Inside the Writer's Head

Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library
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Inside the Writer's Head podcast features conversations on books, writing, and creativity with The Library Foundation of Cincinnati and Hamilton County's Writer-in-Residence. Season 10 is hosted by 2025 Writer-in-Residence Mary Kay Carson The Writer-In-Residence program promotes writing, literacy, and creativity while furthering the Library's mission of connecting people with the world of ideas and information. For Writer-in-Residence events, blog posts, and more visit CHPL.org/writer-in-residence.

  1. OCT 22

    Keila Dawson

    In this podcast episode, 2025 WiR Mary Kay Carson interviews Keila Dawson, a fiction and informational author of children's books.

    27 min

  2. SEP 16

    Jenn Bishop

    In this podcast episode, 2025 WiR Mary Kay Carson interviews Jenn Bishop, author of five middle-grade novels, including the Parent's Choice Gold Award winner, "Things You Can't Say."

    29 min

  3. JUL 14

    Carrie McCullough

    In this podcast episode, 2025 WiR Mary Kay Carson interviews Carrie McCullough, Ohio Central & South Regional Advisor for the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). SCBWI is widely recognized as the preeminent professional organization for children's book creators.

    33 min

  4. MAY 7

    Kathy Sebastian, Jill Keller, Clair Schroeder

    In this podcast episode, 2025 WiR Mary Kay Carson interviews Kathy Sebastian, Children's Librarian at the Miami Township Library, Jill Keller, Youth Librarian at the Covedale Library (formerly West End), and Clair Schroeder, Branch Supervisor - Youth Services at the Groesbeck Library. Mary Kay and the librarians discuss the Library's Summer Reading program and what kids are currently reading.

    45 min

  5. APR 8

    Jennifer Sommer and Kerrie Hollihan

    In this podcast episode, 2025 WiR Mary Kay Carson interviews two regional children's book authors: Jennifer Sommer and Kerrie Hollihan. Originally from Lexington, KY, Sommer currently lives in Dayton, OH. Hear Sommer read from Her Eyes Were on the Stars, her debut award-winning picture book. Sommer received degrees in Political Science as well as Interior Design and Architectural Technology before earning her Masters in Library Science. After two decades working as a children’s librarian, she returned to university to earn an MFA in Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults. Hollihan is the award-winning author of nine nonfiction books for kids and teens. Her latest chapter book, Avery’s Pumpkin, saw her take a turn into fiction—but it’s an idea she has had in mind for over 30 years. Hear from both authors as they read from their books and discuss the world of hybrid publishing with Carson.

    47 min

  6. MAR 12

    Christine Wilson

    In this podcast episode, 2025 WiR Mary Kay Carson interviews Christine Wilson, Executive Director of Women Writing for (a) Change. Christine Wilson attended the University of Cincinnati for English, with a minor in Women's Studies and Poetry. She was awarded the English Department award for poetry collection. She's held manager and director roles, both in businesses and nonprofit organizations and has worked as an independent editor, always working to bring out the best in people and writing. Christine has facilitated and led retreats around the world for justice, writing, and youth including poetry craft classes at Women Writing for (a) Change.

    51 min

  7. 08/21/2024

    Pepper Stetler

    In this podcast episode, 2024 WiR TaraShea Nesbit interviews Pepper Stetler, author of the upcoming “A Measure of Intelligence: One Mother's Reckoning with the IQ Test." Pepper Stetler is Professor of Art History at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. She writes extensively on issues facing people with intellectual disabilities and their caregivers. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, Slate, The Progressive, the Ploughshares blog and Gulf Coast. She lives in Oxford with her husband and their daughter, Louisa. You can find her online at pepperstetler.com.

    40 min

  8. 07/31/2024

    Amy Webb

    In this podcast episode, 2024 WiR TaraShea Nesbit interviews children's book author, artist, shop owner, and disability advocate Amy Webb. They discuss Amy's books, her work in disability advocacy, her experience co-writing with her daughter, the impact of her sticker shop, and more.  This podcast was recorded at the Downtown Main Library MakerSpace using the recording booth that anyone with a library card can reserve to create podcasts, record music, and more. Amy's first children's book, When Charley Met Emma, teaches children about disability, friendship, and inclusion. The sequel, Awesomely Emma, recounts the children's field trip to the art museum. When Emma learns that there's no accessible front entrance, she and her classmates work together to make a change. Amy's third book, Emma's Awesome Summer Camp Adventure, co-written with her daughter Grace, was published this year. It tells the story of Emma's experience at an inclusive and accessible summer camp, highlighting the challenges all kids face and showcasing what an accessible summer camp space looks like. Amy founded The Sticker Shop, and more about Amy can be found on her website This Little Miggy.

    1h 2m
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Inside the Writer's Head podcast features conversations on books, writing, and creativity with The Library Foundation of Cincinnati and Hamilton County's Writer-in-Residence. Season 10 is hosted by 2025 Writer-in-Residence Mary Kay Carson The Writer-In-Residence program promotes writing, literacy, and creativity while furthering the Library's mission of connecting people with the world of ideas and information. For Writer-in-Residence events, blog posts, and more visit CHPL.org/writer-in-residence.

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  • Creator
    Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2025
  • Episodes
    79
  • Rating
    Clean
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