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In this episode, A. M. Dassu, joins us to talk about her latest novel, Fight Back.

I chatted to Az about Boy, Everywhere getting buzz, the challenges of writing book two, and getting first drafts onto the page.

Az 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 Fight Back head over to Twitter and follow @BigKidsBookClub.

(UK residents only)

The competition closes midnight on 1st July

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In this episode, Fiona Longmuir, joins us to talk about her debut novel, Looking for Emily

I chatted to Fiona about entering pitch comps on a whim, how strange clock museums inspire a writer, and possible Drop Dead Fred inspired sequels.

Fiona 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 Looking for Emily head over to Twitter and follow @BigKidsBookClub.

(UK residents only)

The competition closes midnight on 29th June

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Welcome back to the show. Today we've got a special episode for you! We were recently invited to come up to NYALit Fest at UCLan (Preston) for a weekend with all our favourite authors. During the weekend, UCLan Publishing - the hosts of the festival - gave us our own little room to record in, so we did what we did best and spoke to authors about their books, the festival, and more!

Come listen to our mad capped adventures here, as the second part to finish off our experience there.

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In this episode, Yarrow Townsend, joins us to talk about her latest novel, Map of Leaves

I chatted to Yarrow about blending experiences of nature into the book, stories from a riverboat and getting translated to German.

Yarrow 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 Map of Leaves head over to Twitter and follow @BigKidsBookClub.

(UK residents only)

The competition closes midnight on 24th June

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In this episode, Diane Magras, joins us to talk about her latest novel, Secret of the Shadow Beasts.

I chatted to Diane about blending video games into fiction, how Scotland is an inspiration, and re-writing the Hobbit at bedtime.

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

Check out the book here: https://www.dianemagras.com/books/secret-of-the-shadow-beasts/

Hey hey hey!

Welcome back to the show. Today we've got a special episode for you! We were recently invited to come up to NYALit Fest at UCLan (Preston) for a weekend with all our favourite authors. During the weekend, UCLan Publishing - the hosts of the festival - gave us our own little room to record in, so we did what we did best and spoke to authors about their books, the festival, and more!

Come listen to our mad capped adventures here, with a second part coming out very soon!

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Welcome back to this week’s Author Interview.

In this episode, Keren David, joins us to talk about her latest novel, Say No to the Dress

I chatted to Keren about how writing stories for friendship, exploring Jewish heritage, and the positive message of saying YES! 

Keren 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 1 of 10 copies of Say No to the Dress head over to Twitter and follow @BigKidsBookClub.

(UK residents only)

The competition closes midnight on 15th June

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In this episode, Helena Close joins us to talk about her latest novel, Things I Know.

I chatted to Helena about how writing stories in all their messiness, bringing hope out in novels, as well as the woes of being a Munster fan.

Helena 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 Things I Know head over to Twitter and follow @BigKidsBookClub.

(UK residents only)

The competition closes midnight on 15th June

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In this episode, we're live at NYA Lit Fest 2022 and talking to authors Ann Sei lin, Gabriella Houston, and Jennifer Claessen.

I chatted to Ann about how writing the influences for Rebel Skies, what it feels like to be a debut author, and the wonder of seeing fans in person.

Ann, Gabriella and Jennifer were great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful they were able to join us on the show.

***COMPETITION***

If you want to be in with a chance of winning a copy of Rebel Skies head over to Twitter and follow @BigKidsBookClub.

(UK residents only)

The competition closes midnight on 13th June

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In this episode, Katie Clapham joins us to talk about her debut novel, Three Girls.

Katie chatted to Emma about how writing the importance of friendship, writing good guys into YA, and finding the magic in every day stories.

Katie 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 Three Girls head over to Twitter and follow @BigKidsBookClub.

(UK residents only)

The competition closes midnight on 10th June