Grace Helena Walz Talks Good Hair Days & Southern Culture

Who doesn't love a good hair day?

In her second novel, Good Hair Days, author Grace Helena Walz explores family bonds. Listen to this chat to hear how Dolly Parton and family names play a role in this deeply moving story. Grace describes Good Hair Days as having a "sweet and salty" side. 

Grace and podcast host Jessica Foster bond over Southern culture and traditions. Grace also explains her non-traditional path to becoming an author and how she released two novels in less than a year. 

Sit back, relax and enjoy Chapter Chat. Hosted by news anchor and avid reader Jessica Foster, Chapter Chat explores the inner workings of the literary world. Episodes will have a combination of best-selling author interviews and discussions of trending literary topics.

Whether you love to read a good book or aspire to write one, you'll find these discussions enjoyable. The Chapter Chat Podcast is an expansion of a WJHG/WECP-TV initiative to share the love of reading with the community. Chapter Chat was awarded the prestigious National Association of Broadcasters Service to America award in 2023.

The initiative began as a monthly book club that encouraged viewers to read along with a selected book and then meet up at the local library to discuss with the news team. Reporters and anchors also visit schools to read to children. The idea is that if children see the adults around them reading, they will learn to love it as well.