Wayne Welde is a retired marriage and family therapist. He is a volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) through the Children’s Court in Los Angeles. He is the author of several YA novels, including the Orphan Boys Series. His latest book, The Ghost in the Window, is his first venture into the theme of paranormal suspense. The story is in the eerie style of Ann Rice, Sarah Gailey, and Shirley Jackson. A sequel, The Ghost of Freddy Marsten, is nearing release.