Novelist and former White House staffer Jay Beck stopped by the Rome Noon Optimist Club on Monday to talk about his latest book, “Third Party,” which is partially based on his own experiences as a political consultant. Originally from Albany, Beck was childhood...
By Jim Hendricks papajimhendricks@gmail.com ALBANY — Political consultant Jay Beck’s latest novel, “Island in a Storm,” works hard to disprove the title, illustrating that in truly stormy times, no person or community can afford to be an island unto itself. “If you’re...
Jeff Santos grew up in Massachusetts and has been on covering politics on the radio for almost two decades. Jeff has broadcast over 3,000 radio shows and over 500 TV Specials Nationwide. Jeff is a frequent “Progressive” contributor numerous National Radio and TV...
[Albany Herald] Georgia writer’s novel ‘Casting Stones’ focuses on intrigue of 1985 Greek election Georgia writer’s novel ‘Casting Stones’ focuses on intrigue of 1985 Greek election Former Albany resident Jay Beck is releasing second part of thriller trilogy ALBANY —...
Albany-raised author spins experiences into novel Jay Beck worked in Carter White House, on Panamanian, Greek campaigns By Carlton Fletcher carlton.fletcher@albanyherald.com Jan 6, 2018 ALBANY — Writing was always a fun, free-time kind of thing for Jay Beck, the...
