Why wasn't Andrea Vece's Layne Staley bio, Itch, Love Stories About Heroin, published this August as planned? Because the "author" decided "there couldn't be a greater tribute...than compiling a book of memories...and publishing it on the date of [Staley's] passing [April 5]." Blabbermouth recaps Vece's curious plan: "The first half...will now feature the original journal writings of the author...[the] second half will be titled "Memory Layne" and will contain stories from fans...as well as her 'experiences with the occult' while writing" Itch. What do Vece's occult experiences have to do with the late Alice in Chains singer? Can anyone publish anything? Ask Vece (or donate your Staley memory) at mediumpress(@)aol.com.
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