Love's Direction and Love's Beacon with Iyanuoluwa Olorode

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The African Authors Podcast

Nkem Creatives

24 episodes

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The African Authors Podcast is a platform that celebrates the voices, stories, and journeys of African writers. Each episode dives into the inspirations, challenges, and triumphs of authors across the continent, offering listeners a deeper connection to African literature. Whether you’re a reader, writer, or literary enthusiast, this podcast brings you closer to the rich and diverse world of African storytelling.

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Love's Direction and Love's Beacon with Iyanuoluwa Olorode | Ep. 09

The African Authors Podcast

37 minutes 23 seconds

5 months ago

Love's Direction and Love's Beacon with Iyanuoluwa Olorode | Ep. 09

Title: Love's Direction and Love's Beacon with⁠ Iyanuoluwa Olorode⁠
Episode Number: #9
Guest: ⁠Iyanuoluwa Olorode⁠
Release Date: 2nd June, 2025
Description:
On the show this week, we have one of Nigeria's brightest minds in the Christian novelist space. She starts off the show revealing how she got inspiration (2:13) from a Sunday school for her debut novel. Then she talks about her love for some of her favorite characters (3:55) as an author, and getting attached to them, her journey as a writer (5:04), and how she started writing Christian stories. She talks about going through a gnashing experience (7:09) that made her doubt God to where she wanted to self-delete. She also talks about her research ethics (20:11) in writing her books and applying regional context as well as dealing with self-doubt (29:04) as a writer. She closes out by telling us some of the books she has read (34:10) that she wishes she had written. This and more on this amazing episode, and we strongly recommend you listen to this amazing episode!

Key Takeaways:
1. Having God at the center of one's life
2. Taking research seriously as a writer
3. The importance of discipline and self-confidence

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Connect with Us:
Website: ⁠Nkem Creatives⁠
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Resources & Mentions:
Author's Book 1: ⁠Love's Direction⁠
Author's Book 2: ⁠Love's Beacon⁠
Guest’s Social Media: ⁠@_abikewrites⁠

Episode Credits:
Episode Host: ⁠Anita Chinwendu Opara⁠
Audio Producer: ⁠Tony Doe Onwuchekwa⁠
Podcast Manager: ⁠Daniel Odia⁠
Show Owner: ⁠Nkem Creatives⁠

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