The Mind of Sai Marie

Sai’s Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Who holds the remote to your reality? In this episode of The Mind of Sai Marie , I sit down with tech executive and visionary author D.A. Murray to dissect the themes of her gripping novel, Dominion: Ascension. Drawing from her high-level experience in the tech...

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, C.C. Robinson joins Sai to discuss her book ‘ Divided’, exploring themes of societal division, character development, and the writing process. She shares insights on how her personal experiences and societal observations influenced her narrativ...

We’re navigating a heavy world, so we’re keeping the insights deep and the spirit agile. A little light, a little tight—because the only way through the chaos is with a clear head and a bit of grace. What does it mean to be a little light and a little tight, you might ask? Well, look for the helpers is a quote that pops up, and that’s your light to seek to emulate. As for a little tight, grow clos...

Thanks for reading Sai’s Newsletter! This post is public so feel free to share it. In this engaging episode of the Mind of Sai Marie , Holly B. Gutwillinger joins Sai to discuss her journey as an author, the inspiration behind her books ‘ North of Broken and Furever Home’ , and the intricate process of storytelling that explores themes of healing, relationships, and authenticity. Holly shares insi...

On this episode of The Mind of Sai Marie , Sai welcomes author Zachary Hagen to discuss his new novel, Aisha’s Secret . The conversation delves into the inspiration behind the book, which originated from a TikTok live session where Zachary explored fairy tale retellings. He shares how the character Aisha , who carries a significant secret, navigates a precarious world, and the importance of pacing...

This MLK Jr. Day, I was joined by Kristine Jensen as we explored the intersection of intentional craft and community. Kristine is the author of the debut novel, Wednesday Club , for a deep dive into her creative process. Kristine shared the specific strategies she uses to weave love and connection into her prose. If you’ve ever wondered how to balance the “business” of writing with the “soul” of s...

In this episode of Mind of Sai Marie , we peel back the layers of modern religious nationalism and the dangerous “just comply” narrative. We examine the tragic cases of Renee Nicole Good and Keith Porter as mirrors to the biblical warnings found in Revelation. How did we reach a point where those claiming to follow Christ are the ones justifying the maiming and persecution of the widow, the orphan...

In this engaging conversation, host Sai Marie Johnson speaks with author Lynda Williams about her collection ‘ The Beauty and the Hell of It & Other Stories. ’ Thanks for reading Sai’s Newsletter! This post is public so feel free to share it. They explore the complexities of human emotions, the challenges of writing short fiction, and the themes of memory and consequence that permeate Lynda’s work...

This is one I feel everyone could learn something from, y’all! Thanks for reading Sai’s Newsletter! This post is public so feel free to share it. I. The Illusion of the “Marketplace of Ideas” The contemporary digital landscape operates under a dangerous fallacy: that every opinion is a valid “side” and that all statements deserve a seat at the table of discourse. This “Charlie Kirk” mentality—the...

In this insightful conversation of the Mind of Sai Mari e, high-performance coach Ashlieya Mariano joins Sai to share her journey into coaching, emphasizing the importance of mindset and personal definition of success. Ashlieya discusses the interplay between mindset and strategy, the significance of daily practices for high performance, and the role of mentorship in personal growth. Ashlieya also...

Saying Goodbye to Stranger Things tonight and having a watch party with my kiddos. I’m super excited about it. :D Get full access to Sai’s Newsletter at saimarie.substack.com/subscribe

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In this engaging conversation, Sai Marie interviews Smokey J, the TikTok influencer and creative performer, who shares his journey into the world of karaoke and cosplay, discussing the importance of authenticity in performance and the creative process behind his content. He emphasizes the need for balance in the fast-paced world of social media. Smokey reflects on the future of message-driven cont...

In this episode, I was honored to interview Lyric Rivera, Neurodivergent Rebel, on their amazing new book, which just launched today, The Weight of Normal , and their journey as an author/advocate for neurodivergence. Lyric joined me to discuss their journey into authorship, the healing power of storytelling, and the importance of community. Lyric shares personal anecdotes about their experiences...

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 engage with author Liisa Kovala, who shares her journey into storytelling, the significance of family history, and the resilience found in personal narratives. Liisa discusses how her experiences shaped her writing, the turning point that led her to embrace authorship fully, a...

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 he...

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 m...

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 rol...

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 ele...

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...

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

Mixed Natives Are Still Native This 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 ro...

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 , Wut...

🖋️ 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—...

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?” a...