Waiting for the Upset

"A tale of basketball, fathers and sons, and toxic masculinity. A story about good men who have done bad things, but they're trying to be better."

"Brimming with tension and tough self-reflection, James Newman's WAITING FOR THE UPSET is a superb suburban noir that tackles toxic masculinity in a fresh and fascinating way. Highly recommended."

- Ed Kurtz (NOTHING YOU CAN DO; THE RIB FROM WHICH I REMAKE THE WORLD)

"WAITING FOR THE UPSET showcases Newman's natural ear for the colloquial, identifying conflicts both quiet and loud within the mundane. Written with emotional conviction and urgent narrative economy, this story never loses its hold."

- Mike Thorn (SHELTER FOR THE DAMNED; PEEL BACK AND SEE)