The Big Kids Book Club Podcast

In this episode, Jack MacKay, joins us on the show to talk about his newest middle grade Spooktacular book, The Haunting of Old Splinter.I chatted with Jack about writing stories to scare his siblings, the middle grade horror renaissance, and melding stories and genres for new projects. Jack was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful they were able to join us.

In this episode, Harry Woodgate, joins us on the show to talk about their latest book and first foray into middle grade - Cinnamon Crumb, Baking DetectiveI chatted with Harry about their love of baking, the writing process changes from picture books to middle grade prose, and future plans for this cute and quirky MG mystery series. Harry was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful they were able to join us.

The podcast is back and we kick it off with a great new podcast interview!In this episode, Andy Shepherd, joins us on the show to talk about her latest book in the Wildtop Woods - The Wood Where Stories SingI chatted with Andy about writing dragons, finding nature- based inspiration, and writing stories for adults and kids to enjoy. Andy was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful she was able to join us again.

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 the show and we are very grateful she was able to join us again.

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. Chris was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful he was able to join us again.

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 we are very grateful she was able to join us again.

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 different ways, and how a good villain makes all the difference. Liz was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful she was able to join us again. Check out Liz's first episode with us about her book Wildsmith, on Episode 185

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 guest to have on the show and we are very grateful he was able to join us again.

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 great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful she was able to join us again. If you are interested in listening to our first episode with Sufiya, then check out Episode 158.

Hey, hey, hey! We're back for 2024! Hope you've missed us. After a difficult and very busy 2023, Emma and I are back with a bang. In this episode I'll be sharing our plans for the future and the year, along with 2 Middle Grade book reviews. This week, we're looking at - Skandar and the Unicorn Thief, and A Darkness of Dragons. Hope you enjoy!