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In musical terms, I’m a child of the 70s. I grew up on the heavyish rock of Argent, Led Zeppelin, Free and Deep Purple. And when I’m feeling nostalgic, that’s still where I return. So you won’t be surprised to learn that I never really got into Rap, didn’t particularly get along with Punk and as for Garage, Grunge and Grime… it passed me by. That was, until four months back, when the artist Stormzy appeared as a guest on X Factor on TV, and sang Blinded by Your Grace. I’m told he’s a Grime and Hip Hop artist. What I heard was pure Gospel. In fact, for me, one of the best Gospel songs I’ve heard in many years. If you’ve not heard it yet, here’s a link: As I watched, I found myself worshipping: Lord, I've been broken Although I'm not worthy You fixed me, I'm blinded By your grace You came and saved me... You saved this kid and I'm not your first It's not by blood and it's not by birth But oh my God what a God I serve ….. Now I'm in a better place No longer afr...

That my latest book is fully launched. Now on Amazon , the book is out there. It is the heart-rending story of Linda and her journey through abuse, drink, drugs, drug trafficking, prostitution, prison…. and into a new life, a hope and a future. It is the story of life overcoming death, prayer overcoming cancer, love overcoming abuse. Written in the style if a thriller, it is a roller-coaster emotional ride, a story of a present day miracle-finder, a story of the power of transformation. Here are a few of the comments from readers: ‘This really is an amazing book. You will probably read it in about 2 or 3 sittings and your heart will descend into the depths and feel some of the pain - only then for it to soar as you read of this real life tragedy come miracle.’ From an Amazon review. ‘This is a real story, not a work of fiction, but it is as every bit as gripping as a thriller.’ From an Amazon review. ‘The story draws you in and I found myself still reading at 4am...the only reason I st...

Maureen Greaves talks of forgiveness in this amazing radio interview : On Christmas Eve, her husband Alan was murdered by two young men. Here she tells of her forgiveness towards them: “I see them as two people who have done a terrible evil….. but they are made in God’s image and were living a life they were never meant to live.” “I place them into God’s hands….. forgiveness is a strong commandment.” “It was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done…. To place them into God’s hands, so I don’t have to hate them or have any unforgiveness of them.” “If Alan could have spoken to me for the last time, he would have said ‘forgive them…. Don’t give yourself permission to act like that [unforgiving]’” “Every time I go past the spot of the murder, I pray for someone. And on Christmas Eve I will mourn Alan and pray for his attackers.” “We [the family] don’t want to live in a grief that traps us…. I will live.”