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 have on the show and we are very grateful she was able to join us on the show. ***COMPETITION*** If you want to be in with a chance of winning a copy of A Game of Life or Death head over to Twitter and follow @BigKidsBookClub. Send us a tweet using the hashtag #ShackleComp and t ..read more

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 have on the show and we are very grateful he was able to join us on the show. ***COMPETITION*** If you want to be in with a chance of winning a copy of Glitter Boy head over to Twitter and follow @BigKidsBookClub. Send us a tweet using the hashtag #Glittercomp and tell us your favour ..read more

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 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 want to be in with a chance of winning a copy of Kyan Green head over to Twitter and follow @BigKidsBookClub. Send us a tweet using the hashtag #RacerComp ..read more

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 to have on the show and we are very grateful she was able to join us on the show. ***COMPETITION*** If you want to be in with a chance of winning a copy of Like a Curse head over to Twitter and follow @BigKidsBookClub. Send us a tweet using the hashtag #CurseComp and tell us y ..read more

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 guest to have on the show and we are very grateful she was able to join us on the show. ***COMPETITION*** If you want to be in with a chance of winning a copy of Game Over Girl head over to Twitter and follow @BigKidsBookClub. Send us a tweet using the hashtag #GameOverComp and tell us ..read more

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, and exploring writing a series one book at a time. Amy 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 to be in with a chance of winning a copy of The Bookshop at the Back of Beyond head over to T ..read more

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 have on the show and we are very grateful she was able to join us on the show. ***COMPETITION*** If you want to be in with a chance of winning a copy of Wildsmith head over to Twitter and follow @BigKidsBookClub. Send us a tweet using the hashtag #Wildsmithcomp and tell us w ..read more

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 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 to be in with a chance of winning a copy of The Midnight Game head over to Twitter and follow @BigKidsBookClub. Send us a tweet using the hashtag #Midnigh ..read more

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 a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful she was able to join us on the show ..read more

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. Marina was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful she was able to join us on the show ..read more