In this episode, we bring you face-to-face with acclaimed author Alice B. Sullivan, as we crack open The Collapse: Book 0 in her Aftermath series. Alice takes us behind the scenes of how a character backstory written in just three whirlwind weeks during the pandemic became a full-blown prequel, introducing young Sadie and her fearless Yorkshire Terrier, Trooper. Prepare to reframe your assumptions about apocalypse pets—Alice argues small dogs are more than liabilities, they’re surprising survival assets.

We also dig into the ethical trenches: from the ethical dilemma of shielding children from hard truths, to the moral weight of utilitarian “preservation” communities—and why sometimes, protecting what you love overrides survival logic. Plus, Alice teases what’s next in the Aftermath universe. Whether you’re a dog lover, zombie fiction fan, or fascinated by human resilience, this episode will make you reconsider who—or what—you’d save when society collapses.

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