Inside the Writer's Head

On this episode of Inside the Writer's Head, Writer-in-Residence Emma Carlson Berne talks with the former editor for Writer's Digest Books, Chuck Sambachino. Sambachino is a full-time freelancer, instructor, and humor writer and if you need any advice about getting a literary agent then he's your guy. In this episode, you'll get tips on how to get a literary agent and why it is so important you ha...

On this episode of Inside the Writer's Head, Writer-in-Residence Emma Carlson Berne talks with children's book author Aubre Andrus. Andrus has authored more than 25 nonfiction books for kids, including "101 Small Ways to Change the World." She is the former Lifestyle Editor for American Girl magazine, and they discuss how she transitioned to writing full time. Andrus talks about what it's like wor...

This month, Writer-in-Residence Emma Carlson Berne speaks with Brandon Miller. Brandon is an author of books on history for young people. Her books cover subjects like Women of Colonial America, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin. Miller's stories have been honored by the International Reading Association, National Council for Social Studies, and more. During the interview, Millers gives insi...

In this very special episode of Inside the Writer's Head, the Library's Writer-in-Residence speaks with Cincinnati's poet laureate Mauel Iris. Iris promotes poetry appreciation in our community, and encourages the reading and writing of poetry for all ages. The award-winning poet talks about his origins as a poet, and how music has influenced his lyrical poetry. He tells the story of how his grand...

In the latest episode of Inside the Writer's Head, Writer-in-Residence Emma Carlson Berne talks with Michelle Bisson. Bisson is the Senior Acquisitions Manager at Capstone, a large publisher of educational books for kids. They discuss her long, unexpected journey to publishing and Bisson shares some uplifting advice for anyone who might feel like their career is headed in a wayward direction: "Eve...

In this month's podcast, the Library Foundation's Writer-in-Residence speaks with Gwenda Bond the author of "Girl on a Wire," a trilogy about the comic books character Louis Lane, and more. Bond has recently been contracted to write the first Stranger Things book, a prequel about Terry Ives, Eleven's mom, and her time with MK-Ultra in 1970. They discuss how Bond knew she wanted to be a writer, and...

The Library Foundation's Writer-in-Residence Emma Carlson Berne talks with Gene Luen Yang, author of the "Secret Coders" series.

In this episode of Inside the Writer's Head, Writer-in-Residence Emma Carlson-Berne talks with Teri Robida, an editor at American Girl Publishing. They discuss the ins and outs of editing and publishing for the American Girl doll book series. Teri talks about the history of American girl dolls books and how they are unique from different publishers and presses. They also talk about what the job of...

On this episode of Inside the Writer's Head, Writer-in-Residence Emma Carlson-Berne speaks with award-winning science and history author Mary Kay Carson - who has authored more than 50 titles for kids. They talk about how Carson transitioned from magazine editing and science background to writing kids books for a living. Carson gives her tips for writing kids non-fiction, and the joys of doing res...

In the first episode of Season 3 of Inside the Writer's Head, the new Writer-in-Residence Emma Carlson Berne sits down to talk with Linda Leopold Strauss. Strauss authors children's picture books, and talks about the unique writing and approval process for creating engaging illustrated stories for kids. They also discuss their highest and lowest moments as writers, and how they moved forward throu...

In this episode, Kurt sits down with our 2018 Writer-in-Residence Emma Carlson-Berne! She has written and published more than 150 books, including Young Adult thrillers, sports fiction, and children’s books. Berne has written several of the American Girl Doll books and some Star Wars books, too. She talks about being a “writer-for-hire” and what it’s like writing stories that publishing companies...

In this episode of Inside the Writer's Head, Kurt talks with Jim Spaeth. Spaeth is the author of the memoir "Up, Up and Astray" which tells the story of his adventures in the airline industry during 4 decades of travelling the world. Spaeth worked for an airline during the "Golden Age of Air Travel" in the 1960s and 1970s. He didn't publish this book, his first one, until he was 77 years old! Spae...

In this episode, Kurt speaks with Young Adult author Natalie Richards. She's the author of "Six Months Later" and "One Was Lost." They talk about what it means to be a "good" writer and how many books Natalie actually wrote before one was good enough to be published (a lot). Natalie also talks about thinking like a writer and how what you're reading can impact what you write. There's even a little...

In this episode of Inside the Writer's Head, Writer-in-Residence Kurt Dinan speaks with Paul Tremblay. Tremblay is an author and editor of contemporary horror, dark fantasy, and science fiction. He has written "A Head Full of Ghosts" and "Disappearance at Devil's Rock." Kurt and Paul discuss writing for the horror fiction genre: it's challenges, stigmas, and what's interesting about it. This is th...

In the latest episode of “Inside the Writer’s Head,” you’ll get to know Lance Rubin and his hilarious Young Adult novel “Denton Little’s Death Date.” The podcast, hosted by the Library Foundation’s Writer-In-Residence, Kurt Dinan, focuses on writing, reading, and creativity. Lance discusses how he entered the world of Young Adult Fiction, and the challenges and expectations that come along with wr...

Kurt sits down with local Cincinnati author, Jessica Strawser to talk about her latest novel "Almost Missed You," her writing process, and more.

Library Foundation Writer-in-Residence Kurt Dinan interviews his cousin, Kim Dinan, about how her love of travel led to her new book "The Yellow Envelope."

The Library Foundation of Cincinnati and Hamilton County's latest Writer-In-Residence chats about writing, reading, creativity, and more with special guests. Please review & subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. #WIRcincy Music Credit: Kool Kats, Kevin MacLeod, incompetech.com. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License.

The Library Foundation of Cincinnati and Hamilton County's latest Writer-In-Residence chats about writing, reading, creativity, and more with special guests. Please review & subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. #WIRcincy Music Credit: Kool Kats, Kevin MacLeod, incompetech.com. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License.

The Library Foundation of Cincinnati and Hamilton County's latest Writer-In-Residence chats about writing, reading, creativity, and more with special guests. Please review & subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. #WIRcincy Music Credit: Kool Kats, Kevin MacLeod, incompetech.com. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License.

The Library Foundation of Cincinnati and Hamilton County's latest Writer-In-Residence chats about writing, reading, creativity, and more with special guests. Please review & subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. #WIRcincy Music Credit: Kool Kats, Kevin MacLeod, incompetech.com. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License.

The Library Foundation of Cincinnati and Hamilton County's Writer-In-Residence talks books, writing, and creativity in this regular podcast.

The Library Foundation of Cincinnati and Hamilton County's Writer-In-Residence talks books, writing, and creativity in this regular podcast.

In This Episode: Hear from nonfiction writer Christine Grote​. A local writer with a fascinating life story — plus a knack for telling other people's fascinating life stories. She's the author of the memoirs "Dancing in Heaven" and "Where Memories Meet." She discusses this and more with the 2015/2016 Writer-In-Residence, Jeffrey Hillard. The Library Foundation of Cincinnati and Hamilton County's W...

In This Episode: Hear from longtime Cincinnati resident Pauletta Hansel, Cincinnati's first Poet Laureate. She discusses her new role and reads poems with the 2015/2016 Writer-In-Residence, Jeffrey Hillard. The Library Foundation of Cincinnati and Hamilton County's Writer-In-Residence talks books, writing, and creativity in this regular podcast. SUBSCRIBE wherever you listen to podcasts and please...