Sink back into your favorite chair with whiskey in hand, a candle burning bright, and your dogs at your feet. Journey into secret lands few will ever see. Kill for love, seek gold below jagged cliffs, and receive a call from a being out in distant space. Twisted Mind is a book full of creative stories, most of them true. At eight years old, I realized my mind was not healthy. I kept this secret most of my life, fearing I would have to take drugs or live in a straightjacket if I ever mentioned it. However, there were some hard times I believe being "off" might have helped my creativity. I don't suffer from mental illness anymore—I rather enjoy it.