Quote of the day
Policemen so cherish their status as keepers of the peace and protectors of the public that they have occasionally been known to beat to death those citizens or groups who question that status.
Jonis Agee

Born: May 31, 1943 (age 82)
Bio: Jonis Agee is a writer of short stories, novels, essays, and screenplays. She is the author of thirteen books, including five novels and five collections of short fiction. Three of her books have been New York Times Notable Books.
Known for:
- The River Wife (2007)
- The Bones of Paradise: A Novel (2016)
- The weight of dreams (1999)
- South of resurrection (1997)
- A .38 special and a broken heart (1995)