An Intro to Jisei (the Japanese Death Poem)

Earlier this month, I spoke to writer Shaine Greenwood about his recently-published sci-fi anthology, The Aether, but we discussed a number of other topics, including beta readers, Patreon and self-promotion, social media, and whether writers should also be readers. About Shaine: Shaine Greenwood (he/him pronouns) is a Seattle-based writer who takes practice in the time-honored Pacific Northwest traditions of drinking coffee, hiking, and avoiding eye contact with strangers. He has recently published The Aether, a collection of 11 scifi stories, on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B091G2NH3Z Aside from the published works on Amazon, you can find Shaine's writings on his author site, youaremuted.com ***** Email me: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/marisadee13 Instagram: www.instagram.com/marisadf13 Buy Me a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/marisadf13 I'd really appreciate it if you could rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts, as it'll help a lot more people find out about this show! Also, I recently started a new podcast! You can catch the latest episode here: https://anchor.fm/marisa-d96/episodes/Victorian-Era-Spiritualism--Part-2-Its-Appeal--Influence-e18sp3u

I briefly discuss NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month, which begins November 1), then talk about my current work in progress. I also offer what I hope are some words of encouragement on whether or not you should stick with a piece of writing even if you don’t feel a deep connection with it. ********** Find out about NaNoWriMo (& sign up, if you’d like) here: https://nanowrimo.org ********** Email me: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/marisadee13 Instagram: www.instagram.com/marisadf13 Buy Me a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/marisadf13 I'd really appreciate it if you could rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts, as it'll help a lot more people find out about this show! Also, I recently started a new podcast! You can catch the latest episode here: https://anchor.fm/marisa-d96/episodes/Victorian-Era-Spiritualism--Part-1-The-Fox-Sisters-e187d57

Ekphrastic poetry includes vivid imagery about a work of art created by another artist. You may have read ekphrastic poems inspired by paintings or sculptures, but they can also be about music, dance, and other forms of art. I explain some reasons why ekphrastic poetry can be so appealing to readers and writers, and how these poems can get our creative juices flowing. ********************* Email me: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/marisadee13 Instagram: www.instagram.com/marisadf13 Buy Me a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/marisadf13 I'd really appreciate it if you could rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts, as it'll help a lot more people find out about this show! Also, I recently started a new podcast! You can catch the latest episode here: https://anchor.fm/marisa-d96/episodes/Its-Just-the-Beginning-Victorian-Views-on-Death-and-Mourning-Rituals-e17hpmt ********************* References Craven, Jackie. “What Is Ekphrastic Poetry?” https://www.thoughtco.com/ekphrastic-poetry-definition-examples-4174699 Huff, Hannah. “Ekphrastic Poetry: When Art Kindles Literature.” https://notesofoak.com/discover-literature/ekphrastic-poetry/ Poetry Teatime. “Ekphrastic Poetry.” https://poetryteatime.com/blog/ekphrastic-poetry Poets.org. “Notes on Ekphrastic.” https://poets.org/text/notes-ekphrasis Power Poetry. “5 Tips for Writing Ekphrastic Poetry.” https://powerpoetry.org/actions/5-tips-writing-ekphrastic-poetry Rau, Christina M. “Your Guide to Ekphrastic Poetry (It’s Fantastic!).” https://bookriot.com/ekphrastic-poetry/

