Waiting for Them to Come Back follows a boy growing up in a home filled with abuse and searching for love and comfort, only to be left yearning. Where did the idea for this story come from, and how did it develop over time?

I had thought about ‘what if.’ The question was ‘What if my siblings and I stopped talking to my mother?’ This is where the idea came to be, where I thought about that terrible thought over and over again. And imagined my mother looking out the window, waiting for her children to come home. 

I knew I didn’t want a happy ending. I want to show that this is a reality for many people, for whatever reason. Life isn’t full of promises and happiness. 

What are some things that you find interesting about the human condition that you think make for great fiction?

I think our selfishness and our ability to hurt one another are both fascinating and terrifying. What makes us human is what makes us inhuman too, for example: stubbornness, where we often learn the lesson the hard way. Pain is often a good place to start a great fiction, too.

What themes were particularly important for you to explore in this book?

Pain is a good theme for this book. Physical pain and emotional pain are what Walter experienced throughout the book. And then It was his mother’s turn. 

What is the next book that you are working on, and when will it be available?

I’m working on this sci-fi (which is a departure from my first book, drama) called ‘Revenge In The Hospital.’ Hopefully, it will be available in August 2026.

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