Sparkle On!

Patrick A. Roland is a gay, bipolar, ex-drug addict, widowed abuse survivor and the author of three great books. His first, Unpacked Sparkle: a Story of Grief and Recovery, kicks off his journey of sobriety and self-love following the death of his partner, Pack, in January 2014. It was published in 2016 by Az Publishing. His second book is a children's book called Sparkle On! This book is about a gecko who is constantly bullied but chooses to fight this torment with love. Sparkle on! was published in 2018 by XLIBRIS. His new book, The Sparkle King, keeps the sparkle flowing as Patrick finds his way through several fear-inducing experiences by constantly choosing faith to overcome them in long-term sobriety. Patrick lives in Phoenix, Az. He is a peer support at a mental health clinic, where he helps others just like himself. He's also earning a Master's in Addiction Counselling at Grand Canyon University and is taking care of his elderly, terminally ill parents. He wants you to know you can do anything you decide to do if you love yourself.