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”

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 185: Big Kids Book Club Author Interview – Liz Flanagan

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Liz Flanagan joins us to talk about her newest Middle-Grade series: Wildsmith. I chatted with Liz about her writing for different age ranges, blending animal conservation into fantasy, and how baby dragons are like kittens. Liz was a great guest to haveContinue reading “Episode 185: Big Kids Book Club Author Interview – Liz Flanagan”

We have a Youtube!

Woah. Yes, you read that right! Now, you can listen to our podcast on Youtube – but we intend to do some other cool things on the channel – from live events, travel blogs, and bookish bonuses – we’re not entirely sure. But we’re excited to try it and see where it goes! Interested? FindContinue reading “We have a Youtube!”

Episode 184: Big Kids Book Club Author Interview – Cynthia Murphy

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Cynthia Murphy joins us to talk about her latest YA Thriller, The Midnight Game. I chatted to Cynthia about her career as an author, keeping track of plot twists and breadcrumbs, and adding supernatural elements to her books.  Cynthia was a greatContinue reading “Episode 184: Big Kids Book Club Author Interview – Cynthia Murphy”

Episode 183: Big Kids Book Club Author Interview – Jennifer Claessen

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Jennifer Claessen, joins us to talk about her Debut Middle-Grade novel, The October Witches. Emma chatted with Jennifer about gender-bending the Merlin legend, coming up with witchy worlds, and the joys of bringing a debut novel to life. Jennifer was a greatContinue reading “Episode 183: Big Kids Book Club Author Interview – Jennifer Claessen”

Episode 182: Big Kids Book Club Author Interview – Carlie Sorosiak

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode, Carlie Sorosiak, joins us to talk about her latest Middle-Grade novel, Always Clementine. I chatted with Carlie about animal influences in her writing, getting in the mind of our beloved animal companions, and writing a novel in letter form. Carlie was aContinue reading “Episode 182: Big Kids Book Club Author Interview – Carlie Sorosiak”

Episode 181: Big Kids Book Club Author Interview – M A Bennett

Hey hey hey! Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview. In this episode,M A Bennett, joins us to talk about her latest Middle-Grade novel, The Mummy’s Curse. I chatted with Marina about starting her writing career with the STAGS YA series, the differences between writing middle-grade & YA, and history research in mystery novels. MarinaContinue reading “Episode 181: Big Kids Book Club Author Interview – M A Bennett”