Recently Toby sat down with local Author Mark Sommer to discuss his latest novel Cherish-Love in a Season of Loss.

In his dystopian, yet hopeful, novel Mark outlines the loss of electrical power due to a terrorist attack and the trials and tribulations for a community to survive.

Based in rural Acton Iowa, the people must mobilize and connect for their very survival.

The novel takes that unapologetic view of not only is a disaster on this level possible but potentially probable, but the ability to come together to overcome adversity is the only way and yes we can…here is how.

Hear the author read from his book:

Trinidad Library, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2 p.m.

Arcata Library, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2 p.m.

Garberville Library (live on KMUD), Wednesday, Aug. 26, 5-7 p.m.

McKinleyville Library, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 6 p.m.

Learn More about the book and order your own here

Listen to the long form interview below to be inspired to be the very best community members we can be.

Cherish-Love in a Season of Loss