The Times of the UK called Tao Lin “a daring, urgent voice for a malfunctioning age,"

I agree. Tao Lin is an exciting original acclaimed voice trying who is trying to make make sense of the personal and external confusion.

He’s an American novelist, poet, essayist, short-story writer and artist. He’s published several novels, and works of non fiction. He has published several books, including the acclaimed novels 'Taipei,' 'Shoplifting from American Apparel,' and 'Leave Society.' Tao is also the editor of MuuMuu House, which he founded in 2008. Currently living on the Big Island in Hawaii, Tao continues to push the boundaries of contemporary literature with his thought-provoking and innovative work.

We connect today to explore his current work on his body mind, his current writing, his views on spirituality, daily routines, the rural vs urban, how he navigates the tension between mainstream and alternative narratives, gate keeping, poisoning the well, on relationships, and how Tao continues to push the boundaries of contemporary thought with original innovative work.

I’ve been following Tao’s work for over a decade so this was a treat to connect.

Connect with Tao Lin @ http://www.taolin.us

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