S2. E22. Author Uncut Podcast - Sensitivity Reader Question: Is Calling Someone a "Karen," Racist? (AuthorUncut.com)
THIS IS THE LAST EPISODE OF THE SEASON. SEASON 3 BEGINS IN OCTOBER.
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Recently while doing a Sensitivity Read, an author asked me if calling someone a "Karen" is a slur or racist. I'll answer that question in this last episode of season 2.
So what exactly is a "Karen?" It's a term used to describe a woman, usually a white woman wielding her privilege by approaching a stranger, usually a black man or woman, accusing them of one thing or another. They may have an issue with their kids in a swimming pool, them sitting on a bench, walking through a neighborhood, sleeping in a student lounge, a child selling water on a stoop, a child mowing lawns for money, a family cookout bbq... the list goes on.
A KAREN, is calling out someone's outrageous racist behavior. It's another way of calling someone racist.
So why are some calling it a slur or racist?
Well, number 1, no one likes to be called a racist; especially if they are racists.
Number 2, one woman on Twitter called it "class prejudice." That's a new one.
Number 3, they feel that they are "victims" of the term and are cast in a bad light.
I believe that is exactly what it is intended to do; cast that person and their outrageous behavior in a bad light and to publicly shame.
MENTIONS IN PODCAST:
Anchor.fm Home Page: https://anchor.fm/patrice-williams-marks
Alicia Sanchez Gill (@aliciasanchez)
Sister Outrider - https://sisteroutrider.wordpress.com/
Julie Bindel (@bindelj)
Karen Fleshman, Esq. (@FleshmanKaren)
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Author Uncut Podcast S2. E21. Counter Punch Audiobook Chapter 13 - The Drive (Suspense/Revenge Thriller) (AuthorUncut.com)
Today I'll be reading chapter 13 of my revenge thriller, Counter Punch.
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Here is a synopsis of Counter Punch:
Everest was not the perfect mom, but what she was, was fierce. After her husband Anthony died at the hands of a drunk driver, it was up to her to raise their daughter Mo alone.
Her love for Mo was both unmistakable and unshakable.
But when Mo failed to return home from swim practice with not so much as a text, Everest knew something was wrong.
Will Everest find Mo in time to save her life?
Better still, what will she do to the scumbag that brutalized her daughter?
Make—him—pay.
Chapter 13: The Drive (Sometimes you can't stop the internal drive in your soul to do bad).
MENTIONS IN PODCAST:
Rayshard Brooks - https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/police-killing-rayshard-brooks-atlanta-ruled-homicide-n1231042
George Floyd - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_George_Floyd
Robert Fuller - https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jun/14/robert-fuller-malcolm-harsch-hanging-deaths-spur-p/
Elijah McClain - https://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/watch/a-look-at-the-life-of-elijah-mcclain-86272581880
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Author Uncut Podcast S2. E20. Counter Punch Audiobook Chapter 12 - The Follow Up (AuthorUncut.com)
Today I'll be reading chapter 12 of my revenge thriller, Counter Punch.
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Author Uncut can be found wherever you enjoy listening to your podcasts.
Here is a synopsis of Counter Punch:
Everest was not the perfect mom, but what she was, was fierce. After her husband Anthony died at the hands of a drunk driver, it was up to her to raise their daughter Mo alone.
Her love for Mo was both unmistakable and unshakable.
But when Mo failed to return home from swim practice with not so much as a text, Everest knew something was wrong.
Will Everest find Mo in time to save her life?
Better still, what will she do to the scumbag that brutalized her daughter?
Make—him—pay.
Chapter 12: The Follow Up (1 in 5 crimes lead to an arrest. Will this be one of them)?
MENTIONS IN PODCAST:
Rayshard Brooks - https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/police-killing-rayshard-brooks-atlanta-ruled-homicide-n1231042
George Floyd - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_George_Floyd
Robert Fuller - https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jun/14/robert-fuller-malcolm-harsch-hanging-deaths-spur-p/
Anchor.fm Home Page: https://anchor.fm/patrice-williams-marks
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Author Uncut Podcast S2. E19. Counter Punch Audiobook Chapter 11 - At 15 (AuthorUncut.com)
Today I'll be reading chapter 11 of my revenge thriller, Counter Punch.
But first, if you enjoy my podcast, I'd be grateful if you spread the word by leaving a rating and a review.
Author Uncut can be found wherever you enjoy listening to your podcasts.
