ABOUT THIS EPISODE
The Blasters & Blades PodcastBig Heart, Big Adventure: The Power of Middle Grade FictionThe books we read between the ages of 8 and 12 stay with us forever. Middle grade fiction is where readers first discover epic worlds, navigate real-world friendships, and realize they can be the heroes of their own stories. Join our panel of acclaimed nerdy authors and creators as we dive into what makes this age group so magical. We’ll discuss the art of capturing authentic young voices, tackling tough topics with hope and humor, and how modern MG literature is inspiring the next generation of lifelong readers. This was a fun interview, so check out this episode.Co-Hosts:JR HandleyJana S BrownWe work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandleyOur LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcastToday's SponsorThe Steel Trap by R Max Tillsley: https://www.amazon.com/Steele-Trap-Susie-Adventures-Book-ebook/dp/B07STKQYYQ/Follow Graham Bradley on social mediaGraham’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00M5HM3FGGraham’s Website: https://www.truckermanreads.com/Graham’s Twitter: https://x.com/TempusMalleoGraham’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/grahambradleyGraham’s Substack: https://truckermanreads.substack.com/Follow Jesse A. Barrett on social mediaJesse’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BWSHM6PJJesse’s Twitter: https://x.com/Jesse_A_BarrettJesse’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jesse.A.Barrett Jesse’s Substack: https://jesseabarrett.substack.com/Follow Melissa McShane on social mediaMelissa’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Melissa-McShane/author/B00TON8E1Q Melissa’s Website: www.melissamcshanewrites.com Melissa’s Facebook: www.facebook.com/melissamcshanewrites Follow Robert Tillsley on social mediaRobert’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Robert-Tillsley/author/B0BTX67KRW Robert’s Website: https://tillsley.com Robert’s Facebook: https://facebook.com/rmaxtillsley Robert’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rmaxtillsley #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JanaSBrown #JenaRey #OpalKingdomPress #GrahamBradley #JesseABarrett #MelissaMcShane #RobertTillsley #RMaxTillsley #MiddleGradeFiction #Hatchet #GaryPaulsen #HeinleinsJuveniles #CitizenOfTheGalaxy #GreenglassHouse #KateMilford #AreYouMyMother #PDEastman #RiflesForWatie #HaroldKeith #RickRiordan #PercyJackson #DrPepper #DrPepperCreamSoda #Fallout #NukaCola #CocaCola #DietCoke #Coke #EnglishBreakfastTea #CharlottesWeb #EBWhite #HarryPotter #PercyJackson&TheOlympiansSeries #Wonder #RJPalacio #NewberyMedalWinners #CaptainUnderpants #SpaceDemons #GillianRubinstein #DiaryOfAWimpyKidSeries #JeffKinney #CSLewis #MythoMania #Myth-o-Mania #KateMcMullan #RacPress #RaconteurPress #ChooseYourOwnAdventure #GameBooks #AdventureBooks #CYOA #PickAPathBooks #WhyChoose #TwistAPlot #TangledFates #KidsDetectiveBooks #MiddleGrade #MiddleGradeBooks #MGBooks #MGFiction #MiddleGradeAuthor #KidLit #FutureReaders #YoungReaders #SchoolLibrary #TeachersWhoRead #RaiseAReader #AuthorPanel #WritingCommunity #WritingKidLit #ChildrensBooks #BookTok #Bookstagram #MGBookTok #BookRecs #MustReadBooks
