Perry's arrival triggered an ordeal in bureaucratic red tape.
Author: samurainovelist
Japanese writer struggling to write a novel in English. My first published story was the flash fiction "Chocolate Soup" in the anthology "Opus 22" by Melius Scripto Press published in 2017.
(The ivory dragon on my avatar is a netsuke by the carver Rakuchu. I also carve netsuke as a hobby.)
The Satsuma-Anglo War
Ten years after Perry's first arrival in Japan, the British had a sober awakening on dealing with the samurai.
Samurai Women
Women in Japan never really were demure delicate flowers they were said to be.
The Life of the Samurai
Japan in the Edo period was exceedingly peaceful.
Historical Samurai Drama
Fiction focuses on the pinch points of history.
Samurai Sword Rules
In Edo era Japan, if you drew your sword with intent to kill, a samurai had to make the kill or commit suicide.
Review: Plot Perfect by Paula Munier
Book Review: "Plot Perfect" by Paula Munier is master class territory.
Writing Inside the Box
It is just as important to stay inside the box as it is to think outside.
Bushido
The life of a samurai is no fun.
The Curse of the El Bandito
If you are thinking of producing a movie some day, remember: This is a cursed mustache.
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