Ghost Train : A Journey Through History and Fantasy of Japan

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 Stories01:03 Welcome to Stories and Stanza01:45 Meet Natalie Jacobson03:12 Natalie's Writing Journey05:41 Exploring Japanese Culture09:28 About the Book: Ghost Train12:02 Reading from Ghost Train13:41 Historical Context and Research23:30 Challenges and Language Barriers30:55 Publication Journey34:31 Early Reviews and Testimonials36:38 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Find her across social media as @natalieannaj and here are the links:https://najacobsen.comhttps://instagram.com/natalieannajhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/206295789-ghost-trainhttps://a.co/d/eJX9tflWish to read about the episodes in advance or need a recap? Find us on 👉 SubStack.📌 Follow us: YouTube | Facebook | X | Instagram☕ Buy me a coffee🛠️ Tools we love: vidIQ · Descript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.