"Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr." Episode 17

In Episode 17, I spoke with James E. Cherry, the author of three volumes of poetry, a collection of short fiction and two novels. He has an MFA in creative writing from the University of Texas at El Paso and his work has been nominated for a NAACP Image Award, a Lillian Smith Book Award and a Next Generation Indie Book Award.

Cherry, a native Jacksonian, spoke about his love of writing and about his latest novel, "Edge of the Wind", which was recently released by Stephen F. Austin State University Press and is now available. Loosely based on a true incident, the novel explores the importance and power of poetry, delves into mental illness, touches on police brutality, shows the importance of father and son relationships and much, much more.

To find out more about Cherry and his works and to purchase copies of his books, visit jamesecherry.com.

Cherry will also have a book-signing at 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 10, 2016, at The ComeUnity Cafe, located at 218 E. Main Street in Jackson, Tennessee, 38301. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call (731) 300-4674.

"Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr." Episode 16

Episode 16 of "Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr."



Guest: Harold Mays, one of the organizers of Concerned Citizens of Jackson-Madison County



In Episode 16, I spoke with Harold Mays, one of the organizers of Concerned Citizens of Jackson-Madison County.



Mays spoke about why the organization was created, what the organization's goals are and the important issues that they are addressing.



To find out more about the Concerned Citizens of Jackson-Madison County or to join the organization, visit the organization's official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ConcernedCitizensofJMC.



"Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr." is a talk show that features people who are making a difference in the community, organizations that are helping to uplift others and important, everyday topics.



The radio show version of "Hub City Now" airs Sundays at 6 a.m. on JJ 97.7. (For those not in the area, you can also listen to it online at www.jamminjackson.com).



"Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr." airs Sundays at 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. on JEA Cable Channel 192 and Wednesday at 6 p.m. on Bounce TV Jackson. (http://bit.ly/1t1dcYx).



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