and I chatted about how the idea for Vampirates popped into his head, coming up with pirates and taking the plunge to re-launch his book series. Justin was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful...

Hey, hey, hey! Welcome to our Mid-Week review 📚🎙🎧 Each week, we're going to be reviewing a Middle Grade or Young Adult novel and giving you the scoop on whether it's any good! Our rating system is out of 5 stars with the following categories being looked at: Plot, Pacing, Characters, Style, Setting All the categories are ranked from five, added together, and divided by 5 to give a final rating!...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, we have a UCLan Publishing double header!!! We're joined by Andy Robb and Tamsin Mori on the show. Andy and Tamsin chatted about their latest novels out now online or in books shops! Both great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful they were able to join us on the show. Enjoy! ***DOUBLE COMPETITION*** If you w...

Hey, hey, hey! Welcome to our Mid-Week review 📚🎙🎧 Each week, we're going to be reviewing a Middle Grade or Young Adult novel and giving you the scoop on whether it's any good! Our rating system is out of 5 stars with the following categories being looked at: Plot, Pacing, Characters, Style, Setting All the categories are ranked from five, added together, and divided by 5 to give a final rating!...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, we have a double header!!! We're joined by Kirsty Applebaum and Sam Thompson on the show. Kirsty and Sam chatted about their latest novels out now online or in books shops! Both great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful they were able to join us on the show. Enjoy! ***DOUBLE COMPETITION*** If you want to be...

Hey, hey, hey! Welcome to our Mid-Week review 📚🎙🎧 Each week, we're going to be reviewing a Middle Grade or Young Adult novel and giving you the scoop on whether it's any good! Our rating system is out of 5 stars with the following categories being looked at: Plot, Pacing, Characters, Style, Setting All the categories are ranked from five, added together, and divided by 5 to give a final rating!...

Hey, hey, hey! It’s a new month so I’m joined by special guest Laura (@librarylaurapod) as we tickle our funny bones in this month's topic. Get ready for childish fart jokes and giggles galore ----------------------------------------------------- Onwe Press - https://www.onwe.co/ and the pre-order campaign for Landfill Mountains is on special offer right now and those who buy it will receive a bon...

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Reni K Amayo , author of Daughters of Nri and publisher with Onwe Press, joins me on the show. Reni and I chatted about her writing as a route to discover her history, the importance of creating books she's passionate about and working on books to avoid writing. Reni was a great guest to have on the show and we are very gr...

Hey, hey, hey! Welcome to our Mid-Week review 📚🎙🎧 Each week, we're going to be reviewing a Middle Grade or Young Adult novel and giving you the scoop on whether it's any good! Our rating system is out of 5 stars with the following categories being looked at: Plot, Pacing, Characters, Style, Setting All the categories are ranked from five, added together, and divided by 5 to give a final rating!...