I discuss some of the reasons why H. H. Munro (Saki) is considered by many to be a master of both satire and the short story, as well as some of the characteristics of the Edwardian Era, which Munro knew so well and incorporated into his oeuvre. ***************************************************************************************** Email me: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/marisadee13 Instagram: www.instagram.com/marisadf13 Buy Me a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/marisadf13 I'd really appreciate it if you could rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts, as it'll help a lot more people find out about this show! Also, I recently started a new podcast! You can catch the latest episode here: https://anchor.fm/marisa-d96/episodes/A-Look-at-the-Victorian-Freak-Show-e16tja7 ***************************************************************************************** References “Edwardian Era.” Wikipedia, September 7, 2021, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edwardian_era. Hitchens, Christopher. “Saki: Where the Wild Things Are.” Arguably. New York: Twelve, 2012. Mair, Alex. “The Dark Satire of H.H. Munro.” Thresholds, 2017, http://thresholds.chi.ac.uk/the-dark-satire-of-h-h-munro/. Mambrol, Nasrullah. “Analysis of Saki’s (H. H. Munro) Stories.” Literary Theory and Criticism, November 22, 2019, https://literariness.org/2019/11/22/analysis-of-sakis-h-h-munro-stories/. Reimann, Matt. “Hector Hugh Munro: The Strange Ideology of Saki.” Books Tell You Why, December 18, 2015, https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/hector-hugh-munro-the-strange-ideology-of-saki. Saki (H.H. Munro). “Reginald’s Christmas Revel.” The Complete Saki. New York: Penguin Books, 1982. Saki (H.H. Munro). “Reginald’s Peace Poem.” The Complete Saki. New York: Penguin Books, 1982. “Saki.” Wikipedia, September 8, 2021, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saki. “Saki: Scottish Writer.” Britannica, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saki-Scottish-writer.

I recently spoke to Marijah V. about writing, music, traveling, and a number of other topics. I think writers and non-writers alike can take away a great deal from our discussion! Marijah’s bio (from Amazon): Marijah, author and musician, resides between San Diego, CA and Baltimore, MD. She has attained a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Performance, a Master of Management Degree specializing in Human Resources Management, and is currently enrolled in a doctoral program in General Psychology. Marijah created a small non-profit organization, 'Mjai V.'s Worldwide Reach', to educate others about the cultural, economic, educational, and agricultural differences across the globe that impact not only outside countries, but the United States as well, in order to create innovative solutions to make a positive difference. Marijah, known primarily for her wanderlust endeavors and destination adventure sharing on social media, travels worldwide and attains her inspiration from all over the globe. She is featured at one of the biggest annual events in Maryland, the Baltimore Book Festival. Web site: http://www.MarijahVWanderlust.com Author Central: https://www.amazon.com/Marijah-V/e/B07MVHYHHY/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1 Instagram: http://www.Instagram.com/ZeMagicalWanderlust ****************************************************************************** Email me: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/marisadee13 Instagram: www.instagram.com/marisadf13 Buy Me a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/marisadf13 I'd really appreciate it if you could rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts, as it'll help a lot more people find out about this show! Also, I recently started a new podcast! You can catch the latest episode here: https://anchor.fm/marisa-d96/episodes/A-Short-Overview-of-Mesmerism-e168npc

I discuss some characteristics of the jisei, aka the Japanese death poem, and some reasons this form of poetry is so deeply ingrained in Japanese culture, and provide some insight into what this type of poetry can teach us about life. ***************************************************************************************** Email me: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/marisadee13 Instagram: www.instagram.com/marisadf13 Buy Me a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/marisadf13 I'd really appreciate it if you could rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts, as it'll help a lot more people find out about this show! Also, I recently started a new podcast! You can catch the first episode here: https://anchor.fm/marisa-d96/episodes/A-Brief-History-of-the-Penny-Dreadful-e15jj10 ***************************************************************************************** References: "Death poem." Wikipedia, July 13, 2021, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_poem. Fisher, Martini. "The Honorable Death: Samurai and Seppuku in Feudal Japan." Ancient Origins, July 2, 2020, https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-ancient-traditions/honorable-death-samurai-and-suicide-feudal-japan-005822. "Haiku and Tanka Poems on Deathbed." Masterpieces of Japanese Culture, https://www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/literatures-and-poems/japanese-death-poems-by-famous-people. Kincaid, Chris. "Jisei: the Japanese Death Poem." Japan Powered, December 1, 2013, https://www.japanpowered.com/japan-culture/jisei-the-japanse-death-poem. Rose, Gayle Walters. "Jisei, Japanese Death Poems." dVerse, September 24, 2015, https://dversepoets.com/2015/09/24/jisei-japanese-death-poems/. Strusiewicz, Cezary Jan. "Jisei: The Art of Japanese Death Poems." Tokyo Weekender, January 07, 2021, https://www.tokyoweekender.com/2021/01/jisei-japanese-death-poems/.

