Interview with AR Shaw, Author of The Coffee Killer

What’s the story behind the story? What impressed you to put in writing The Coffee Killer (Motel on the End of the World Book 1)?

I write within the post-apocalyptic style and The China Pandemic was my debut novel in 2013 however after the final couple of years, I believe most readers are prepared for one thing a bit of lighter within the style. I’m impressed by humor even in darkish instances and thought there must be a subgenre titled Cozy Apocalypse. A heat and fuzzy tackle the tip of the world as we all know it.

I got here up with a state of affairs for a way the world would possibly go on when you needed to run a motel and as a substitute of cash, you checked in with toiletries and scarce meals provide in a world the place no plant ever grew once more. Coffee will surely be a sizzling commodity. It appeared like a enjoyable undertaking, and I used to be proper.

If you needed to choose theme songs for the primary characters of The Coffee Killer (Motel on the End of the World Book 1), what would they be?

It’s laborious to think about something higher than Bad Moon Rising for this storyline. It’s apocalyptic however with an upbeat, if that is sensible.

What’s your favourite style to learn? Is it the identical as your favourite style to put in writing?

I don’t historically learn in post-apocalyptic style. But I do love some of the newer titles by Adrian Walker, like: End of the World Running Club and The Last Dog on Earth was hilarious. Though I’ll learn something by Anthony Doerr or C. A. Fletcher.

What books are in your TBR pile proper now?

At the second, I’m studying The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles. Amazing writer.

What scene in your e-book was your favourite to put in writing?

As you possibly can think about, I seldom get to put in writing humor however there are a couple of scenes between the motel supervisor and his housekeeper that have been quite a bit of enjoyable to put in writing. They have an amazing aunt/nephew sort of relationship, and he’s simply undecided about her character most of the time. She retains him guessing…

Do you’ve gotten any quirky writing habits? (fortunate mugs, cats on laps, and many others.)

I’ve an area heater below my desk and can run it, not as a result of it’s chilly, however as a result of of the noise it generates – even in a heatwave. It simply makes me lose time in a scene. I’m satisfied it’s some sort of portal.

Do you’ve gotten a motto, quote, or philosophy you reside by?

As a author, I all the time inform others you must be there, within the scene. Or it’s going to by no means work. (Bring your area heater)

If you possibly can select one factor for readers to recollect after studying your e-book, what wouldn’t it be?

3 phrases: This is fiction. (Trust me… it’s been an issue.)