About Liz

Liz Humes is an artist, writer, radio host, activist and mother. But mostly she just likes to read, think about ideas and listen to cool people talk. She has read a book a week since February 2005, when the first version of Wordy Birds debuted on WRIR 97.3 FM.

Liz is currently the President of the board of WRIR-LP FM. Prior to her involvement with Richmond Independent Radio, Liz was the publisher of Punchline, a free alternative weekly in Richmond. She has also worked with local and national publications including Vegetarian Times, The Richmond Times-Dispatch, Style Weekly and the Greater Richmond Partnership Viewbook.

In previous life she worked in marketing for Mattel Toys Inc. and Wham-O.

She lives in Richmond, Virginia with one adoring husband, two daughters, one stepson, a puggle and a parrot.

Liz is available for public speaking engagements, panel discussions and general book chat.

You can contact her at lizs@wrir.org