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The Mind of Sai Marie

I"m just a woman with a dream and a pen...~Sai Marie

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18:55

The Night Girl - Author Interview

The Mind of Sai Marie ·

2025/12/12

In this episode of the Mind of Sai Marie, I engage with author James Bow, discussing his novel The Night Girl and the themes of speculative storytelling, identity, and belonging. Thanks for reading Sai’s Newsletter! This post is public so feel free to share it.James shares his journey from fan fiction to creating his own worlds, the impact of his work on readers, and the role of literature in healing and empowerment. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced by emerging authors, the

46:14

Horror Storytelling and Resilience

The Mind of Sai Marie ·

2025/12/05

Thanks for reading Sai’s Newsletter! This post is public so feel free to share it.In this episode, Sai Marie interviews author Seth Voorhees, who shares his journey into authorship, exploring themes of resilience, identity, and the healing power of storytelling. Seth discusses how personal experiences shape his writing, the impact of technology on authorship, and the importance of creativity in mental health. He emphasizes the need for community and support among writers and the role of literature

25:30

Irish Mythology and Storytelling

The Mind of Sai Marie ·

2025/12/02

In this episode of the Mind of Sai Marie, Sai Marie engages with author KT Anglehart, exploring her journey into storytelling, the intersection of myth and personal experience, and the importance of connecting with readers. They discuss how technology enhances author-audience relationships, the therapeutic nature of literature, and ways to uplift emerging authors. KT shares her insights on the role of storytelling in cultural memory, staying inspired through challenges, and the affirming moments in

18:42

Drop Troopers: an Interview with Rick Partlow

The Mind of Sai Marie ·

2025/11/17

In this episode of the Mind of Sai Marie, I dive into Rick Partlow’s compelling novel, Contact Front, a gripping adventure that thrusts humanity into its first, high-stakes encounter with alien civilizations.With a career spanning dozens of novels, Rick has become a defining voice in modern sci-fi, successfully blending tactical realism with visionary speculation. We explore the fundamental elements that make his stories so immersive and resonant:* The Craft of Immersive Worlds: Rick shares his

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Monsters, Mirrors, and Mary Shelley:

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2025/11/11

Sai’s Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.In this episode of Out of the Encyclopedia of History, I unravel the stormy summer of 1816 that birthed Frankenstein and ignited a literary revolution. Through the lens of Mary Shelley’s radical feminism—not misandry—we explore her elopement with Percy Shelley, the infamous ghost story wager with Lord Byron, and the philosophical undercurrents of duality and

5:56

The Sacred Continuum:

The Mind of Sai Marie ·

2025/11/10

A living tribute by yours truly. This is where we decolonize the narrative. I explore what it means to be Mixed Native—not as dilution, but as a sacred, complex inheritance. Discusses ancestral echoes, insurgent storytelling, and the daily practice of restoring kinship and collective memory. Get full access to Sai’s Newsletter at saimarie.substack.com/subscribe

3:36

Mixed Natives Are Still Native:

The Mind of Sai Marie ·

2025/11/09

Mixed Natives Are Still NativeThis Native American Heritage Month, I’m reclaiming space for the truths colonization tried to erase. I carry mixed Native ancestry—and so do my children. Our existence challenges the colonial tools of blood quantum, disenrollment, and phenotype policing. From Cherokee Freedmen to Mexican Indigenous lineages, from intertribal marriages to those severed from tribal rolls, our stories are not anomalies—they are the norm across Turtle Island.This piece is a call to

5:18

Another Out of the Encyclopedia of History:

The Mind of Sai Marie ·

2025/11/09

Before they were canonized, they were scandalous. In this episode, we journey into the windswept lives of Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Brontë—three sisters who defied Victorian norms with novels that burned through propriety and left a legacy of literary fire. Raised in the solitude of the Yorkshire moors, bound by grief and imagination, the Brontës wrote themselves into history with Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, and The Tenant of Wildfell Hall.Sai’s Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To

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🎙️ Out of the Encyclopedia of History

The Mind of Sai Marie ·

2025/11/08

🖋️ Step into the dark heart of history with us as we uncover the astonishing and truly Gothic origins of Robert Louis Stevenson’s masterpiece, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.Did you know Stevenson wrote the entire first draft in just three days while dying of tuberculosis? That his wife made him burn the whole manuscript? And that he rewrote the 30,000-word classic in six more days—possibly while medicated with cocaine?Join me, Sai Marie, author and gothic enthusiast, as we explore the

4:55

An Age-Old Controversial Topic:

The Mind of Sai Marie ·

2025/11/07

In this deeply personal and philosophical reflection, I explore the cultural, theological, and psychological roots of why questioning God is often seen as taboo. From the fear of apostasy to the communal need for uniformity, I unpack the mechanisms that frame doubt as dangerous—and share how my own quiet rebellion led to spiritual clarity. This piece is for anyone who’s ever whispered “but why?” and feared the consequences. It’s a meditation on faith, fear, and the transformative power of asking

8:52

🎙️ Episode Title: ¡Alerta y Acción! ICE Sweeps in...