Here is a synopsis of Counter Punch:
Everest was not the perfect mom, but what she was, was fierce. After her husband Anthony died at the hands of a drunk driver, it was up to her to raise their daughter Mo alone.
Her love for Mo was both unmistakable and unshakable.
But when Mo failed to return home from swim practice with not so much as a text, Everest knew something was wrong.
Will Everest find Mo in time to save her life?
Better still, what will she do to the scumbag that brutalized her daughter?
Make—him—pay.
Chapter 11: At 15 (A complicated relationship between mother and daughter may be different than you remember).
MENTIONS IN PODCAST:
Rayshard Brooks - https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/police-killing-rayshard-brooks-atlanta-ruled-homicide-n1231042
George Floyd - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_George_Floyd
Anchor.fm Home Page: https://anchor.fm/patrice-williams-marks
Find COUNTER PUNCH on all platforms here: https://www.patricewilliamsmarks.com/product/counterpunch/
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S2. E17. Author Uncut Podcast: Counter Punch Chapter 10 - Anthony's Requiem - Audiobook (Suspense/Revenge Thriller) (AuthorUncut.com)
Today I'll be reading chapter 10 of my revenge thriller, Counter Punch.
But first, if you enjoy my podcast, I'd be grateful if you spread the word by leaving a rating and a review.
Author Uncut can be found wherever you enjoy listening to your podcasts.
Here is a synopsis of Counter Punch:
Everest was not the perfect mom, but what she was, was fierce. After her husband Anthony died at the hands of a drunk driver, it was up to her to raise their daughter Mo alone.
Her love for Mo was both unmistakable and unshakable.
But when Mo failed to return home from swim practice with not so much as a text, Everest knew something was wrong.
Will Everest find Mo in time to save her life?
Better still, what will she do to the scumbag that brutalized her daughter?
Make—him—pay.
Chapter 10: Anthony's Requiem (When you are left with nothing more than memories and regrets).
MENTIONS IN PODCAST:
Anchor.fm Home Page: https://anchor.fm/patrice-williams-marks
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S2. E17. Author Uncut Podcast: Special Episode on George Floyd, Kaepernick, The Holocaust, Slavery & History of Police Brutality (AuthorUncut.com)
This episode was supposed to be another chapter from Counter Punch. But, with what we have seen on television this week, I felt compelled to give an episode to George Floyd and his family.
George Floyd was the man who was killed by a Minneapolis police officer (Derek Chauvin) by placing a knee on his neck (with his hands in his pockets) for over eight minutes while George pled for his life. Three other officers were also involved.
This episode is more of a stream of consciousness on the subject of police violence and those lost. I have not edited this podcast and am allowing it to run as is.
Please note that I have included a clip from ABC's Nightline with Juju Chang reporting that includes graphic audio of the murder of George Floyd. However, that clip lasts less than one minute.
In this episode I discuss:
- Social injustice and police violence
- The George Floyd murder
- Philando Castile's murder
- Sandra Bland's murder
- Eric Garner's murder
- Tamir Rice's murder (12 year old murdered by Cleveland police)
- Colin Kaepernick and taking a knee
- MLK peaceful protests
- The Holocaust and Jewish experience
- Slavery
- NextDoor community
- Archie Williams and the Innocence Project (man who was in prison for 36 years before he was exonerated by DNA evidence) and AGT (America's Got Talent)
- Deflecting by using black-on-black crime to excuse police violence
NOTE: I am so sorry I did not mention Breonna Taylor, an EMT First Responder killed/gunned down in her bed by the police looking for someone they already had in custody.
MENTIONS IN PODCAST:
Anchor.fm Home Page: https://anchor.fm/patrice-williams-marks
My Life During the OJ Simpson Trial book - https://www.patricewilliamsmarks.com/product/my-life-during-the-o-j-simpson-trial-a-new-book-releasing-april-20-2016/
ABC's Nighline with JuJu Chang Full Story - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmCyu_DaMYw
The Innocence Project - https://www.innocenceproject.org
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S2. E16. Author Uncut Podcast: Counter Punch Chapter 9 - 5150 - Audiobook (Suspense/Revenge Thriller) (AuthorUncut.com)
Today I'll be reading chapter 9 of my revenge thriller, Counter Punch.
But first, if you enjoy my podcast, I'd be grateful if you spread the word by leaving a rating and a review.
Author Uncut can be found wherever you enjoy listening to your podcasts.
