FICTION: Toni Ann Johnson's "The Way We Fell Out of Touch," from the collection "Light Skin Gone to Waste"

On today’s episode, we welcome novelist, screenwriter, playwright, actress, and Humanitas prize-winner Toni Ann Johnson. During this episode, she reads a segment of the story "The Way We Fell Out of Touch," from her short story collection, Light Skin Gone to Waste.To learn more about the Arrington family or to support Toni Ann's body of work, including her books "Homegoing" and "Remedy for a Broken Angel" visit ToniAnnJohnson.comSupport the showThe Offing is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and we rely on literature lovers and art enthusiasts like you to keep the lights on. Support The Offing and this podcast by subscribing to our patreon.Represent your love for The Offing with merchandise from our store, including tote bags, bookmarks, pencils and logo mugs.Hosted by Ashaki Jaskson, publisher of The OffingIntro theme is “Boro” by Hara Noda. Outro is “Yuzu” by Hara Noda. Music provided by Epidemic Sound. Recorded at Past Due Studios in Los Angeles, California.Produced by Christopher Chase GodwinExecutive producer Katrina Mohn