Acknowledgements for Ghost Train
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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...
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Oct 18 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...
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Sep 29 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...
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Jul 246 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...
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Jun 309 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...
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Jun 23 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.
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May 164 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 26 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!
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Feb 2711 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.
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Jan 2914 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...
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Jan 2115 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 106 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.
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