The Fall follows a private detective in London who, after losing his wife and daughter, tries to find redemption in life. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?

I imagined a man who was bored of life. How he would feel if he lost what he cared about. What he would feel in pain, and how the experience would change him. How he would seek redemption, only to find a sense of shame for the way his life turned out.

What emotional and moral guidelines did you follow when developing your characters?

I attempted to demonstrate that the world and its inhabitants are more than just black and white characters. There are more shades of gray than there are of transparency. Where even wicked people can make moral decisions. People who are good can be harsh. And the main character strikes a balance between the two. He tries to help and do good, yet he isn’t afraid to get his hands filthy.

Ariel Fall feels that every decision he makes is wrong, sending him further into failure. Do you think there’s a single moment in everyone’s life, maybe not as traumatic, that is life-changing?

I believe in keeping things simple. At the moment, a slightly different worldview is being given. Where people can do whatever they want with no consequences. I believe in the outcomes of our decisions. Every action we make has an impact on the future. Just as I am aware that the majority of us are decent individuals. But, sadly, we are also capable of change. Not always for the better. “Sometimes all you need is one bad day.”

Is this the first book in the series? If so, when is the next book coming out, and what can your fans expect in the next story?

I wrote the book as a single piece. However, near the end of the writing process, I had the notion to continue Ariel’s adventures. I can divulge the book’s title: The Fallen. But will it ever be revealed? There is a concept if people want it to continue. I simply hope that this time I won’t have to open up healed wounds to grasp the character and accurately represent him.

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