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 11 is hosted by 2026 Writer-in-Residence Intisar Khanani. 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. MAR 6

    Beverly Twomey

    In this podcast episode, 2026 WiR Intisar Khanani interviews Beverly Twomey, a local bookseller and middle grade fantasy author.

    28 min

  2. 10/22/2025

    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

  3. 09/16/2025

    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

  4. 07/14/2025

    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

  5. 05/07/2025

    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

  6. 04/08/2025

    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

  7. 03/12/2025

    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

  8. 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
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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 11 is hosted by 2026 Writer-in-Residence Intisar Khanani. 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 - 2026
  • Episodes
    80
  • Rating
    Clean
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