Hello friends! In this episode, I chat with author Henry Lien about his new book, Spring, Summer, Asteroid, Bird, which is all about 4 Act Eastern storytelling, the Japanese term for which is Kishōtenketsu. We discuss the book, East vs. West storytelling, and especially how Eastern storytelling can be a vital tool for solarpunk stories.

LINKS Ep. 36: Solarpunk and 4 Act Eastern Storytelling with Author Henry Lien

* Spring, Summer, Asteroid, Bird by Henry Lien (plus the song)

* Henry’s website (especially see his page on Spring, Summer, Asteroid, Bird, which has a list of essays and podcasts on the book, and his page on classes/events).

* To be notified of future classes Henry’s teaching, sign up for his newsletter.

* Link to sign up to be notified when Sue has online solarpunk writing classes available

(transcript available on substack)

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