Rachel Donahue interviews J.A. Sommer (author of Zao’s Tales & The Blue Book of Tales) about how his missionary work in Ghana adds depth to his narratives. Further, he relates how the importance story has in forming people adds urgency to his storytelling efforts.
Mentioned in this episode:
Bandersnatch Books’ Submission Period - July 15-31
www.bandersnatchbooks.com/submissions
www.jasommer.net
Zao’s Tales (pronounced “Zay-O”)
www.bandersnatchbooks.com/books/zaos-tales
The Wingfeather Saga (“The Fork Factory”)
www.wingfeathersaga.com/
www.recordonline.com/story/lifestyle/2010/04/26/tell-me-story-anansi-pot/51628474007/
From Dawn to Decadence - Jacques Barzun
www.bookshop.org/p/books/from-dawn-to-decadence-1500-to-the-present-500-years-of-western-cultural-life-jacques-barzun/8869700?ean=9780060928834
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The Banderpod S2:E4 - J.A. Sommer (Pt. 1)