My Beautiful Psychosis was published by Aeon Books on World Mental Health Day 2020 but I was unable to realise my dream of travelling around in a campervan, giving talks and sharing my story…due to the restrictions…until 2022!
MAY
1st May – ONLINE
The ISPS US Book Club (International Society for Psychological and Social Approaches to Psychosis) read and discussed My Beautiful Psychosis throughout the month including a webinar featuring alongside medicine healer Gogo Ekhaya Esima, from the film Crazywise.
10th May – NORTHUMBERLAND
Northumberland Library Health and Well-being Group
Author Interview and Q&A hosted by Diane W Wright, Senior Librarian at Berwick Library and interviewer Vicki Atkinson from Northumberland Library Health and Well-being Group
21st May – LONDON
Soteria London Fundraiser walk for the Soteria Network.
Soteria UK is a part of an international network promoting the development of drug-free and minimum medication therapeutic environments for people experiencing ‘psychosis’ or extreme states.
JULY
23rd July – GODALMING
Magical, Musical, Mystery Tour Through My Beautiful Psychosis.
At A Novel Idea, 9 Queen Street, Godalming. All proceeds from the bookshop go towards Catalyst, a not for profit organisation, providing a range of services and support for people in Surrey.
30th July – LEWES
Lewes Library, Styles Fld, Friars Walk, Lewes.
Author Talk, reading and Q&A followed by an opportunity to get your signed copy of My Beautiful Psychosis.
SEPTEMBER
24th September – SOUTHAMPTON
Writing for Mental Health Workshop at October Books, 189 Portswood Rd, Southampton
October Books is Southampton’s premier independent bookshop; local and ethical. It is owned and controlled by staff, members and customers, in the heart of Portswood’s independent high street.
OCTOBER
11th October – ONLINE
Imperial College London Lunchtime Virtual Talk Series
12pm–1pm The Division of Psychiatry with staff from Central and North West London & West London NHS Trusts
