Kelly Blewett
Novelist Lily King Pushes On
Her new novel, “Heart the Lover,” recalls the buffeting of youth we all faced.
Samantha Edmonds’ Head Is in the Stars (and Clifton)
The UC graduate builds her new story collection around magical emotions, Ohio’s connection to space exploration, and her school years living near Ludlow Avenue.
The Mother/Daughter Graphic Novel Team Teaching Us How to Love Ourselves
Writer Suzy Hopkins and artist Hallie Bateman could have published graphic novels without each other’s help, but why would they want to?
Taking a Lifetime to Write Her Mother’s Story
Mary Annette Pember’s recollection of her mother’s upbringing in an Indian boarding school opens a window on generations of Native American abuse by churches, government, and other do-gooders.
A Mother, a Daughter, and a Graphic Memoir About Heartbreak
Cincinnati-based Suzy Hopkins and Hallie Bateman partner as writer/illustrator on a real-life guide to healing, “What to Do When You Get Dumped.”
When Pig Paintings Fly
Artist in Residence John Lanzador teaches kids the joy of creativity in his exhibition and workshops at the Cincinnati Art Museum.
Why Melanie Moore Drives the Book Bus
The former teacher sends her love of reading out into the world one brand-new book donation at a time.
Loren Long Closes in on G.O.A.T. Status
The accomplished illustrator finds inspiration for his new picture book in a broken-down school bus and a herd of goats.
Remembering the Reds’ No-No Miracle Worker
Robert Skead publishes a children’s novel to help keep Johnny Vander Meer and his unbreakable pitching record in the public eye.
How Lisa Ampleman Became a Mom in Space
Her new book of poetry mixes personal themes of birth and loss with explorations of NASA, Star Trek, lunar cycles, and Neil Armstrong.










