The Power of Lemon Cake — Marie Mutsuki Mockett tells the story of The Tree Doctor

Send us Fan MailIn this episode Marie Mutsuki Mockett tells the story of The Tree Doctor. Along the way she covers: The ways women are and are not allowed to write about sexThe depression that can follow publishing a book and how to overcome it (hint: lemons and sugar are involved)Differences in Japanese and American perspectives on the body Embracing one's creative range and curiosity Graywolf Press and editor Ethan Nosowsky The Tale of Genji The End of the Affair Marie's previous books: Picking Bones from Ash, American Harvest, Where the Dead Pause and the Japanese Say Goodbye Learn more about Marie hereBuy The Tree Doctor here  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit writingstories123.substack.com