The Mind of Sai Marie

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The Survivor of Van Diemen’s Land: Truganini and the...

The Mind of Sai Marie ·

2026/10/06

Sai’s Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Thanks for reading Sai’s Newsletter! This post is public so feel free to share it.In this episode of Mind of Sai Marie, we examine Truganini, analyzing her role during the Black War of Van Diemen’s Land, her bushcraft intelligence during the Friendly Mission, and her lifelong fight for Palawa survival. Get full access to Sai’s Newsletter at

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5:46

The Sentinel of Gate Pā: Heni Pore and the Battle in...

The Mind of Sai Marie ·

2026/10/04

In this episode of Mind of Sai Marie, we examine Heni Pore, analyzing her role at the Battle of Gate Pā, Māori anti-artillery earthwork engineering, and her enforcement of battlefield codes during the New Zealand Wars. Get full access to Sai’s Newsletter at saimarie.substack.com/subscribe

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5:43

The Pirate Queen of the South China Sea: Ching Shih...

The Mind of Sai Marie ·

2026/10/01

In this episode of Mind of Sai Marie, we analyze Ching Shih, examining her rise from Canton, her brutal Red Flag legal code, her naval victories over Qing and European fleets, and her unprecedented amnesty deal. Get full access to Sai’s Newsletter at saimarie.substack.com/subscribe

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5:13

The General of Ilocos: Gabriela Silang and the...

The Mind of Sai Marie ·

2026/09/30

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 Mind of Sai Marie, we examine Gabriela Silang, analyzing her leadership of the Ilocano revolt, mountain guerrilla logistics, and her defiance against Spanish colonial forces. Get full access to Sai’s Newsletter at saimarie.substack.com/subscribe

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14:35

How Indie Authors Build Readers Who Stay

The Mind of Sai Marie ·

2026/09/29

What helps an indie author turn one book into a lasting connection with readers? In this conversation, Sai Marie talks with contemporary romance author Maria Jane about the craft and business of building an independent publishing career.Maria shares how her novel Perfect Secrets—the fifth book in her Perfect series—earned a bronze award at the Global Book Awards, alongside other recognition for her work. Maria also explains how she keeps readers involved, from inviting newsletter subscribers to help

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15:36

The Colors of Home & the Heart of Authentic...

The Mind of Sai Marie ·

2026/09/28

In this episode of The Mind of Sai Marie, we sit down with Edwina Perkins—award-winning author, speaker, and Co-Director of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference. Edwina shares insights behind her debut novel, The Colors of Home (published by Dressed In Love Press), which earned second place for Contemporary Novel of the Year at the 2026 Golden Scroll Awards by AWSA. Tune in as we explore the intersection of literary quality and spiritual impact, the importance of inclusive and

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5:29

The Angel of Bremen: Gesche Gottfried and the Arsenic...

The Mind of Sai Marie ·

2026/09/23

In this episode of Mind of Sai Marie, we analyze Gesche Gottfried, examining her fifteen-year poisoning campaign in Bremen, the chemistry of arsenic-laced mouse butter, and how she used societal caretaking roles as the ultimate cover. Get full access to Sai’s Newsletter at saimarie.substack.com/subscribe

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15:05

The Mind of Sai Marie: Alison McBain on Grief, Cosmic...

The Mind of Sai Marie ·

2026/09/21

Thanks for reading Sai’s Newsletter! This post is public so feel free to share it.In this episode of The Mind of Sai Marie, award-winning author Alison McBain joins us for a profound conversation spanning two very different yet equally captivating literary realms. We dive into her gripping 3-Day Novel Contest winner, Between the North and Prior, exploring how a grieving mother deals with the ghostly return of her eleven-year-old daughter and a cross-border move to Harmony Lake, Alberta. Then, we

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5:35

The Sovereign of the Seas: Queen Pōmare IV and the...

The Mind of Sai Marie ·

2026/09/18

Thanks for reading Sai’s Newsletter! This post is public so feel free to share it.In this episode of Mind of Sai Marie, we explore Queen Pōmare IV, examining her geopolitical resistance against French annexation, her guerrilla strongholds during the Franco-Tahitian War, and her 50-year reign in Polynesia. Get full access to Sai’s Newsletter at saimarie.substack.com/subscribe

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5:16

The Tree of Pearls: Queen Shajar al-Durr and the...

The Mind of Sai Marie ·

2026/09/16

Thanks for reading Sai’s Newsletter! This post is public so feel free to share it.In this episode of Mind of Sai Marie, we explore Shajar al-Durr, examining her operational deception during the Seventh Crusade, her capture of King Louis IX, and her rise to Sultana of Egypt. Get full access to Sai’s Newsletter at saimarie.substack.com/subscribe

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5:22

The Lioness of the Highlands: Empress Taitu Betul and...

