Thanks so much to Robert Hayes & Tewksbury Public Library & all the libraries that participated in the fantastic virtual event around my new book SOUNDS LIKE TROUBLE TO ME. Love, thanks, endless appreciation to Stacey Borden & Angie Jefferson.
Porter Square Book Event May 13, 7pm!
Boston Institute for Nonprofit Journalism wrote about the event here.
May 13, 7pm Porter Square Books in Cambridge. I’ll be in conversation about SOUNDS LIKE TROUBLE TO ME (first novel!) with Angelia Jefferson (left) and Stacey Borden (center).
It begins:
A New Book From BINJ Prison Reporter Jean Trounstine
“‘Sounds Like Trouble to Me’ isn’t just about the toll prison life takes on women, it’s about the breaking points in all of our lives, from domestic abuse to an attorney’s rage at injustice”
You can also read about it here and REGISTER!
Opinion: The Parole Board Needs Experts On Substance Use, Psychology, And Reentry
Please see why I had to testify against Vincent DeMore for Parole Board. Here’s what my editor said:
It is unusual for a reporter to testify in a political setting. Whether before a state legislative committee or Congress, you don’t see many journalists sharing their knowledge or perspectives.
While understandable for many reasons, in another sense it’s also strange that those who often know the most about a topic would sit on the sidelines. And in Massachusetts, few non-attorneys know more about the strained parole system than longtime BINJ prison reporter Jean Trounstine.
Demonstrating her clear passion for these issues, Jean’s coverage of the Department of Correction, Parole Board, and Governor’s Council has been the most thorough in the state for nearly a decade. Her articles quote and consider all perspectives; but since those who make major decisions don’t always do the same, sometimes she speaks up beyond the margin.
Below you will find Jean’s recent testimony to the Governor’s Council in opposition of Parole Board candidate Vincent DeMore. Based on her reporting on the subject, it reflects the current state of the overworked agency. -Chris Faraone, Editorial Director
Beacon Hill’s Blindest Spot: Can The Governor’s Council Reverse A Century Of Oversight?
A Massachusetts State House briefing sheds light on a crucial body that still operates in darkness, and points out the need for reform—on the ballot and elsewhere
It begins On March 18, the League of Women Voters of Massachusetts and the advocacy organization Who Governs the Governor’s Council? (WGGC) held a State House briefing for lawmakers and community members to inform voters on how the Governor’s Council impacts the legal system.
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Two Days Only Special Pre-Order Promo!
VERY COOL promotion for my book. And cool advance praise: “A gritty, justice-oriented thriller about a corrections officer who finds herself on the other side of the bars.” Bookstra on Instagram www.instagram.com/p/DWPjH1kDgG…
