Writers With Purpose

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Stories shape people. People shape the world. On Writers With Purpose, host Melvese sits down with authors, poets, and storytellers who write with intention. Each episode uncovers the heart behind the book—the journey, the struggle, the calling—and delivers real insight on writing, publishing, and marketing. If you’re a reader hungry for meaning or a writer chasing purpose, this is where your next chapter begins.

  1. Sep 26

    What Will Your Grandchildren Remember About You? | Linda Clifford & Janet Hinde | 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 inspire children and adults to live with more love, kindness, gratitude, and wonder. In this heartwarming episode of Writers With Purpose, Linda and Janet join Melvese to discuss the inspiration behind their book, the extraordinary friendship that helped them navigate grief, and the importance of passing life's most valuable lessons to future generations. You'll discover why choosing love over fear matters, how small moments can become everyday miracles, and why it's never too late to rediscover the magic of childhood. They also share the deeply personal messages they hope readers will carry with them throughout their lives. This isn't simply a conversation about writing a children's book. It's a conversation about living intentionally, loving generously, and creating a legacy that lasts. Listen, FOLLOW Writers With Purpose, and SHARE this episode with someone who believes that the greatest gifts in life aren't things.

  2. Sep 22

    “What Do You Bring to the Table?” The Dating Red Flag You Need to Know | Writers With Purpose with Kiddada Grey

    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 protecting your sense of self. Kiddada discusses the language and behaviors she believes women should recognize, including love bombing, pressure to prove their value, unhealthy expectations surrounding sex and gender roles, and relationship dynamics centered on control rather than partnership. The conversation also examines why people sometimes overlook warning signs when they want to be loved and what healthier alternatives can look like: communication, emotional maturity, self-reflection, respect, attentiveness, and genuine partnership. Whether you’re dating, married, raising children who will eventually navigate relationships of their own, or simply trying to understand the rapidly changing culture surrounding modern relationships, this episode offers plenty to think about. Follow Writers With Purpose on Spotify so you never miss an episode, and share this conversation with someone who needs to hear it. Then ask yourself: Am I paying as much attention to the green flags as I am to the red ones?

  3. Sep 10

    She Doesn’t Speak—But She Has a Voice: Julie Day | Writers With Purpose

    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 support. When Barnaby is stolen, Fran must communicate in her own way and work with others to help bring him home. Julie discusses why she created a non-speaking autistic protagonist, how communication can extend beyond spoken language, the importance of assistance animals, and why authentic autism representation belongs in children's literature. She also shares her journey as a late-diagnosed autistic author and advocate, the development of the Pet Rescuers series and what she's learned about reaching readers through autism events and independent bookstores. Above all, Julie wants autistic children who encounter her stories to feel seen, heard, accepted, and celebrated. 👉 Listen to the full episode, FOLLOW Writers With Purpose and SHARE it with a parent, educator, librarian, autism advocate, or book lover who believes every child's voice deserves to be heard.

  4. Aug 29

    Have You Lost Yourself Trying to Please Everyone Else? | Rev. Dr. Renita Allen-Dixon | Writers With Purpose

    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 expectations can influence the people we become. She also opens up about recognizing people-pleasing in her own life and realizing that while she was working to make everyone else comfortable, she could neglect herself and hide parts of who she really was. This conversation explores self-reflection, journaling, buried dreams, faith, purpose, confronting painful experiences, and learning that your past does not have to dictate your future. Sometimes finding yourself isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about finally unlocking the parts of yourself you never gave permission to live. 🎧 Listen to the full episode of Writers With Purpose, then purchase Finding Yourself by Rev. Dr. Renita Allen-Dixon. And if someone came to mind while you were listening, share this episode with them. It might be exactly the confirmation they need to start their own journey.

  5. Aug 29

    They Said “Never Pay to Publish.” Melvese Says Think Again | Writers With Purpose

    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 books matter. She also challenges the blanket advice to “never pay to publish” and explains why authors should instead learn how to perform serious due diligence before trusting a company with their manuscript and money. Then the conversation gets personal. Melvese puts her vision on the record: build Written Words Publishing into one of the world’s leading publishing companies, help its authors prosper, become a New York Times bestselling author, and demonstrate what is possible for independent authors willing to believe in their vision AND put in the work. It’s candid. It’s funny. It’s faith-filled. And there is absolutely no filter. 🎧 Listen to the full episode, FOLLOW Writers With Purpose and SHARE it with someone who has a story waiting to be written. For publishing, editing, formatting and ghostwriting services, or to discover your next great read, visit WrittenWordsPublishing.com.

  6. Aug 23

    Going to Church Doesn’t Mean You Know Jesus: Mel Spears | Writers With Purpose

    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 between simply practicing religion and developing a genuine relationship with Jesus. In this episode, we explore what it means to grow spiritually without expecting perfection, why God’s timing may not match ours, how to respond when God seems silent, and the roles of surrender, repentance, obedience, grace, and Scripture in developing a deeper relationship with Christ. Mel also shares a powerful reminder for anyone who feels they’ve wandered too far: God still wants you. Your struggles are not the end of your story, and your purpose is not in vain. Part of the proceeds from Mel’s book supports God’s Women of Prayer, Power and Purpose, the nonprofit ministry she founded. 🎧 Listen to the full episode, follow Writers With Purpose on Spotify, and SHARE this conversation with someone who needs encouragement in their faith journey. 📚 Then continue the journey with Growing Up in Christ: It’s Relationship, Not Religion by Mel Spears.

  7. Aug 22

    Arrested 30+ Times and Still Preaching: R. Joshua Collins Refused to Be Silenced | Writers With Purpose

    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 preaching, and chose to live among people experiencing homelessness. His journey eventually brought him to Las Vegas, where he says he was arrested more than 30 times while preaching and advocating for the poor. He also reveals what happened when he began studying the law and representing himself in court, what more than a decade around homelessness taught him about the realities people face on the streets, and why he believes Christians have a responsibility to advocate for people whose voices are too often ignored. At its heart, this is a conversation about faith, sacrifice, courage, purpose, and refusing to surrender your calling simply because other people don’t understand it. 🎧 Listen to the full episode of Writers With Purpose, follow the show so you don’t miss our next conversation, share this episode with someone who needs to hear Joshua’s testimony, and pick up Preaching and Persecution in Sin City to discover his complete story.

  8. Aug 8

    Why You Keep Gaining the Weight Back: Tiffany James on the Spiritual Side of Weight Loss | Writers With Purpose

    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 dieting and has maintained her weight loss for more than 13 years. Tiffany shares her perspective on the connection between physical, mental and spiritual “weight” and explains how faith, mindset and sustainable lifestyle changes became part of her journey. She and Melvese discuss sugar cravings, fad diets, binge exercising, weight-loss plateaus, healthy routines and why trying to change everything overnight can make long-term success even harder. Most importantly, Tiffany encourages readers to stop comparing their bodies and journeys to everyone else’s and learn to love themselves where they are while continuing to grow. 🎧 Listen to the full episode, 📖 grab a copy of PHIT for LIFE, and SHARE this conversation with someone who is ready to stop starting over. Follow Writers With Purpose for conversations with authors, poets and storytellers using their words to make an impact.

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Stories shape people. People shape the world. On Writers With Purpose, host Melvese sits down with authors, poets, and storytellers who write with intention. Each episode uncovers the heart behind the book—the journey, the struggle, the calling—and delivers real insight on writing, publishing, and marketing. If you’re a reader hungry for meaning or a writer chasing purpose, this is where your next chapter begins.

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    Written Words Publishing LLC
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    2026
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    68
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