Goodreads asked Alicia Cook:

Where did you get the idea for your most recent book?

Alicia Cook I wanted to do MORE in regards to the heroin epidemic. My articles had gained worldwide readership and I was helping people by connecting with them on an emotional level. But I wanted to do more. I had dinner with my aunt (her daughter, my cousin, died from a drug overdose) and she mentioned an organization that helped her and my uncle through the loss of their child to an overdose. The Willow Tree Center helps families where addiction is present at NO COST to them. They are a true NOT FOR PROFIT. So, I compiled prose I had been writing anyway (not related to addiction), and worked around the clock for two weeks and did a surprise release. I even drew my own cover. The mixtape theme just seemed like a natural fit because I love hip hop and music in general is so entwined in my writing style. It has sold beyond my wildest dreams honestly. And every penny is going to the Willow Tree Center.

flag