Cozy up for a special holiday edition of the Writer’s Way podcast! In this heartwarming episode, host Jessica Wilkins sits down with Emmazina Day, a retired certified nurse whose compassion and life experiences shine through every story she tells.

Emmazina shares the faith-filled journey that led her to become an author, the real-life inspiration behind her Christmas book The Little Red Coat, and the powerful messages she hopes young readers take away, kindness, respect, empathy, and hope. We also talk about her unique character names, her writing process, collaborating with an illustrator, and what’s coming next, including an audiobook, Whispers of the Heart, and a new project inspired by Mary’s life before Jesus.

Grab your cocoa, settle in by the tree, and enjoy an uplifting conversation filled with Christmas spirit and meaningful storytelling.

In this episode of the Writer’s Way Podcast, host Jessica Wilkins sits down with Christian author William T. Daniels to talk about faith, transformation, and the powerful question behind his book, Who Is This God?

William shares his personal journey of redemption, how a single spiritual question led him to write his book, and why building an honest relationship with God matters. He also gives a preview of his upcoming book, Warfare, and the spiritual growth it explores.

A heartfelt conversation about faith, purpose, and spiritual renewal.

From bedtime stories to a full-length adventure—this episode of Writer’s Way Podcast features retired physician and author William “Bill” Courter, sharing the heart behind his new fiction series, The Champagne Legend.

Bill takes us back to the nightly family tradition that inspired Searching for Babbo: a brave little mouse named Sweet Pea who sneaks beyond the white picket fence and faces one dangerous animal after another. In the novel, Sweet Pea’s mission turns urgent when her father Babbo vanishes right before winter—leaving the family in grief… except for Sweet Pea, who chooses belief over despair and sets out to find him.

Along the way, we hear about Babbo's mysterious past (including a lab tattoo and “enhanced” skills), Sweet Pea’s red cape that becomes her lifeline, a surprising new companion named Willow, and the legend of a champagne-furred mouse that may be closer to home than she ever imagined. Bill also shares the values woven through the story—courage, perseverance, learning through mistakes, and the bond of family.

If you love heartwarming adventure with mystery, humor, and big themes for the child within us all, this one’s for you.

What does a life of creativity, faith, and service look like when it’s lived fully from the heart?

In this episode of Writer’s Way, host Jessica Wilkins sits down with Vanessa Gail Jarrett—author, music producer, designer, mom, and grandmama—for a deeply inspiring conversation about creativity as a calling. Vanessa shares how her love for music and writing began in childhood, how service shaped her voice, and why every project she creates starts with a message meant to help others heal.

From writing poetry that turned into songs, to creating books that guide children and uplift women, Vanessa opens up about forgiveness, faith, family, and finding purpose through creativity. This episode is a reminder that when compassion and creativity walk hand in hand, the impact can last a lifetime.

Featuring: Vanessa Gail Jarrett, author of The Power to Love
A heartfelt listen for anyone drawn to faith, storytelling, service, and purpose-driven creativity.

Some stories are written from memory. Others are written from faith.Mary Rumble Flemming’s come from both.

In this heartfelt episode of Writer’s Way, host Jessica Wilkins sits down with North Carolina author and poet Mary Rumble Flemming, whose writing blends faith, family, nature, and lived experience into messages meant to encourage and awaken the heart. Raised in a close-knit “village” of great aunts, uncles, and church-centered wisdom, Mary shares how her ancestors’ voices still echo through her poetry today.

Mary opens up about discovering her gift later in life, finding Scripture woven naturally into her words, and why she believes writing is a calling meant to be shared—not buried. The conversation explores her books What Is Your Prayer, We Need to Get It Right or We’ll Be Tight, and her newest work Raw, No Judgment, along with her vision to reach everyone, not just churchgoers.

From walking miles in prayer, to turning criticism into purpose, to trusting God through discouragement, this episode is a powerful reminder to keep the faith, keep writing, and keep going—even when others doubt your dream.

A reflective, faith-centered episode about purpose, perseverance, and using your God-given gifts to help others.

Featuring: Mary Rumble FlemmingWebsite: authormaryrumbleflemmingggic.com (God Got It Covered)

Some books are carefully outlined. Tammy Johnson’s began with a pen, a parked car, and a quiet conversation with God during one of the hardest seasons of her life.

In this episode of Writer’s Way, host Jessica Wilkins sits down with Tammy, author of Overwhelming Victories in All These Difficulties, for an honest, deeply personal conversation about healing, faith, and telling yourself the truth. What started as private journal entries—written while navigating marriage, loss, motherhood, and long-buried pain—slowly became a book that has given countless readers permission to cry, reflect, and begin again.

Tammy opens up about the moments that shaped her most powerful pieces, including “Tomorrow,” “The Days of Thanksgiving,” and “I Cried,” and why she believes the things we avoid don’t disappear—they wait. Through prayer, transparency, and radical self-honesty, she shares how surviving can turn into becoming.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, emotionally tired, or unsure how to move forward, this episode feels like a quiet moment of truth—and a reminder that healing doesn’t have to be loud to be real.

Featuring Tammy Johnson — Overwhelming Victories in All These Difficulties & Behind the Mask

What does it really mean to pull the trigger—and live with it afterward?
In this deeply reflective episode of Writer’s Way, host Jessica Wilkins sits down with Arthur Edwards, author of War Is Hell, to explore war, morality, and the lifelong quest for understanding in the face of violence.

Arthur, a Korean War veteran, former naval officer, aerospace engineer, and passionate student of history, didn’t write War Is Hell to glorify battle. He wrote it to answer a question that has lingered with him since childhood: How do we justify killing another human being—even in the name of war?

With wisdom drawn from his years of service, his family’s military legacy, and decades of personal reflection, Arthur delves into his experiences—from commanding men in combat to channeling his remorse into a life of service to the homeless. This conversation goes beyond action and heroics, touching on the complex emotions of guilt, faith, leadership, and the haunting aftermath of war.

This isn’t a typical war story—it’s about the weight soldiers carry long after the fighting ends, and the search for meaning when answers seem out of reach.

A thought-provoking, emotional episode for listeners who crave stories that ask the hard questions, without offering easy answers. Perfect for those interested in history, war memoirs, philosophy, and the human cost of conflict.

Every day, more than 300 Americans die from drug overdose and most people never hear their names.
Joseph M. Kress has spent a lifetime trying to change that.

In this deeply moving episode of the Writer’s Way Podcast, host Jessica Wilkins sits down with retired police lieutenant and former SWAT sniper Joseph M. Crest, author of Single-Handed.

Joseph’s path into law enforcement began with an unimaginable loss; the murder of his brother just days after his wedding. That tragedy became the driving force behind a 26-year career focused on violent offenders and major drug traffickers, working alongside agencies such as the FBI, DEA, ATF, ICE, and the Secret Service. In this conversation, Joseph reflects on the moments that shaped him most: the intensity of SWAT work, the injuries that ended his career, the lives he helped save, and the cases that never leave you.

He also shares why he wrote Single-Handed as a tribute to his brother—and why he believes America’s drug crisis is not just a law-enforcement issue, but a failure of prevention and education. Drawing from decades of firsthand experience, Joseph explains how addiction really begins, why many programs fall short, and what must change to protect the next generation.

Raw, honest, and urgent, this episode is a powerful conversation about loss, service, accountability, and the responsibility we all share in keeping our communities safe.

A must-listen for readers, parents, educators, and anyone who believes awareness can save lives.

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