Episode 198: Big Kids Book Club Author Interview – Cat Doyle 2

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 theContinue reading “Episode 198: Big Kids Book Club Author Interview – Cat Doyle 2”

Episode 197: Big Kids Book Club Author Interview – C. G. Moore 2

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. ChrisContinue reading “Episode 197: Big Kids Book Club Author Interview – C. G. Moore 2”

Episode 196: Big Kids Book Club Author Interview – Rhian Tracey

Hey, hey, hey! 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 weContinue reading “Episode 196: Big Kids Book Club Author Interview – Rhian Tracey”

Episode 195: Big Kids Book Club Author Interview – Liz Flanagan 2

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 differentContinue reading “Episode 195: Big Kids Book Club Author Interview – Liz Flanagan 2”

Podcast Episode 194: Sam Sedgman – The Clockwork Conspiracy

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 guestContinue reading “Podcast Episode 194: Sam Sedgman – The Clockwork Conspiracy”

Podcast Episode 193: Sufiya Ahmed 2 – Time Travellers

Hey, hey, hey… 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 greatContinue reading “Podcast Episode 193: Sufiya Ahmed 2 – Time Travellers”

New Episodes coming soon!

Hey hey hey, Welcome or welcome back to the Big Kids Book Club. So, as the podcast begins to awaken from it’s hiatus, we’re excited to reveal some of the upcoming episodes for February, and also explain how the podcast will work for 2024. We’re moving from a new podcast every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday,Continue reading “New Episodes coming soon!”

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”

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”