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2025/11/05

URGENT BILINGUAL EPISODE (SPANISH/ENGLISH): Dozens of community members in Lane County, Oregon, were reportedly detained by ICE on November 5, 2025, in what locals are calling a coordinated sweep, including two arrests on Norkenzie Road in Eugene.This episode breaks down the escalating severity of ICE detentions and activity in the Eugene area. We present a clear, fluid, and cohesive script in Spanish first—using the exact language reported by the community—followed by the English translation. We

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🎙️ The Danger of the Invisible Narcissist:

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2025/11/04

Today, we’re talking about a topic that is painful, necessary, and critically important to the integrity of any movement: the difference between genuine allyship and performative danger. We’re sharing a story, deeply anonymized, about a dynamic that played out recently in an advocacy space. This isn’t about drama; it’s about holding a mirror up to behaviors that can genuinely threaten lives.Chapter 1: The Transactional DrainFor almost a year—let’s call it nine months—a certain pattern was

6:06

Paper Roses: an interview with the author

The Mind of Sai Marie ·

2025/11/03

NOTE: There was a disconnection during the original recording of this interview, and so it abruptly ended, unfortunately.Some good questions were asked and addressed before the tech mishap, however, and I’m happy to share that discussion with you all here now.💜 SaiIn this conversation, Sai Marie Johnson interviews Debby Show, author of ‘Paper Roses’, exploring the intricate relationship between family history, trauma, and storytelling. Debby shares her journey of writing the novel, inspired by her

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🕯️ The Portrait and the Pantry: Gothic Hunger &...

The Mind of Sai Marie ·

2025/10/30

This week’s episode opens with a haunting radio-style reading of Edgar Allan Poe’s The Oval Portrait—a tale of beauty, obsession, and fatal neglect. A woman immortalized in paint, her body forgotten. A final line that chills: “She was dead.”But this isn’t just gothic fiction. It’s a mirror.As we approach the November SNAP cutoff, millions face real hunger. Food pantries are bracing. Soup kitchens are stretching. And still—people fade from view.In this episode, I draw the line between gothic horror

4:53

The Digital Divide:

The Mind of Sai Marie ·

2025/10/28

The dawn of the social media age, initially heralded as a triumph of global connectivity, has instead become a crucible for societal fragmentation. Over the span of two decades, these platforms have not merely reflected existing political divides; they have actively engineered a toxic environment that prioritizes ideological extremism, undermines credible journalism, and erodes the fundamental capacity for respectful discourse. The result is a profound social pathology where superficial parasocial

26:47

An R&B Artist and a Radio Personality

The Mind of Sai Marie ·

2025/10/24

In this engaging conversation, Al Laye, also known as Norman Wakefield, shares his multifaceted journey as an R&B artist, radio host, and actor. He discusses his early love for music, pivotal moments that shaped his career, and the challenges of navigating the modern music industry as an independent artist. Al emphasizes the importance of authenticity in his music and the influence of various artists on his style. He also reflects on the evolving landscape of radio and the impact of reality TV on

10:49

The Vessel: a Flash Fiction Horror Story

The Mind of Sai Marie ·

2025/10/24

The VesselSai’s Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.© Sai Marie Johnson 2025A story often begins out of nowhere – a walk into a hike, a day into night. And for Elias Royal, it was a bit of a lifetime spent building his world out of concrete and equations, and he liked to think that’s all it was ever going to be. He wasn’t the sort of man who was looking for eventful, but he did want to leave some sort of

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La Lechuza: Samhain is Close

The Mind of Sai Marie ·

2025/10/21

🦉 The Cry in the Hollow — A Sovereign Myth ReclaimedIn this haunting installment of Mind of Sai Marie, we descend into the folklore of La Lechuza—the owl-witch whose cry mimics innocence but whose wings carry reckoning.Sai Marie Johnson remixes the legend into a sovereign transmission: a tale of mimicry, boundary enforcement, and spiritual correction.From the spectral cry that lures the unwary to the talons that sever false intimacy, this episode inscribes La Lechuza not as monster, but as

12:07

The Legends of Rock N' Roll: In Honor of John Lennon

The Mind of Sai Marie ·

2025/10/20

In this episode, Sai Marie interviews Laurie Kaye, author of ‘Confessions of a Rock and Roll Name Dropper.’ Laurie shares her journey from a challenging family background to becoming a prominent figure in rock radio, detailing her experiences interviewing iconic artists like John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison. She discusses the creation of groundbreaking Beatles specials and reflects on the impact of her last interview with Lennon, which occurred just hours before his tragic

22:17

Rallying Support for The World

The Mind of Sai Marie ·

2025/10/15

This transmission is a rally cry for mutual aid, legacy impact, and final girl resilience. I call on my community to vote in support of the Face of Halloween contest—not for vanity, but to channel donation votes into the Starlight Children’s Foundation. I invoke the spirit of Dolly Parton as a model of philanthropic power, reminding us that if I ever reach that level of wealth, it will be because of the people who believed in me—and I’ll use it to do good, just like Dolly did. This is about shining

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