Writers With Purpose

Sometimes the hardest part of faith isn't believing. It's waiting. In this episode of Writers With Purpose , Melvese interviews author and Christian mental health coach Camille T. Burgin about her debut book, In the Grey . Together, they discuss trusting God through uncertainty, emotional healing, forgiveness, waiting with purpose, and learning to grow through life's most difficult sea...

In this episode of Writers With Purpose, Melvese interviews author and literary scholar W. Lawrence Hogue about his book, Struggle, Resistance, and Decolonization in African American Literature After 1960 . Drawing on decades of scholarship and research, Hogue examines how African American writers challenged dominant narratives, reclaimed cultural identity, and reshaped literary history through st...

In this heartfelt episode of Writers With Purpose, Melvese welcomes Dr. Carolyn Coleman and several contributing authors from the anthology We Write the Letters That Heal: Vibrations of Healing. Together, they discuss the transformative power of storytelling, the role writing plays in personal healing, and the lessons they've learned through experiences involving grief, rejection, forgiveness,...

In this episode of Writers With Purpose, Melvese interviews Dr. Lady Papillon, author of The Adventures of Papillon children's book series. Dr. Lady Papillon shares the inspiration behind her educational series, the importance of literacy and communication skills, and how storytelling can help children develop confidence, character, accountability, and purpose. The conversation also explores t...

Can forgiveness truly set you free? In this episode of Writers With Purpose, Melvese welcomes author Cecilia M. Columbus to discuss her inspiring book, Breaking the Chains: Finding Healing, Forgiveness, and Freedom in God. Cecilia shares her personal journey through church hurt, broken relationships, self-forgiveness, and spiritual healing. Together, they explore what it means to release emotional...

In this powerful episode of Writers With Purpose, host Melvese welcomes author and poet Natasha R. Minier-Robinson to discuss her book My Heart Is Home . Natasha shares the deeply personal experiences that inspired her collection of poetry and reflections, including miscarriage, grief, chronic health challenges, faith, and emotional healing. Together, they explore what it means to find hope in suf...

In this episode of Writers With Purpose, Melvese interviews Devon Kimbro, author of The Chronicles of the Magus Bloodlines . Together, they explore fantasy worldbuilding, shaping believable magic systems, rewriting a published novel, recovering from creative setbacks, and building stories readers can disappear into. Whether you’re a fantasy reader, an aspiring author, or someone creating something...

Can faith and feelings exist together? In this episode of Writers With Purpose, Melvese interviews T.R. Monroe about her Healing & Freedom Series and the journey from survival to healing. Together, they explore people-pleasing, grief, emotional exhaustion, boundaries, anxiety, journaling, and how honesty can become the first step toward freedom. If you’ve been carrying too much for too long, p...

In this episode of Writers With Purpose , Melvese interviews author Mandie Dufour about her debut sci-fi thriller, Devour . What begins as a mission to recover life-saving technology quickly becomes a terrifying fight for survival in deep space. Mandie discusses existential dread, horror, worldbuilding, Norse mythology, character development, and the challenges of turning a novella into a full-len...

In this powerful episode of Writers With Purpose , Melvese interviews author Gina DiMarco about her memoir Laurel’s Diary, a deeply personal exploration of trauma, healing, intimacy, and emotional survival after sexual assault. Built from real diary entries, emails, and messages written over nearly a decade, Laurel’s Diary offers an unfiltered look into the psychological realities many survivors f...

In this episode of Writers With Purpose, Melvese interviews author GVictoria about her emotionally layered novel Still Mrs. Cole . Together, they discuss faith, marriage struggles, emotional abuse, domestic violence, therapy, healing, and the difficult biblical conversations surrounding divorce and remarriage. GVictoria also shares the personal experience that inspired the story, why she transitio...

What starts as a childhood friendship becomes a story marked by heartbreak, choices, and emotional truth. In this episode of Writers With Purpose , Angela Harrington shares the inspiration behind What She Left Behind and the personal experiences that shaped its core. From writing difficult scenes to handling criticism, this conversation offers insight into the emotional and practical realities of...

Healing from trauma is not a straight line and it’s not meant to be walked alone. In this episode of Writers With Purpose , Anne Richardson shares her personal journey through trauma, the role of faith and support in recovery, and practical ways survivors can begin reclaiming their lives. This conversation is both deeply personal and profoundly instructive, offering hope, clarity, and direction fo...

