Finding Hope in Historical Dark Times with Jamie Ogle

Christy Award Winner Jamie Ogle Discusses Research and Finding Hope

EPISODE 47) Christy Award winner Jamie Ogle explains how for her first novel Of Love and Treason, her research into the real St. Valentine and third century Rome helped her in finding hope amidst the past darkness. Then the discussion moves onto AD 310, in the shadow of increasing violence against Christians in the Eastern Roman Empire, where Jamie’s new novel, As Sure As The Sea, takes place. This time the story involves the arrival of Nikolas, the new pastor in the port city of Myra, and a sunken treasure, which could provide relief to so many in dire need.

Jamie discusses the responsibilities and life-changing awakenings that comes with research and historical fiction.

And Jon Meyers cries again.

OUR HOSTS GET OUT OF THEIR BUBBLE

Speaking of new books, Emily is writing a new book on nourishment: mind, body, and spirit. Best of all, the first chapter flowed out smoothly and wonderfully.

Jon Meyers’s skull is abused once again on his way to… the 50th Wedding Anniversary vow renewal gala of celebrity screenwriter Bob Saenz and his beautiful wife Margie. Pastor Clay Baggett is there, and so is WriterCon alum (and future podcast guest) children’s author/playwright Sheila Gunlock.

YOU RESPOND

Screenwriter/filmmaker Lauren Hood says thanks. Need crocheted animals as gifts? Go here. Want to be entertained by her student films? Go here.

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Emily teaches Jon Meyers why birds celebrate Valentine’s Day. Wait, huh? That’s not it? Well, birds are involved somehow. You’ll have to watch the episode yourself.

WEEK FIVE OF WHY IS THIS BABY CRYING?

Jon Meyers teaches Emily yet another reason her child might be crying. Actually the intention is to increase awareness of reasons other children have cried so that Emily can avoid these situations once her child is born.

CALL TO ACTION

Jamie wants you to practice adding a detail — one word — to something you’ve written. Cool. One word. Send us your response by replying to this email, commenting on YouTube, or on facebook underneath where we posted this episode.

THE FINAL ACT: SPONTANEOUS MEET CUTE

Emily has Jon Meyers stitch together a meet cute comprised of his pre-selected story elements. Jon Meyers tries to make fetch happen again and sighs a lot.

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JAMIE OGLE’S WEBSITE: www.jamieogle.com/

JAMIE OGLE’S AS SURE AS THE SEA

SHEILA GUNLOCK’S GROOVY GRANNY AND THE FOODFIGHT

RIVERDALE’S SHE LOVES ME, SHE LOVES ME NOT

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