Meet the people and stories behind the stacks in the Huron County Library’s new podcast, Beyond the Books! Throughout the mini-series, listeners are invited to explore the Huron County Library in a new way. Get to know our library staff, hear about the best books they’ve ever read, and find out what it’s really like to work at a library. Throughout the series, we will also uncover the many resources and service the library offers, discuss how the library impacts our local communities, and learn about some of the history behind our branches.

To listen in, follow the Huron County Library on Spotify, or stream right here on our website.

The music used in this podcast is West in Africa by John Bartmann

Episodes from the library’s Author Talk podcast can be found below.

Beyond the Books Episodes

Huron County Author Talk Podcast

Huron County Author Talk is a podcast for writers, readers, and all those intrigued by the art of the written word.

Join Huron County Library staffer and podcast host Hamilton Baker as he sits down with local authors to discuss all things writing. Presented through roundtable discussions and one-on-one interviews, authors share the process of creating stories, the challenges of marketing and publishing, the struggles and triumphs of being a writer, and more.

Follow the Huron County Library on Spotify for the latest episodes. Episodes can also be streamed directly from the library’s website.

Season 1

Episode 1: Publishing – Roundtable discussion with author Wendy Million

Episode 2: Publishing – Roundtable discussion with MK Lobb

Episode 3: Author Interview – One-on-one interview with Tim Cumming

Episode 4: Marketing – Roundtable discussion about marketing

Episode 5: Author Interview – One-on-one interview with David Yates

Episode 6: Self-Publishing – Roundtable discussion with Sandi Plewis, Tim Cumming and Meryn Lobb

Episode 7: Author Interview – One-on-one interview with Judy Keightly

Episode 8: Historical Fiction – Roundtable discussion on writing historical fiction and editing

Episode 9: Author Interview – One-on-one discussion with author Sandi Plewis

Episode 10: Author Interview – One-on-one interview with MK Lobb

Episode 11: Author Interview – One-on-one interview with Hayley Linfield

Episode 12: Author Interview – One-on-one interview with Wendy Million

Season Two