Book Club

Episode 191: Big Kids Book Club Author Interview – Triona Campbell

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 haveContinue reading “Episode 191: Big Kids Book Club Author Interview – Triona Campbell”

Episode 190: Big Kids Book Club Author Interview – Ian Eagleton

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 haveContinue reading “Episode 190: Big Kids Book Club Author Interview – Ian Eagleton”

TBR Thursday

Hey, hey, hey! Welcome back to the Big Kids Book Club. It’s Thursday, so what should we talk about today? How about new books! Today we look at a book that’s either just been released or soon to behitting shelves, but either way, they should be on your wish lists! Today’s book: Jayben and theContinue reading “TBR Thursday”

Episode 189: Big Kids Book Club Author Interview – Colm Field

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 aContinue reading “Episode 189: Big Kids Book Club Author Interview – Colm Field”

TBR Tuesday

Hey, hey, hey! Welcome back to the Big Kids Book Club. It’s Tuesday, so what should we talk about today? How about new books! Today we look at a book that’s either just been released or soon to behitting shelves, but either way, they should be on your wish lists! Today’s book: Glitter Boy byContinue reading “TBR Tuesday”

Episode 188: Big Kids Book Club Author Interview – Elle McNicoll

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 toContinue reading “Episode 188: Big Kids Book Club Author Interview – Elle McNicoll”

Episode 187: Big Kids Book Club Author Interview – Naomi Gibson

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 guestContinue reading “Episode 187: Big Kids Book Club Author Interview – Naomi Gibson”

Episode 186: Big Kids Book Club Author Interview – Amy Sparkes

Hey hey hey! 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,Continue reading “Episode 186: Big Kids Book Club Author Interview – Amy Sparkes”