Ann Werner is an author, political writer, and she’s my mother! Her latest book, “The Melt” is about life after a devastating global pandemic caused by the climate crisis, and it kills off the majority of the population. Survivors form new communities and the story focuses on one diverse community in particular. We talk about her writing process, how she came up with the idea, and how much coronavirus affected the direction of the story. We also take some time to talk a little bit about politics. This is a special show because listeners get a tiny glimpse into our unique relationship.
Author Ann Werner (Start Me Up podcast)

Kimberley A. Johnson is an author and an activist for women’s rights, a contributor at The Huffington Post and has her own Patreon writing site. She is the Director of Media and Public Relations Spokesperson for the national advocacy group We Are Woman. Her books include Peyton's Choice, American Woman: The Poll Dance and The Virgin Diaries. She portrayed a police officer on the NBC daytime drama Days of Our Lives for seven years. She's also a former spinster, but will always be a crazy cat lady.