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Teatime with Miss Liz T-E-A Open Discussion with Gerald Everett Jones Author-Show Host
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Teatime with Miss Liz coming to the table to start off June is Gerald Everett Jones speaking on free speech and book banning.Gerald Everett Jones - Show Host and AuthorJune 2nd, 3 PM ESTLIVE SHOWON MISS LIZ’SYOUTUBE CHANNELThe issue of book banning is exploding across this country. Parents, activists, and lawmakers all demand the removal of certain books from schools, universities, and even public libraries.The American Library Association has said that it received an unprecedented 330 reports of book challenges last fall.The tactics and objections of these challenges are pushing many to oppose the removal of some books, saying it violates the rights of those who want access to them.Recently the Penguin Random House CEO pledged to donate thousands to the free speech organization PEN America in an effort to combat book banning.What do the authors think about this recent phenomenon?Award-winning author Gerald Everett Jones finds it striking and potentially harmful.Gerald has just released his latest book, Preacher Raises the Dead which takes on a number of controversial issues including:* Can an agnostic be a practicing minister?* Should the church take views on political parties or candidates?* Is Near-Death Experience (NDE) physical or metaphysical?* How do “right to die” laws affect the treatment of patients in a long-term coma? … and much more.More About Gerald Everett Jones:Gerald Everett Jones is a freelance writer who lives in Santa Monica, California. Preacher Raises the Dead is his twelfth novel. In the past two years, his mysteries have won five book awards, including Gold and Silver in the New York City Big Book Awards – besting entries from not only indies but also the Big Five publishing houses.He’s also won multiple awards for his literary fiction. He is a board member of the Independent Writers of Southern California (IWOSC) and host of the GetPublished! Radio show. He holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honors from the College of Letters, Wesleyan University, where he studied under novelists Peter Boynton, F.D. Reeve, and Jerzy Kosinski.Website: https://geraldeverettjones.comGetPublished! Radio https://getpublishedradio.comfor more information go to Miss Liz's Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/misslizsteaparties--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/misslizsteatimes/messageBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teatime-with-miss-liz--5511005/support.
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Teatime with Miss Liz coming to the table to start off June is Gerald Everett Jones speaking on free speech and book banning.Gerald Everett Jones - Show Host and AuthorJune 2nd, 3 PM ESTLIVE SHOWON MISS LIZ’SYOUTUBE CHANNELThe issue of book banning is exploding across this country. Parents, activists, and lawmakers all demand the removal of certain books from schools, universities, and even public libraries.The American Library Association has said that it received an unprecedented 330 reports of book challenges last fall.The tactics and objections of these challenges are pushing many to oppose the removal of some books, saying it violates the rights of those who want access to them.Recently the Penguin Random House CEO pledged to donate thousands to the free speech organization PEN America in an effort to combat book banning.What do the authors think about this recent phenomenon?Award-winning author Gerald Everett Jones finds it striking and potentially harmful.Gerald has just released his latest book, Preacher Raises the Dead which takes on a number of controversial issues including:* Can an agnostic be a practicing minister?* Should the church take views on political parties or candidates?* Is Near-Death Experience (NDE) physical or metaphysical?* How do “right to die” laws affect the treatment of patients in a long-term coma? … and much more.More About Gerald Everett Jones:Gerald Everett Jones is a freelance writer who lives in Santa Monica, California. Preacher Raises the Dead is his twelfth novel. In the past two years, his mysteries have won five book awards, including Gold and Silver in the New York City Big Book Awards – besting entries from not only indies but also the Big Five publishing houses.He’s also won multiple awards for his literary fiction. He is a board member of the Independent Writers of Southern California (IWOSC) and host of the GetPublished! Radio show. He holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honors from the College of Letters, Wesleyan University, where he studied under novelists Peter Boynton, F.D. Reeve, and Jerzy Kosinski.Website: https://geraldeverettjones.comGetPublished! Radio https://getpublishedradio.comfor more information go to Miss Liz's Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/misslizsteaparties--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/misslizsteatimes/messageBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teatime-with-miss-liz--5511005/support.
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