Since finishing his first book, Richard has been studying how families can survive and recover after being shattered by trauma, while also finding out more about his mother's life. He has become a Samaritan and is involved with SAMM (Support after Murder and Manslaughter). He has been contacted by readers from all over the world wanting to share their own experiences and has been invited to speak at conferences on how people can rebuild their lives and deal with loss and anger. He lives in Leeds.