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10 Ways a Reader can Support an Author — After Buying their Book

It takes a whole lot of work for an author to write a book. It takes a village to publish and promote it. By: Natalie Jacobsen What other...

13 of the Best Presents to get the Writer or Reader in your Life

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Nov 29, 20248 min read

13 of the Best Presents to get the Writer or Reader in your Life

By: Natalie Jacobsen The holidays are upon us, and, maybe, you've got a creative in your life who you're just not sure how to shop for....

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Oct 14, 20244 min read

Acknowledgements for Ghost Train

By: Natalie Jacobsen This is reprinted from my debut novel, published by Select Books. It takes a village to write a book, and it was...

Ghost Train's long track to publication: my journey and stops along the way

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Sep 30, 20248 min read

Ghost Train's long track to publication: my journey and stops along the way

GHOST TRAIN is Natalie Jacobsen's debut novel that she started writing in 2010. After a long, storied journey of its own, it publishes...

Finished SHOGUN? Read GHOST TRAIN to get your old-Japan fix.

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Sep 2, 20249 min read

Finished SHOGUN? Read GHOST TRAIN to get your old-Japan fix.

The hit TV show, based on James Clavell's novel, SHOGUN , is the 270-year precursor to Natalie Jacobsen's GHOST TRAIN . By: Natalie...

Looking for your next Historical Fantasy or Folk Horror novel? Order & read GHOST TRAIN

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Jul 24, 20246 min read

Looking for your next Historical Fantasy or Folk Horror novel? Order & read GHOST TRAIN

Natalie Anna Jacobsen's debut novel, GHOST TRAIN, a Japanese Folk-Horror, also a YA Historical Fiction / Dark Fantasy, is now available...

Infusing Dark Fantasy into a Historical Fiction Novel: Part II

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Jun 30, 20249 min read

Infusing Dark Fantasy into a Historical Fiction Novel: Part II

GHOST TRAIN is a Historical Fiction at its core, but asks "what if ghosts and demons were real?" By: Natalie Jacobsen In the Part I blog...

PRESS RELEASE: Ghost Train, Historical fantasy novel set in 19th century Japan by Natalie Jacobsen, scheduled for October release

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Jun 2, 20243 min read

PRESS RELEASE: Ghost Train, Historical fantasy novel set in 19th century Japan by Natalie Jacobsen, scheduled for October release

PRESS RELEASE announcing Ghost Train, historical novel by Natalie Jacobsen, publication date set for October 8, 2024 by SelectBooks.

Interview with Bianca, the Brains Behind Book Notions -- and learn how she started book blogging

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May 16, 20244 min read

Interview with Bianca, the Brains Behind Book Notions -- and learn how she started book blogging

Meet Bianca, the brains behind Book Notions, and her journey to becoming a book blogger - and learn how you can start a book blog, too.

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May 2, 20246 min read

GHOST TRAIN Cover Reveal!

Natalie Jacobsen's debut novel GHOST TRAIN officially has a cover. Learn about it's design and real-life history behind the art!

Honoring the History in a Historical Fantasy Novel: Part I

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Feb 27, 202411 min read

Honoring the History in a Historical Fantasy Novel: Part I

In Part 1 of a two-part series, Natalie Jacobsen explores how she crafted a Historical Fiction novel in GHOST TRAIN, pulling from real life.

How I didn't get a literary agent, but got a publisher instead

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Jan 28, 202414 min read

How I didn't get a literary agent, but got a publisher instead

By: Natalie Jacobsen If you're looking for how to acquire a literary agent, I advise reading elsewhere. But if you want to hear a story...

Folklore Friday: Meet the Ghosts and Demons of Japan

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Jan 21, 202415 min read

Folklore Friday: Meet the Ghosts and Demons of Japan

By: Natalie Jacobsen Every Friday here and on Threads, I'll introduce a character from Japanese folklore and mythology, along with their...

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Jan 10, 20246 min read

An Introduction to My Website and Blog

Learn about what you can expect when you follow Natalie Jacobsen's website and subscribe to her semi-regular Newsletter.