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Ghost Train : A Journey Through History and Fantasy of Japan
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Embark on a journey through history and fantasy with the Ghost Train in Japan. Explore the eerie world of Japanese Folk Horror in this immersive experience!
Join host Abhra on Stories and Stanza as he interviews Natalie Jacobsen, an award-winning writer, journalist, and marketer in nonprofit/government. She published her first article at age 13, and has been writing ever since. After growing up in Oregon and spending years in Japan and Virginia as a reporter, she now lives in Washington, DC, and shares her Japan knowledge on weekly Folklore Friday episodes. In this episode, Natalie discusses her new historical fantasy novel 'Ghost Train,' which intertwines Japanese folklore with paranormal elements. Learn about her 14-year writing journey, her detailed research process, and the challenges she faced. Natalie also shares insights into her dual role as a writer and photojournalist and the importance of untold stories. Don't miss this in-depth conversation about the art of world-building and the rich history of Japan.
You can find the book on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Ghost-Train-Natalie-Jacobsen/dp/1590795644
00:00 Introduction: Untold Stories
01:03 Welcome to Stories and Stanza
01:45 Meet Natalie Jacobson
03:12 Natalie's Writing Journey
05:41 Exploring Japanese Culture
09:28 About the Book: Ghost Train
12:02 Reading from Ghost Train
13:41 Historical Context and Research
23:30 Challenges and Language Barriers
30:55 Publication Journey
34:31 Early Reviews and Testimonials
36:38 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Find her across social media as @natalieannaj and here are the links:
https://najacobsen.com
https://instagram.com/natalieannaj
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/206295789-ghost-train
https://a.co/d/eJX9tfl
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