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 burdens, embrace God's grace, and walk boldly in freedom.

Whether you're navigating past wounds, seeking healing, or striving to deepen your faith, this conversation offers encouragement, wisdom, and practical insights for your journey.

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 suffering, trust God through loss, and discover where the heart truly finds its home.

This conversation is honest, inspiring, and filled with encouragement for anyone navigating grief, disappointment, or life's unexpected challenges.

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 bigger than yourself, this conversation offers insight, imagination, and practical lessons for the journey.

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, press play.

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-length novel.

This episode is perfect for fans of sci-fi thrillers, horror, suspense, and stories that explore fear, fate, and survival against the unknown.

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 face in silence.

Gina discusses:

• The emotional aftermath of trauma
• Survivor misconceptions
• Relationships and healing
• Why storytelling matters
• How her writing became a tool for advocacy and recovery

This is an honest and compassionate conversation about pain, resilience, and reclaiming your voice.

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 transitioned from nonfiction to fiction, and the emotional reactions readers have had to the book’s ending.

This episode is honest, reflective, and deeply conversation-worthy for anyone interested in faith-driven storytelling and emotionally impactful fiction.

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 being an author.

If you’re a writer, reader, or someone who believes stories can heal, this episode is for you.

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 for anyone navigating pain or supporting someone who is.

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 navigating life after loss, pain, or transition. You don’t just survive. You bloom.