About the author
Paul Berland grew up in Chicago where he adopted the artist name Astral Prune and made several electronic music releases as well as a book called Astral Prune Writings. He later moved to Elgin where he lived for 17 years. When he was 42, he had a life-changing experience and began to become more actively involved in the world. He became an environmental and justice activist and also explored more spiritual and religious avenues. After living in Elgin, he moved back to Chicago where he continued his activism and spiritual practices. Professionally he has worked with computers for 30 years to make a living. It was in the 3rd year of being back in Chicago that the book Coyote Writings was written.