{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Johnson City Living","title":"194. Johnson City's Nancy Williams: Faith, Writing, and Community Love","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/177e204f\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2719,"description":"About the Guest:Nancy Williams is an author, teacher, and freelance public relations professional based in Johnson City. With degrees in French and History, Nancy transitioned into advertising, working for renowned agencies and companies like FedEx. She later taught public relations at Milligan College and pursued her passion for writing, authoring books that include a devotional for women facing infertility and the historical fiction novel \"To Love a Falcon.\" Nancy’s work is deeply influenced by her background in history, her experiences with Russian culture, and her strong Christian faith.Episode Summary:Join Colin Johnson as he welcomes Nancy Williams, a prolific author, teacher, and beloved neighbor from Johnson City, to the podcast. Nancy shares her journey from working in advertising and corporate communications to becoming an author. Her extensive background in history and writing shines through as she discusses her various projects, including her novel \"To Love a Falcon,\" which beautifully intertwines historical fiction with elements of romance, mystery, and Christian faith.In this episode, Nancy delves deep into her writing process, the inspiration behind her stories, and the historical context that enriches her novels. She highlights remarkable stories, such as Project Hula—a top-secret World War II mission, and discusses how her travel and family experiences, including adopting her son from Siberia, have influenced her writing. Nancy also offers invaluable advice for aspiring writers and previews her next project, a time-slip novel based in Johnson City. Don’t miss this captivating conversation full of local history, literary insights, and personal anecdotes.Key Takeaways:Nancy Williams’ novel \"To Love a Falcon\" is rooted in the true story of Project Hula, a secret World War II mission.Historical fiction can provide a unique platform to explore themes like faith, persecution, and forgiveness.Nancy draws inspiration from personal experiences, such as...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/kVR7xJ03NYhfF8_sXtvBTfSHl3i_ZVCt1UjNi6axA5o/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zMjQw/NGFjNzI2N2RiMTky/ZmZiMTFmOTA5YThl/MWViNi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}