the shadows i followed: a phoenix rises

I live near San Francisco where I focus on a career in fiction writing. This Shadow Follows Me and The Shadows I Followed, A Phoenix Rises are pieces of my mind and heart. I am a recovering addict and strive to help people over come addictions alike. My writings are overtly focused on recovery of depression, addiction, and self destruction. I have an extensive background in creative writing and social science. Make sure to follow my Instagram page @joescandle. I love to post pictures of readers there.