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Dual diagnosed* from an early age, Matthew Peters dropped out of high school at sixteen. He went on to obtain an A.A., a B.A. from Vassar College, and an M.A. and Ph.D. from Duke University. He has taught various courses in a variety of disciplines throughout North Carolina. He is committed to increasing the awareness and understanding of the dual diagnosed.Conversations Among Ruins (All Things That Matter Press, 2014) is his first novel. His second novel, The Brothers’ Keepers: A Nicholas Branson Novel–Book 1 (Melange Books, 2016), is a political-religious thriller that capitalizes on his love for history and research. Currently, he is working on the next book in the Nicholas Branson series. He is a member of International Thriller Writers.
*The term dual diagnosed refers to someone suffering from a mood disorder (e.g., depression) and chemical dependency.
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Dianna Bellerose Life Coach 
Thank you so much for the opportunity to be interviewed on your show! It is the most in-depth interview I’ve had the pleasure of doing so far. I was given the chance to go into all aspects of my book and talk about how it relates to much broader issues in society, including the all-important topic of empowering women globally. Your kindness and consideration are first-rate, Dianna. Thank you for all the many things you do to inspire people and to help them share their visions. Please keep up the great work!