I recently had a great discussion with writer WB Welch about novellas, horror writing, poetry, and how writers can fit writing into a busy schedule and effectively use social media. ***** About WB Welch: While she's spent most of her professional career in marketing and customer communications, WB has had many hobbies over the years, including photography and natural skin care and holistic remedies. She studied and became certified in personal training and corrective exercise, and she’s always been an adrenaline junkie. She’s been bungee jumping, skydiving, owned a Yamaha R1 for a time (before it was so woefully stollen), and she was getting pretty decent at staying on top of a skateboard before chronic illness slowed her down a little. She’s currently working as an email developer while writing in her free time. She often focuses on the darker side of human emotions, striving to write honest fiction with texture. Publishing credits include Blood Drops, The Last Letter, and Wet Water, as well as “Baby Muncher” in the 16th edition of Thrice Fiction. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Southern Methodist University. Links: Website: https://www.wbwelch.com Rose's Gold Pre-Order: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B097S7HMLV Mailing list signup: http://eepurl.com/hzWcvb Twitter: @authorwbwelch ***** Email me: [email protected] Twitter: @marisadee13 Instagram: marisadf13 Buy Me a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/marisadf13 I'd really appreciate it if you could rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts, as it'll help a lot more people find out about this show! I also have a NEW podcast, debuting on August 8! Check out the trailer here: https://anchor.fm/marisa-d96

This episode originally aired on September 06, 2020. I think this question is on a lot of writers’ minds, and it applies to many other areas of our lives. ************************************************************************************************************************************************ Email me: [email protected] Twitter: @marisadee13 Instagram: marisadf13 I'd also really appreciate it if you could rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts, as it'll help a lot more people find out about this show! ************************************************************************************************************************************************** Links to Stuff I Mentioned in This Episode: #PitMad: https://pitchwars.org/pitmad/ JSTOR: https://www.jstor.org/ NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month): https://nanowrimo.org/ Here's what I used to estimate how much Stephen King has written since 1992: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_King

This week, I’m revisiting an topic that I originally discussed in my August 16, 2020 episode. Choosing a title is difficult for many of us (myself included), but there are a number of ways we can make this process easier for ourselves.************************************************************************************************************************************************* Email me: [email protected] Twitter: @marisadee13 Instagram: marisadf13 Please subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and I'd really appreciate it if you can rate and review me on Apple Podcasts, as it'll help a lot more people find out about my show! ************************************************************************************************************************************************** Helpful links: "Naming Your Novel: How to Choose a Fiction Title That Fits," by Jacob Mohr: https://www.tckpublishing.com/how-to-choose-a-fiction-title/ "Coming Up With the Perfect Title for Your Novel": https://nybookeditors.com/2017/02/coming-perfect-title-novel/ "How to Come Up With a Good Book Title": https://www.wikihow.com/Come-Up-with-a-Good-Book-Title "Can a Book Title be Copyrighted?" by Jean Murray: https://www.thebalancesmb.com/can-a-book-title-be-copyrighted-3974593#:~:text=Book%20Titles%20Typically%20Can't,not%20eligible%20to%20be%20copyrighted.

I originally covered impostor syndrome in my August 2, 2020, episode, but since it’s something many of us (writers & non-writers alike) deal with, I thought it would be a good one to revisit.************************************************************Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/marisadee13 Instagram: www.instagram.com/marisadf13 Buy Me a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/marisadf13 I'd also really appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts (or your favorite podcasting app), as it'll help a lot more people find out about this show!************************************Helpful links: "The Reality of Imposter Syndrome," by Megan Dalla-Camina: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/real-women/201809/the-reality-imposter-syndrome "How Artists Can Overcome Imposter Syndrome," by Dom Carter: https://www.creativebloq.com/features/how-artists-can-overcome-imposter-syndrome "8 Ways to Overcome Imposter Syndrome as an Artist," by Artwork Archive: https://www.artworkarchive.com/blog/8-ways-to-overcome-imposter-syndrome-as-an-artist "How to Battle Impostor Syndrome: Owning Your Writing as Art," by Marian Ryan: https://thewritelife.com/battle-impostor-syndrome/