In this episode, I sit down with writer, Cherie Jones and talk about the story BEHIND the story - as two Barbadians, we tell the story of Barbados as WE know it AND as the backdrop of her novel, "How the One Armed Sister Sweeps Her House."

She opens up about some of the personal experiences that provided insight into telling the story of her characters.

This critically acclaimed debut author also gives us the privilege of an inside look into something she’s working on, her next novel.

Cherie Jones is a storyteller and I’m so glad she never stopped following her dreams.

Warning: This episode may be triggering for some listeners as it deals with domestic violence. We urge you - if you know something, say something. Let’s be our sister’s keeper. It can make a difference.

Originally, this episode was going to be named "Lala's Milieu" as this episode gives a lot of context into the life and environment of the main character of Cherie's book and the actions of the supporting characters. This environment is also the birthplace of the author and provides the setting that enabled harmful attitudes and reactions in a country marketed as paradise. The milieu of most Barbadians is explored with a nod to the 80s but showing that certain aspects of the culture, our values and lack of community still persist while treating locals as mere second-class citizens in the place of their birth.

The supporting audio is from a Travelogue shot for the Government of Barbados by CISA Television, Lethbridge. (1985)

See exclusive photos and read the article covering the case in Barbados where an employee was fired at www.whitelinen.co/podcast. You'll also find the link on where to buy her book!