Ray Star is a young adult fantasy fiction author from Essex with a passion for animal rights, eco-living and strong cups of tea. She balances her writing with parenting, exploring, stargazing and teaching #WritingForNature workshops as a member of the Climate Fiction Writers League. Ahead of the release of her second novel, Dominion, she talks to Viva!'s head of investigations, Lex Rigby, about her vegan journey, shifting from public relations to fiction writing and climate/animal rights activism. Following the interview, Faye and Lex discuss the various paths to veganism and activism, reading and what books they enjoyed when they were young. Earthlings: The Beginning is available now from the Viva! Shop. If you enjoyed the show, please don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to help new listeners discover us. About Our Show Listen now by clicking the play icon below. We're also on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and lots of other apps and websites. Get the latest episode every month, straight to your mobile device or computer. It's automatic and completely free. Copyright owned by Viva! Bristol 2022. Not for re-use without our written agreement. All featured music and content used by permission. Produced by Faye Lewis and Lex Rigby for Viva!. This podcast is sponsored by Beer 52 who are offering Viva! supporters a FREE case of eight vegan craft beers. That is eight craft beers, free from any animal products, sourced and curated from the best breweries on the planet for FREE! (excl. delivery). Go to beer52.com/veganviva to find out more.