13: Using Stories to Communicate Your Message with Jill Collins

Everyone loves a good story, and those who are blessed with the gift of storytelling can capture the attention of every person around them. Storytelling paints a picture for us and helps us become aware of different people and cultures while allowing us to understand the experiences of others. A good story is much more than giving information but evokes an emotional response. Join us to hear from a gifted storyteller in today’s episode!Jill Collins is New Orleans’ hottest mystery writer and creator of the Morgan Jane Winters murder mystery series. Her books tell great stories and communicate a message. Her first two books of the series are available now, Surrender and Hide and Seek. Jill is currently working on the third installment, which is titled, Liar. She is a clinical research coordinator by day, author by night, and a flutist on the side. Show Highlights:Jill’s take on the importance and value of storytellingJill’s story as a New Orleans native as one of four siblings in a musical family; she started writing as a preteen and went on to get a degree in sociology at Tulane and a degree in drafting/engineeringThe inspiration to create Jill’s main character, Dr. Morgan Jane Winters, who represents smart, black women who are clever and savvyWhy Jill chose to have a psychiatrist as her series’ main character The concept behind Jill’s third book, Liar, and a brief intro to the storylineHow Jill’s books entertain, bring readers into the story, and convey a spiritual messageJill’s views on why human beings tell lies and believe liesHow we train ourselves not to be deceived by othersWhy you can’t move forward until you learn to stop the internal negative chatter in your lifeWhat makes Jill want to keep on writing (Her current series is composed of five planned books!)Why Jill firmly believes that she is obeying God’s voice in her life by writing her booksParting words from Jill: Resources:Connect with Jill:  www.jillcollins.netFind Jill’s books:  Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and wherever books are soldWant more Gayle and Tia? Connect with us on Facebook.