Ghost Train : A Journey Through History and Fantasy of Japan — Stories and Stanza

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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