Poets & Writers

Homer Hickam, Jr., spoke at the Sunday with Friends author series at the Washington County Virginia Library in Abingdon, VA on May 17, 2026. This is part 1.Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Henry reads poems:by Judith Kerman, A Hard Frostby Rana Duncan Dastonby Lee Smith, DimestoreMentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Christine McKenna & Rees ShearerMentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Henry's book bag-What's Henry reading?Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Robert Frost 2_In his own wordsMentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Henry continues his conversation with David Winship. They both share poems and David reveals his social consciousness and appreciation for the humor in life.Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

David Winship shares poetry and stories with Henry.Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Henry interview Valerie Nieman, a well-known writer. She shares with him her stories of growing up and her latest works.Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Kathy ShearerMentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Donnamarie EmmertMentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

This aired on WEHC 90.7 FM, September 16, 2025.Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

This aired on WEHC 90.7 FM, September 9, 2025.Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Mark Twain part 3: Henry and Patti travel to MissouriMentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Mark Twain part 2: spoken word and music complicationMentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

In this three part series about Mark Twain (Sam Clemens), Henry McCarthy speaks with Henry Sweets, Director of the Mark Twain Museum in Hannibal, Missouri.Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

We revisit a conversation with Henry and Bunny Medeiros (August 15, 1942-June 7, 2025)."As an accomplished writer, Bunny advocated for her community by holding local officials accountable in editorials, and in her newspaper column, where she explored life in rural Virginia. Her first book, "The Friendliest Town on the Trail", offers readers a guide to Damascus, Virginia. Bunny's second book, "Walking to Wijiji", serves as a memoir of her extensive travels and her journey out of a sense of loneliness and into a life of resilience and joy." -obituaryMentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

We revisit a conversation with Henry and Bunny Medeiros (August 15, 1942-June 7, 2025)."As an accomplished writer, Bunny advocated for her community by holding local officials accountable in editorials, and in her newspaper column, where she explored life in rural Virginia. Her first book, "The Friendliest Town on the Trail", offers readers a guide to Damascus, Virginia. Bunny's second book, "Walking to Wijiji", serves as a memoir of her extensive travels and her journey out of a sense of loneliness and into a life of resilience and joy." -obituaryMentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Judge Isaac Freeman of Marion, Virginia, an award winning storyteller, gets real and shares some his favorite tall tales that he has told in venues all over the country. These are so enjoyable and will make you laugh until you cry. Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Henry shares poetry along with poetry from Jenny Kimmel. Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Henry and grandson, Shep discuss their love of books and poetry. Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

We dig back into the archives as Henry and Richard Graves celebrate the 20th episode of Poets & Writers, first aired on WEHC in May 2010.Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Henry interviews Terry Roberts from Asheville, North Carolina who was greatly influenced by Thomas Wolfe, as a writer. Terry shares his latest book, The Holy Ghost and Speakeasy and Revival. https://terryrobertsauthor.com/Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Henry speaks with Bryan Byrd about his experiences that led to his book, "Surviving Paradise: the Perils and Pleasures of the Caribbean".Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Henry speaks with poet and friend Felicia Mitchell about her newest book, "Trail Magic".Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Henry interviews Joe Tennis about his latest work and travels on the Creeper Trail.Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Henry speaks with Ben Montgomery about Grandma Gatewood's walk and the Appalachian Trail.Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Leah Rampy in her interview tells us why we need nature and trees in our lives. She shares wisdom that we can use in our survival as a species…Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Henry has a lively interview with Ava O’Malley about her work in the world of marketing and publishing books …She brings energy and insight to our listeners…Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Michael Dechane shares poetry from The Long Invisible with Henry on Poets & Writers. Michael's poetry is deep and passionate. Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Henry and Randy continue their conversation. Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Henry talks with internationally traveled photojournalist, author, magazine editor, and trail professional, Randy Johnson, about Grandfather Mountain, "Southern Snow," and more. Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Henry McCarthy interviews Joshua Darty while walking the famous Riverside Cemetery in Asheville North Carolina where Thomas Wolfe and O Henry are buried. Enjoy a lively conversation and intellectual stimulation.Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Henry interviews Ellen Malphrus. Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Henry shares memories with David about living in Southwest Virginia and all the music and stories including the Carter Family..David shares his latest poemsMentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Inside an Appalachian Mind: Henry shares poetry and musings on this solo edition of Poets & Writers. Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Henry interviews Kenton Thompson about his list of favorite books …growing up reading Foxfire books for information on building objects of the past..Also Kenton discusses The Anxious Generation and why technology can muddle our mind …Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

A classic from the Poets & Writers archives. Robert Morgan was one of the early interviews in which he talks about growing near Asheville, North Carolina and his books "Gap Creek" and "Daniel Boone." Since then, he written many others and returns to Abingdon for the Virginia Highlands Festival writers conference. Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Local author Bonny Gable talks with Henry about her latest novel, “The Martha Odyssey.”  This historical novel imagines life outside the walls of Martha Washington College in 1915.  www.bonnygable.com.Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Henry speaks with author Greg Lilly about his latest book, Abingdon’s Boardinghouse Murder - historical true crime.https://www.arcadiapublishing.com/products/9781467157322Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Henry talks with Judge Issac Freeman who is a superb storyteller from East Tennessee and SouthWest Virginia..a hilarious interview !!Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Henry McCarthy talks baseball and tells the story of the boys of Waughtown who won the North Carolina state championship in 1960. Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

local leaders in promoting the culture of South West VirginiaMentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

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 familyMentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Henry talks with Clay for the second time about songs that are poetryMentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Anne Murray shares her insight into restoring rare books and stories about her lifeMentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Henry shares poems and popular songs with his audience.Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

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 songsMentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

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.Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

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. Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

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. Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com