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Hello, and welcome to my website. My name is Graham Haynes, and I am excited to share with you the publication of my debut novel, Sam, The Visionary Kid & Al, The Fugitive. My writing journey began with a calling from God while I was walking along the canal path from the navie bridge to the lock at Perry Barr. It was during these moments of reflection that I felt inspired to write, and with God’s guidance, the characters Sam, aka The Visionary Kid, and his loyal companion Al, the Fugitive, came to life.

Sam and Al’s story is more than just a thrilling adventure – it is a divine mission. Fuelled by their devotion to Jesus and the Christian community, they embark on a quest to help those in need and solve crimes. Guided by the North Star, they follow the canal path on their journey to fulfil God’s will. Think of them as a duo akin to Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, tackling new mysteries with each passing day.

In 2010, I was called to serve as the coordinator for West Bromwich Street Pastors, a role that has been incredibly fulfilling. Prior to this, I had been raising funds for the charity, which supports homeless rough sleepers in the area. Inspired by this work, I am now working towards establishing my own charity, Safe Walls. This initiative will eventually use donations to purchase and renovate a property to provide shelter for those who have nowhere to turn. To help launch this project, I will donate 50 pence from every book sale to this cause.

I am deeply grateful for the unwavering support of my Church family, who have been incredibly encouraging throughout my writing journey. We are all excited to see this publication come to fruition.

I must also express my heartfelt thanks to my daughter, Nicola, whose love and support have been invaluable throughout this process. While she does not work directly with Street Pastors, Nicola advocates for the homeless and has been a constant source of strength and inspiration.

My work as a Street Pastor holds immense significance for me, driven by the profound love and sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. As it is written in John 6:47, “Verily, verily I say unto you, he that believeth on me hath everlasting life.” It is through this faith that I serve, working to honour the sacrifice of Jesus. I also serve as a voluntary chaplain at MMUH Hospital in Birmingham, having previously worked at Sandwell Hospital.

Thank you for joining me on this journey. Your support means the world to me. I do hope you enjoy reading my book.