Why does Our Lady Earth Matter?

Around 13 years ago, I was sitting in my own little coffee shop with no customers, feeling bored and anxious. (I gave up the place the following year — there was no footfall.)

A voice in my head started talking to me.

I’d like to make it clear right now that I’m used to voices in my head. Characters from my books talk to me all the time. The Angel Gabriel has been in touch, God has a word every so often, I have guides and helpers.

No, it’s ok. I know they’re probably just figments of my imagination but they’re often useful…