James Downie is a bestselling author on addiction issues. He particularly enjoys helping smokers make a decision to stop to improve their lives. James' first book was the best selling "A Guide to Giving Up Alcohol for Non-Alcoholics." This book was followed by a 20,000 word sequel "Why You Should Stop Drinking and How to Do It." He has also written a brain twisting self help book called "The Blue Peg: Life Lessons from a Butterfly" that also touches on how alcohol can control people's lives. His books have been translated into French and Spanish.