What happens after the breaking? In this episode of Writers With Purpose , Deborah Jefferson shares the heart behind her poetry collection Still I Bloom: Poems of Becoming, Breaking, and Blooming . From toxic relationships to rediscovering her voice, Deborah reveals how writing became her pathway to healing and growth. This conversation is honest, reflective, and deeply encouraging for anyone navi...

In this episode of Writers With Purpose , Rachel Branch shares the story behind her book I Win! You Lose! How to Overcome the Obstacles of Life . From childhood trauma to toxic relationships and emotional abuse, Rachel opens up about a 38-year journey of pain, healing, and transformation. Through faith, counseling, and courage, she found her voice and now uses it to empower others to reclaim their...

What happens after the prayer is answered? In this episode of Writers With Purpose , Melvese sits down with Dr. Annette West to explore her powerful book series Where Hope Took Root and the reality many people are not prepared for—the weight of answered prayers. We often ask God for change, breakthrough, and blessings. Then it comes, bigger than expected. And suddenly, what once felt like hope beg...

You’ve been telling yourself you’re not ready. Not experienced enough. Not good enough. Not “qualified.” But what if the only thing missing is your decision to start? In this episode of Writers With Purpose, Auri Jones, author of Miren: The Prophecy of the Four , breaks down the deeper truth behind storytelling—why purpose doesn’t wait for perfection, and why your story might be bigger than your f...

What if Jesus walked among us today and we didn’t recognize Him until it was too late? In this gripping episode of Writers With Purpose , I sit down with author Chester J. Delagneau to unpack his bold, thought-provoking novel Salvador: Sofía’s Story, a speculative faith thriller that dares to ask the question most people are afraid to touch. At the center is Sofía, a brilliant, conflicted young wo...

Some stories are easy to tell. Others? They take courage, faith and a decision to stop hiding. In this episode of Writers With Purpose , Dani Nicole—author, podcaster, and co-author of Moments for Moms, Volume 4 —opens up about the power of sharing her journey as a mother navigating real-life storms with resilience and faith. This isn’t polished perfection. This is truth. We talk about: The moment...

Grief doesn’t ask permission. It doesn’t follow timelines. And it definitely doesn’t leave quietly. In this powerful episode of Writers With Purpose , Elizabeth Green opens up about the loss of her father—her hero, protector, and greatest cheerleader—and how that loss reshaped her life in ways she never expected. What began as simple “Dear Dad” journal entries became Unspoken Goodbyes, a deeply pe...

Some poems rhyme. Others reveal. In this episode of Writers With Purpose , Waterfall Adams steps into the mic with The Eclectic Mind of Vee, a poetry collection that doesn’t play it safe and doesn’t ask for permission. From questioning what a “real job” even means in today’s world to confronting colorism, identity, and cultural contradictions, this conversation moves with intention and lands with...

Some stories whisper. This one kicks the door in. In this gripping episode of Writers With Purpose , host Melvese sits down with author Jennifer Jackson to unpack her bold and controversial novel He’s My Son, a story where a forbidden relationship between a college student and his mother’s best friend ignites a chain reaction of betrayal, deception, and emotional fallout that refuses to stay burie...

What happens when history refuses to stay in its lane and aliens crash the battlefield? In this episode of Writers With Purpose , Melvese sits down with sci-fi author Eric Goebelbecker to explore his bold, genre-bending series The Great War of the Worlds —where World War I collides with a Martian invasion in a way you’ve never seen before. This isn’t just science fiction. It’s a reimagining of his...

Marriage isn’t the solution. It’s the mirror. In this powerful episode of Writers With Purpose , Melvese sits down with Pastors Leon and Carol Threatt, who bring over 44 years of marriage and decades of pastoral counseling to the table. What they share isn’t surface-level advice. It’s truth that cuts, heals, and rebuilds. From biblical foundations to real-life application, this conversation unpack...

What happens when you stop censoring your pain and finally put it on paper? In this episode of Writers With Purpose , Melvese sits down with HoopsNHips Da Poetess, author of Her Collection: Vol. 1, a raw, unfiltered journey through heartbreak, healing, and becoming whole again. This isn’t surface-level poetry. This is truth. This is therapy. This is transformation in real time. HoopsNHips opens up...