Ann Cavera and Shelby Smith – Local Author and Wood County Department of Job and Family Services representative

Clint spends time learning Ann’s story of becoming a published author later in life, we heard of the inspiration for her 2 award winning works. “Ride a Summer Wind”: the story of a 13-year-old granddaughter, and her grandfather. The story is about courage in the face of illness and poverty and the power of unconditional love. The second is “In Seeds of Darkness”, thirteen-year-old Oliver Twine and his younger sister are orphans in a pandemic. 75% of author royalties from Seeds of Darkness will be donated to World Central Kitchen World Central Kitchen has a 5-star, 100% rating from Charity Navigator! Shelby Smith discusses foster services with Clint and Ann, who herself has been a foster parent.