Poets & Writers

Henry sits down with Jeryl Prescott Sale to talk with her about growing up in South Carolina..her academic career (teaching at Wake Forest with Maya Angelou)then to California to direct and act doing all this while raising a family

Henry talks with Clay for the second time about songs that are poetry

Anne Murray shares her insight into restoring rare books and stories about her life

Henry shares poems and popular songs with his audience.

Henry interviews Martha Bassett a great singer poet and person and talks with her about life on stage and other professions she has worked..also listen to her fine songs

Henry McCarthy talks with Brenda Humphrey about her travels with Maya Angelou. She reads poems by Maya and shares stories of her life and her forthcoming book…a charismatic bright person and a joy to listen to.

Henry talks with Miho Kinnas about her latest book of poetry…Born in Japan she shares beautiful haiku poems, stories about swimming…and endeavors to promote the love of poetry. Her poem, Three Shrimp Boats On The Horizon, was selected as Best American Poetry in 2023.

Henry engages Clay Hipp in a spirited conversation about the writing of Wendell Berry…Clay tells a great story about visiting Wendell and also shares his excellent knowledge of the writing world.

Henry shares local stories and recollections with Earl Carter as they discuss his multi-decade photographic exploration of southwest Virginia, northwest North Carolina, and eastern Kentucky and Tennessee and the subsequent publication of his book, Appalachian Album.

Joe Mills poet …teacher and father shares his insightful poems with Henry…Joe is a beloved teacher at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts.

Naomi Nye, the people’s poet shares her poems and her insight on living a meaningful life...her stories of being a traveling poet are from the heart …On the road with Naomi from a phone booth in Nova Scotia to a family home in Palestine.

Henry interviews Ron Rash about his writing and growing up in the Appalachian Culture. They have a spirited folksy discussion comparing childhood experiences and Ron shares insight about his latest book The Caretaker.

Henry talks with Michele Gillespie about her book, Katherineand R.J. Reynolds, their brilliance in building Reynolds Tobacco together andabout Katherine founding Reynolda Village. Also, Michele shares her story aboutfinding her way south and becoming an outstanding scholar, teacher, leader and ultimatelyProvost at Wake Forest University.

Henry interviews Gale Sigal, a brilliant teacher who shares her stories about the Canterbury Tales and their application to present day culture

Henry interviews Tim Conroy about his brother Pat and growing up in the Conroy family...also Tim shares his literary skills.

Henry interviews Cassandra King about her writing and her life with Pat Conroy at the first Pat Conroy festival.

Henry interviews Delilah O’Haynes a true voice of Appalachia..a member of Appalachian Poets (Depot Gathering)..Delilah’s voice will live on in the hearts of her friends of the Appalachian Mountains …thank you Delilah…This originally aired on WEHC on February 19, 2016 and was re-broadcast, September 19, 2023.

Robert Lee Saunders is an avid reader teacher and culture builder who shares ten of his favorite books with Henry on Poets and Writers.

Tanner Cook is a sports writer for The Kingsport Times and Johnson City Press Chronicle. He shares with Henry some great stories of rivalries and legends from South West Virginia and East Tennessee, Matt Mcclung and Ollan Cassell are two of them and many others. Tanner also discusses his experience running for Abingdon High and King College

Henry chats with Lenard Moore ..a sweet conversation about writing and childhood…In 2008 Lenard became the first Southerner and first African American to be President of Haiku Society of America…