This week, host Kristen Brandt interviewed Julie Whitehead. Julie works a freelance writer with a focus on mental health with, and her forthcoming book titled “Hurricane Baby” will release on August 20. This collection of short stories is based on the author’s experiences, observations, and speculations about Hurricane Katrina but is presented through the lens of narrative fiction. We will discuss Julie’s path to writing this book as well as her upcoming author event at Lemuria Books when you tune into this segment of the Mississippi Arts Hour.

The episode airs on MPB Think Radio this Sunday at 5 p.m. CT. You can also listen on your favorite podcasting app.