The Waiting Room by Jake Fraczek follows in the vein of his first book, Quicksand, as a collection of autobiographical short stories and poems. Tales of excess, shame, and adventurous depravity are woven with the underlying story of a son trying to connect with his terminally ill father, creating new age fables that are hilariously startling. Fraczek’s dark comedic lens displays a voice that finds strength in its openness.

Jake Joseph Fraczek was born in Massachusetts. An artist, he grew up painting, drawing, and skateboarding. Aside from writing, he hosts his Damaged Goods Podcast. Having traveled the world working in music, he is now often found surfing, cooking, and creating. He currently lives in Los Angeles, California.