Bonus Bodcast: Escape from Batechu Island

In this special bonus episode of The Middle-aged Bodcast, Rich chats with co-host and author T.A. Shelano about his upcoming second novel, Escape from Batechu Island.Described as The Hunger Games meets Castaway, the story follows a group of teens trapped in a deadly conspiracy, fighting both powerful enemies and each other in a high-stakes struggle for survival. T.A. explains how the book connects to his debut (The Doctor's Hidden Patients), how it unexpectedly became part of a trilogy, and why you can still enjoy it as a standalone read.We also dive into the 100-day writing challenge that pushed the novel forward, the lessons T.A. has learned since releasing his first book, and how events like the Jericho Writers Festival have helped shape his growth as an author.Whether you're a budding writer or just curious about the creative process, this bonus episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at writing, resilience, and building new worlds.📚 Find out more about T.A. Shelano's books and author journey at Shelano Books.📱 Follow The Middle-aged Bodcast Online!📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midagedbodcast📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/middleagedbodcast🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/MidagedBodcast🔵 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/middleagedbodcast.bsky.social🌐 Website: https://middleagedbodcast.co.uk👍 Like what you heard? Follow The Middle-aged Bodcast wherever you get your pods - and tell a mate who's halfway through writing their own novel, has taken on an 100-day challenge, or reckons every trilogy needs a prequel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.