Todd Smith: Journalist & storyteller with his debut novel, introduces us to the true story of his Great Aunt Josie.
RSS Feed Dr. Monica Sanford, DNP & Retired Marine Lt Col David Sanford sat down with Todd Smith. A life-long journalist, that got his start with the Washington Times and as the President George HW Bush Campaign speech writer, also the CEO ofWordsmith Branding Agency based in Nashville and Author of a debut novel Josie.Hear about the incredible true story of a black newborn saved in the middle of the night by a local businessman and raised by a white family based in the Deep MS South in 1906. Josie: A True Story of Race, Rescue, and Resilience is a powerful historical novel set in the Jim Crow South, exploring one woman’s remarkable courage amid racial injustice and hardship. Rooted in true events, it is a moving story of faith, family, compassion, and the enduring strength ofthe human spirit.
Todd has attended multiple book festivals and participatedin authors’ panels showcasing the true story of Josie his Great Aunt and his Great Grandparents WD Cook and Nora.
