Join us for an unforgettable conversation with award‑winning author Kate L. Mary, the mastermind behind the Broken World saga and many others. Kate walks us through the genesis of her slow‑burn apocalypse, explaining why she chose a stripper‑protagonist to humanize the chaos and how the fan‑favorite character Angus evolved from a wild catalyst into the emotional core of his own series. She also shares the hurdles she faced in traditional publishing—being told “no market for zombies”—and how self‑publishing empowered her to let readers decide the fate of her world.Beyond the zombies, Kate delves into the deeper social themes woven throughout her books: deconstructing evangelical conservatism, championing queer, trans, and disability representation, and confronting reproductive‑rights oppression. She talks candidly about balancing mental‑health needs with creativity and the therapeutic power of dystopian storytelling.Relevant Episode Links:Kate L. Mary's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zombieauthormomAuthor Website - https://katelmary.comSuggested Reading Order - https://katelmary.com/reading-orderBroken World (book 1) - Amazon LinkClick here to back Ollies 'MAZE 1: Staken; Not Stirred' on kickstarterhttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ollieeatsbrains/maze-1-staken-not-stirred Help Keep Zombie Book Club alive!!! - https://www.gofundme.com/f/keep-zombie-book-club-alive Zombie Book Club Links Sign up for our Newsletter!!!! --- https://zombiebookclub.io/newsletter/ Join the Brain Muncher’s Zombie Collective: https://discord.gg/rn3nPDa4CB ZBC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zombiebookclubpodcast/ ZBC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/710957975263518/ Zombie Book Club Voicemail: (614) 699-0006‬ Zombie Book Club Email: [email protected] Our Merchandise Store (Where you can find our Evil Magic Chicken Zombie Shirts): https://zombie-book-club.myspreadshop.com

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