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November 9, 2024
NPC Author Applies Japanese Journalism Experience To Write Historical Novel Set There
In this edition of Update-1, author Natalie Jacobsen speaks about her career path in journalism, including how the profession in Japan differs compared to here in the U.S. and how her experiences there as a westerner and a woman influenced her book, "Ghost Train," a historical fantasy novel set in 19th century Japan.
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NPC Author Applies Japanese Journalism Experience To Write Historical Novel Set There
Natalie Jacobsen's journalism career began at age 13 writing Harry Potter book reviews for local newspapers. A fascination with Japan in college led to an opportunity to work in the country as a photographer and then journalist. In this edition of Update-1, Jacobsen speaks with NPC Broadcast/Podcast Co-chair Adam Konowe about her career path in journalism, including how the profession in Japan differs compared to here in the U.S.
An NPC Member's Book Details Virginia's Cold War History
What were the origins of the Cold War? What was the Cold War?
In this edition of Update-1, Broadcast Podcast Team member Lincoln Smith talks with Cold War historians Gary Powers Jr. and Christopher Sturdevant about the recently released book,"Cold War Virginia," which outlines the storied history of the Cold War decades in Virginia. They discuss in detail how the Commonwealth of Virginia was geographically and situationally central to the Cold War.
NPC Member Uses Photos To Illustrate Life in North Carolina
More than 200 photos were on display at the National Press Club as part of this year's members photo exhibit. Four of them belonged to Susan Dickenson, who lives in North Carolina. In this edition of Update-1, Dickenson talks to Broadcast Podcast team co-chair Mike Hempen about the ways in which her photos depict life in Jamestown, where she lives.