To Boston With Love

So many words have been written in the wake of the tragedy of the Boston Marathon bombings. In fact, I don't think I can add anything to it, except to express my deepest sympathies to those who've been affected by such a horrific event. As of writing, we don't know who did, nor why they did it. All I hope is that whoever did cause such pain and chaos is caught and brought to justice very quickly.

I do want to say something though, and it's something that many people across the globe express on a daily basis.

The world needs Love.

Lots and lots of love.

It doesn't matter how. It doesn't matter what. As long as love's being put out things will begin to change. People may laugh. They may scorn but it's true. Love can change everything. Even a smile can change someone's day. Heck, it can change someone's life. No one knows what anyone else is going through. Someone could be going through the worst day of their life and something as simple as a smile could change it all. It could save their life.

Love, love, love. We need more of it! The world needs more of it! Love's good so pass it on!

Reality Bites

In the latter half of 2012, I had an email from the extremely cool Wiz Green. Would I be willing to write a biographical piece about my rise from drug addict on the verge of needing a liver transplant to the Queen of Steam (a friend's words, not mine!)?

It took me about 2.5 seconds to say yes and hit the reply button

This week sees the launch of that book, a collection of stories from various authors who've been through something and managed, against all adversity, to rise through it.

Writing the piece was amazingly cathartic and a chance for me to gather my thoughts of that period of my life. As you know, I have no qualms about talking about my addictions. If I can stop even one person from making the same mistakes that I did, then my work is done. If I can help one person realise that there's life outside of that cycle, then I'm happy. And if there's anyone reading this blog who needs someone to listen to, then just drop me a line. I promise not to judge. Just to listen and to offer a shoulder. I know what it's like. I've been in that place where no one would listen. I've had the times when people believe you can just snap out of it. And it's not pleasant. In fact, it's pretty damn horrific. It can be crushing and soul destroying. It can take away your passion and your drive. It can push you to the brink.

If you want to join in the launch, you're more than welcome to. It's being held online and is free to come and join. It's this Saturday, so get yourselves signed up and I'll see you there!

Reality Bites Launch - 13th April 2013

Selling Mars Book Launch - Saturday 27th April 2013

We're not far off from this now.

For tickets, go to: http://veetuindustries.eventbrite.co.uk/
If you've got any questions or queries, feel free to get in touch via the comments.
Take care and, well, hope to see you there!