Writers With Purpose

What will your grandchildren remember about you long after you're gone? For Linda Clifford, that question became deeply personal following the death of her husband. Determined to leave her grandchildren a meaningful legacy, she enlisted the help of Janet Hinde, her friend of more than 50 years. Together, they created Tutu's Pearls, a beautifully illustrated collection of wisdom intended to...

What happens when the relationship advice flooding podcasts and social media starts shaping the person sitting across from you on a date? In this episode of Writers With Purpose , Melvese welcomes author Kiddada Grey , co-author of Red Flags: Exposing the Manosphere and Protecting Your Heart , for a candid conversation about the manosphere, red-pill ideology, modern dating, relationships, and prot...

What does it mean to give a character a voice when that character doesn't communicate through speech? Autistic author and advocate Julie Day joins Melvese on Writers With Purpose to discuss Fran and the Canine Chase , the fourth book in her Pet Rescuers children's series. Fran is a non-speaking autistic child who relies on her assistance dog, Barnaby, for companionship, confidence and supp...

Have you ever stopped and asked yourself: Who am I when I’m not trying to meet everyone else’s expectations? Rev. Dr. Renita Allen-Dixon joins Melvese on Writers With Purpose to discuss her book, Finding Yourself , and the lifelong journey toward discovering and embracing your authentic identity. Dr. Dixon shares how our upbringing, relationships, past experiences, fears, and other people’s expect...

What happens when the guest can’t make it to Writers With Purpose? Melvese interviews Melvese. In this special unscripted episode, Writers With Purpose host Melvese steps into the guest chair as the founder of Written Words Publishing and she has plenty to say. She shares why she created Written Words Publishing, the problems she believes independent authors face, and why professionally produced b...

Author Mel Spears joins Writers With Purpose for a transparent and deeply personal conversation about her book, Growing Up in Christ: It’s Relationship, Not Religion. Mel shares a faith journey that didn’t begin with unquestioning belief. She once resisted Christianity, struggled with what she saw from people who professed faith, explored other beliefs and eventually discovered the difference betw...

What would you sacrifice to follow what you believe is God’s calling? In this compelling episode of Writers With Purpose , Melvese sits down with author R. Joshua Collins to discuss Preaching and Persecution in Sin City , the true story of a math teacher whose life took a dramatic turn after embracing his Christian faith. Collins shares why he left his former career path, began traveling and preac...

Have you ever lost weight, celebrated the results and eventually found yourself right back where you started? Tiffany James knows that cycle and she discovered that lasting change required more than another diet. In this episode of Writers With Purpose, Tiffany discusses her book, PHIT for LIFE: Find Purpose While You Lose Weight Naturally & Spiritually , and how she broke away from yo-yo diet...

Is God preparing your future spouse or preparing you? In this episode of Writers With Purpose , Melvese sits down with author Ebony Nicole Smith to discuss A Praying Wife in Waiting , an inspiring anthology that encourages women to embrace the waiting season with faith, purpose, and prayer. Ebony shares personal experiences, biblical wisdom, and practical advice on healing, communication, submissi...

What happens when the person destined to save humanity is already carrying unimaginable pain? In this episode of Writers With Purpose , Melvese sits down with fantasy author Lisette Martinez to discuss her novel, Born of Fire: The Phoenix Knight . Together, they explore world-building, emotional storytelling, flawed heroes, mystical warfare, trauma, resilience, and the realities of self-publishing...

What does it really take to build successful construction projects? In this episode of Writers With Purpose , Richard A. Reese shares over six decades of construction leadership experience, revealing why projects succeed, why they fail, and how better planning, teamwork, and integrity can prevent costly mistakes. Whether you're an owner, contractor, architect, engineer, project manager, or stu...

What does it truly mean to become whole? In this episode of Writers With Purpose , host Melvese welcomes Dr. Stephanie Keys to discuss her inspiring book, Becoming Whole Series: A Journey to Transformation Through Christ . Together, they explore emotional recovery, biblical forgiveness, identity in Christ, reconciliation, obedience, and how God transforms life's greatest challenges into purpos...

On this episode of Writers With Purpose , Melvese interviews children's author and educator Dontrel Hall about his inspiring Dynasty book series. From athletics and academics to financial literacy and perseverance, Dontrel shares how meaningful stories can help children develop confidence, discipline, and the determination to pursue their dreams. He also offers valuable advice for aspiring aut...

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...