The Mind of Sai Marie ·

2026/09/14

In this episode of Mind of Sai Marie, we explore Empress Taitu Betul, examining her private intelligence networks, her mastery of diplomacy, and her brilliant military logistics against European expansion. Get full access to Sai’s Newsletter at saimarie.substack.com/subscribe

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5:06

It’s Practical Magic: Gothy History, Poisons and...

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2026/09/12

In this episode of Mind of Sai Marie, Sai explores the Vishakanyas, examining the historical texts, statecraft manuals, and dark legends behind the elite poison operatives of ancient India. Get full access to Sai’s Newsletter at saimarie.substack.com/subscribe

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5:49

The Gaslit Labyrinth: Enriqueta Martí, La Vampira de...

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2026/09/11

Thanks for reading Sai’s Newsletter! This post is public so feel free to share it.In this episode of Mind of Sai Marie, I examine Enriqueta Martí, also known as the Vampire of Barcelona, exploring the gaslit atmosphere of early 20th-century Barcelona, urban legend versus historical reality, and the macabre market operating in the city’s shadows. Get full access to Sai’s Newsletter at saimarie.substack.com/subscribe

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5:34

The Samara Deliverer: Madame Popova and the Arsenic...

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2026/09/10

Sai’s Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Continuing the Gothy History, Poisons, and Literature series!In this episode of Mind of Sai Marie, I explore Madame Popova, the Samara poisoner who used covert powders to liberate roughly 300 women from violent marriages under Tsarist rule in Russia from the late 1800s to early 1900s. Get full access to Sai’s Newsletter at saimarie.substack.com/subscribe

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13:03

Conversational Currency: Shadeed Eleazer on Content...

The Mind of Sai Marie ·

2026/09/08

In this episode of The Mind of Sai Marie, host Sai Marie Johnson sits down with premier Licensing & IP Strategist Shadeed Eleazer. Drawing from his background as a Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses graduate, former SCORE chapter President, and host of Conversational Currency, Shadeed breaks down how to transition from basic content creation to enterprise-level ownership. Discover how to build sustainable marketing systems, extend the shelf life of media appearances, and boost leads, sales, and

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7:11

The Inn on the Osage Trail: Kate Bender and the...

The Mind of Sai Marie ·

2026/09/07

In this episode of Mind of Sai Marie, we explore Kate Bender and the infamous Bloody Benders, looking at how atmospheric theater and frontier isolation allowed a family of killers to vanish without a trace.Hot Topic Shop Get full access to Sai’s Newsletter at saimarie.substack.com/subscribe

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6:11

The Red Witch of La Ligua: La Quintrala and the Dark...

The Mind of Sai Marie ·

2026/09/06

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 Mind of Sai Marie, we explore Catalina de los Ríos y Lísperguer (La Quintrala), the Chilean aristocrat whose wealth shielded her from forty murder charges. This is episode 3, continuing the Gothy History, Poisons and Literature series. Get full access to Sai’s Newsletter at saimarie.substack.com/subscribe

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15:48

Beyond the Verdict: The Double standard in the...

The Mind of Sai Marie ·

2026/09/05

Sai’s Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.When a mother experiences an acute medical and mental health crisis, online spaces quickly turn hostile. An analysis of the Lindsay Clancy mistrial, the physical evidence of trauma, and why discussing maternal healthcare routinely invites public vitriol. Get full access to Sai’s Newsletter at saimarie.substack.com/subscribe

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5:30

Beyond the Standard: Body Politics, Cultural History,...

The Mind of Sai Marie ·

2026/09/04

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, Sai unpacks the political, historical, and cultural undercurrents driving the sudden comeback of the ultra-thin, “heroin chic” aesthetic in the era of Ozempic. From tracing how extreme physical restriction and the fetishization of prepubescent smallness function as tools of control, to examining how rigid beauty standards align with authoritarian

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16:36

Laura Vosika on Time Travel, Historical Depth, and...

The Mind of Sai Marie ·

2026/09/02

In this episode of The Mind of Sai Marie, Sai sits down with prolific author and podcast host Laura Vosika. Laura takes us behind the scenes of her sweeping five-book epic, the Blue Bells Chronicles, which blends 14th-century Scottish history with modern time travel, high-stakes romance, and hard-earned spiritual redemption.We explore how her background as a musician shapes the rhythm of her storytelling, the psychological impact of identity displacement across centuries, and why showing that no

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