My Fathers Ashes tells the story of Ellen O’Keefe. After she is gifted a DNA test from her wife, she discovers that a long held family rumor was true. Following this discovery, Ellen finds herself caught in a terrifying web of lies and family secrets spanning decades. This excerpt from the upcoming illustrated novel is accompanied with behind the scenes insights from Lisabeth Blanche, chatting about her personal experience and the writing of My Fathers Ashes.