Written by Mackenzie Manley, Content Specialist, Downtown Main Library
CHPL's 2026 Writer-in-Residence is Intisar Khanani, award-winning author of young adult fiction books. She’s also the host of CHPL's "Inside the Writer's Head" podcast.
In this episode, 2026 Writer-in-Residence Intisar Khanani interviews Jacquelyn Benson, an author who writes smart historical fantasy where strong women confront the stranger things that occupy the borders of our world.
About the Guest
Jacquelyn is the author of The Raiders of the Arcana series and The London Charismatics series. Her debut novel, The Smoke Hunter, was nominated for Best Historical Fiction by RT Times. Learn more about Jacquelyn.
In the podcast, Intisar and Jacquelyn discuss everything from their differing writing process, the publishing process, Kickstarter campaigns, and what inspires their work.
Subscribe to Inside the Writer's Head and all of CHPL's podcasts by subscribing on Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Apple Podcasts. Attend Intisar’s upcoming workshops and writers' office hours.
Attend Intisar Khanani’s upcoming workshops and writer office hours.
Funds to support the Writer-in-Residence program are provided through the generous donation of a private donor and The Library Foundation.
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