Featured Interview With James Weston
Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
My name is James Weston. I was born on July 15th 1981 in Edgware, Middlesex.
I was raised in the suburbs of North West London and I still live here now.
At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I had been fascinated by writing since I was around 7 or 8 years old. I was always writing fiction stories in my spare time. I was so into writing fiction that I was told to slow down and concentrate on other subjects at school.
The first book I read was a compilation works of Shakespeare’s plays and sonnets. I have to admit that his works made quite the impression on me as a young person and I have been a romantic my entire life thanks to this early exposure.
Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
My favourite author is Philip K. Dick. I am a science fiction enthusiast and the wildly political and philosophical nature of most of his short stories served to inspire my imagination when writing my short stories, which as of yet I have not published.
Tell us a little about your latest book?
My first book is called My Rehab Diary. I decided to publish my diary from an addiction treatment centre to give people a look into how I have unlocked my imagination for the first time in years, through getting clean of drugs.
The diary gives an insight into what I was thinking and how I was feeling for 90 days, at the most important time of my life. Not only do I expose all that is happening to myself, I also discuss the implications my behaviour before rehab had on my family.
The original transcript, which was written by myself in rehabilitation is unchanged. The names of the individuals I came into contact with have been replaced to protect their anonymity.
I am hoping that this published diary will send a message of hope and faith to all those who are suffering or have a loved one who is suffering from the illness of addiction.
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