Retro Fiction
Roy Philips had it all—fame, fortune, and a place in rock history. But when his band falls apart, he’s left grappling with questions he’s never dared to ask about himself, his choices, and his future. The death of his father pulls Roy back to his small-town roots, where memories collide with new challenges, forcing him to confront the man he’s become.
Across the street, Avery Kinsdale is living a life that looks perfect from the outside but feels hollow within. When their paths cross, Roy and Avery’s shared history sparks a connection neither expected. Together, they face the truths of their pasts and wrestle with what it means to build a future.
Poignant and deeply human, Expecting to Fly is a story of love, family, and finding the courage to begin again.
Heather J. Bennett is a writer and music enthusiast with a passion for exploring the hidden stories behind 1970s California rock. A SUNY Fredonia graduate with a degree in English and Creative Writing, she brings emotional depth and authenticity to her novels about the price of fame and the complexity of rock stardom. Originally from Long Island and now based in Dallas, TX, Bennett balances her day job as a Marketing Manager with writing—and wrangling her opinionated cat. She is the author of Letting Go, Expecting to Fly, Flipping the Record, and Helplessly Hoping.