Janet Mason will launch her new book THEY, a biblical tale of secret genders (Adelaide Books — New York/Lisbon) on Thursday, July 26, at 7 p.m., at the Big Blue Marble Bookstore, 551 Carpenter Lane in West Mt. Airy.
From the Chestnut Hill Local — interview by Len Lear:
“I hope the story lets everyone know that religion/spirituality is open to them,” said Janet, “whether or not they chose it. The story was in part inspired by a young woman who lived on my block and whose child transitioned genders at an early age. A few years ago, this young mother left her church in tears after a rather judgmental remark from another congregant.
“Of course, my neighbor never returned to that church. When I was writing, that story was in my head, and I think consciously it means that I wrote the book to let everyone know, especially that child, that there is room for them. They are valued.”
To read the entire interview, click here.
To read a published excerpt from my novel THEY, a biblical tale of secret genders
(Adelaide Books New York/Lisbon), click here.
Janet Mason, author 