Here is a synopsis of Counter Punch:
Everest was not the perfect mom, but what she was, was fierce. After her husband Anthony died at the hands of a drunk driver, it was up to her to raise their daughter Mo alone.
Her love for Mo was both unmistakable and unshakable.
But when Mo failed to return home from swim practice with not so much as a text, Everest knew something was wrong.
Will Everest find Mo in time to save her life?
Better still, what will she do to the scumbag that brutalized her daughter?
Make—him—pay.
Chapter 9: 5150 (Sometimes you have to hurt the ones you love).
MENTIONS IN PODCAST:
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S2. E15. Author Uncut Podcast: Counter Punch Chapter 8 - The Shift - Audiobook (Suspense/Revenge Thriller) (AuthorUncut.com)
Today I'll be reading chapter 8 of my revenge thriller, Counter Punch.
But first, if you enjoy my podcast, I'd be grateful if you spread the word by leaving a rating and a review.
Author Uncut can be found wherever you enjoy listening to your podcasts.
Here is a synopsis of Counter Punch:
Everest was not the perfect mom, but what she was, was fierce. After her husband Anthony died at the hands of a drunk driver, it was up to her to raise their daughter Mo alone.
Her love for Mo was both unmistakable and unshakable.
But when Mo failed to return home from swim practice with not so much as a text, Everest knew something was wrong.
Will Everest find Mo in time to save her life?
Better still, what will she do to the scumbag that brutalized her daughter?
Make—him—pay.
Chapter 8: The Shift (Perhaps holding a grudge and wanting revenge have merit).
MENTIONS IN PODCAST:
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S2. E14. Author Uncut Podcast: Counter Punch Chapter 7 - The Intake - Audiobook (Suspense/Revenge Thriller) (AuthorUncut.com)
Today I'll be reading chapter 7 of my revenge thriller, Counter Punch.
But first, if you enjoy my podcast, I'd be grateful if you spread the word by leaving a rating and a review.
Author Uncut can be found wherever you enjoy listening to your podcasts.
Here is a synopsis of Counter Punch:
Everest was not the perfect mom, but what she was, was fierce. After her husband Anthony died at the hands of a drunk driver, it was up to her to raise their daughter Mo alone.
Her love for Mo was both unmistakable and unshakable.
But when Mo failed to return home from swim practice with not so much as a text, Everest knew something was wrong.
Will Everest find Mo in time to save her life?
Better still, what will she do to the scumbag that brutalized her daughter?
Make—him—pay.
Chapter 7: The Intake
MENTIONS IN PODCAST:
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S2. E13. Author Uncut Podcast: Counter Punch Chapter 6 - The Glass Case - Audiobook (Suspense/Revenge Thriller) (AuthorUncut.com)
Today I'll be reading chapter 5 of my revenge thriller, Counter Punch.
But first, if you enjoy my podcast, I'd be grateful if you spread the word by leaving a rating and a review.
Author Uncut can be found wherever you enjoy listening to your podcasts.
Here is a synopsis of Counter Punch:
Everest was not the perfect mom, but what she was, was fierce. After her husband Anthony died at the hands of a drunk driver, it was up to her to raise their daughter Mo alone.
Her love for Mo was both unmistakable and unshakable.
But when Mo failed to return home from swim practice with not so much as a text, Everest knew something was wrong.
Will Everest find Mo in time to save her life?
Better still, what will she do to the scumbag that brutalized her daughter?
Make—him—pay.
PLEASE NOTE: SOME LISTENERS MAY FIND THIS EPISODE DISTURBING.
Chapter 6: The Glass Case
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S2. E12. Author Uncut Podcast: Counter Punch Chapter 5 - A Specimen - Audiobook (Suspense/Revenge Thriller) (AuthorUncut.com)
Today I'll be reading chapter 5 of my revenge thriller, Counter Punch.
But first, if you enjoy my podcast, I'd be grateful if you spread the word by leaving a rating and a review.
Author Uncut can be found wherever you enjoy listening to your podcasts.
Here is a synopsis of Counter Punch:
Everest was not the perfect mom, but what she was, was fierce. After her husband Anthony died at the hands of a drunk driver, it was up to her to raise their daughter Mo alone.
Her love for Mo was both unmistakable and unshakable.
But when Mo failed to return home from swim practice with not so much as a text, Everest knew something was wrong.
Will Everest find Mo in time to save her life?
Better still, what will she do to the scumbag that brutalized her daughter?
Make—him—pay.
Chapter 5: A Specimen
MENTIONS IN PODCAST:
Find COUNTER PUNCH on all platforms here: https://www.patricewilliamsmarks.com/product/counterpunch/
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S2. E11. Author Uncut Podcast: Counter Punch Chapter 4 - The Cottage - Audiobook (Suspense/Revenge Thriller) (AuthorUncut.com)
Today I'll be reading chapter 4 of my revenge thriller, Counter Punch.
But first, if you enjoy my podcast, I'd be grateful if you spread the word by leaving a rating and a review.
Author Uncut can be found wherever you enjoy listening to your podcasts.
Here is a synopsis of Counter Punch:
Everest was not the perfect mom, but what she was, was fierce. After her husband Anthony died at the hands of a drunk driver, it was up to her to raise their daughter Mo alone.
Her love for Mo was both unmistakable and unshakable.
But when Mo failed to return home from swim practice with not so much as a text, Everest knew something was wrong.
Will Everest find Mo in time to save her life?
Better still, what will she do to the scumbag that brutalized her daughter?
Make—him—pay.
Chapter 4: The Cottage
MENTIONS IN PODCAST:
Find COUNTER PUNCH on all platforms here: https://www.patricewilliamsmarks.com/product/counterpunch/
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S2. E10. Author Uncut Podcast: Counter Punch Audiobook - Chapter 3: The Notification (Thriller/Suspense) (AuthorUncut.com)
Today I'll be reading chapter 3 of my revenge thriller, Counter Punch.
But first, if you enjoy my podcast, I'd be grateful if you spread the word by leaving a rating and a review.
Author Uncut can be found wherever you enjoy listening to your podcasts.
Here is a synopsis of Counter Punch:
Everest was not the perfect mom, but what she was, was fierce. After her husband Anthony died at the hands of a drunk driver, it was up to her to raise their daughter Mo alone.
Her love for Mo was both unmistakable and unshakable.
But when Mo failed to return home from swim practice with not so much as a text, Everest knew something was wrong.
Will Everest find Mo in time to save her life?
Better still, what will she do to the scumbag that brutalized her daughter?
Make—him—pay.
Chapter 3: The Notification
MENTIONS IN PODCAST:
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Author Uncut Podcast: Counter Punch Audiobook - Chapter 1: Say It Ain't So (Thriller/Suspense) (AuthorUncut.com)
Today I'll be reading chapter 2 of my revenge thriller, Counter Punch.
But first, if you enjoy my podcast, I'd be grateful if you spread the word by leaving a rating and a review.
Author Uncut can be found wherever you enjoy listening to your podcasts.
Here is a synopsis of Counter Punch:
Everest was not the perfect mom, but what she was, was fierce. After her husband Anthony died at the hands of a drunk driver, it was up to her to raise their daughter Mo alone.
Her love for Mo was both unmistakable and unshakable.
But when Mo failed to return home from swim practice with not so much as a text, Everest knew something was wrong.
Will Everest find Mo in time to save her life?
Better still, what will she do to the scumbag that brutalized her daughter?
Make—him—pay.
Chapter 2: King Harbor
MENTIONS IN PODCAST:
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S2. E8. Author Uncut Podcast: Counter Punch Book Reading - Chapter 1: Say It Ain't So (Thriller/Suspense) (AuthorUncut.com)
Today's podcast is a little different. I thought I would step away from the coronavirus pandemic and read my last thriller to you, Counter Punch, chapter by chapter.
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One day I woke up with this story idea in my head that I just had to write. It was about a mother who would go to any lengths to protect her child and seek revenge for what had been done to her daughter Mo.
I'm a fan of those types of books and films. Are you? If so, you've probably seen Law Abiding Citizen, Taken, Flight Plan and The Brave One.
Here is what Counter Punch Is About:
"Everyone is capable of murder.
Everest was not the perfect mom, but what she was, was fierce. After her husband Anthony died at the hands of a drunk driver, it was up to her to raise their daughter Mo alone.
Her love for Mo was both unmistakable and unshakable.
But when Mo failed to return home from swim practice with not so much as a text, Everest knew something was wrong.
Will Everest find Mo in time to save her life?
Better still, what will she do to the scumbag that brutalized her daughter?
Make—him—pay."
CHAPTER ONE: Say It Ain't So
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S1. E1. Episode 1 welcomes you to my new podcast. I tell you a little about my background and why I transitioned from being a screenwriter to novelist. I also pinpoint the reoccurring topics and themes I will be covering, along with next week's episode topic.
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