Interview with Natalie Johanson, Author of In Death’s Company

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write In Death’s Company?

I was listening to Johnny Cash’s song A Man Comes Around and had the thought to tell the story of Death. I love the vibe of the opening verse, and I wanted to write a story with the same kind of ominous tone.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of In Death’s Company, what would they be?

Obviously, for Lady Death, it would be A Man Comes Around. May Haines would probably be Toscana by Alessandra.

What’s your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

I love to read fantasy, but I’ve started branching out into more mystery/thrillers. I’m into dark romantasy stuff currently. I just finished This Monster of Mine, and I loved it!

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

I’m currently reading Ghostwriter by Julie Clark and The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman (I just watched the movie, and I loved it). I also really need to finish the Drowning Empire series by Andrea Stewart, but I just don’t want that series to end.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

I loved writing the scene where Lady Death returns to the Underworld and encounters an angel interloper. I had the most fun writing that scene, channeling Death’s anger at the audacity of the angel. I also really hated—and loved—writing a scene toward the end… but spoilers.

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

I wouldn’t say it’s a habit… more like something forced upon me. My cats will NOT leave my desk alone. Holmes will inevitably demand to sit above my keyboard and get annoyed when I constantly touch his tail, and Watson will insist on his spot on my lap.

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

“Well-behaved women rarely make history.” It’s such a poignant quote, made by a fantastic woman. Make your mark and be unapologetic about it.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

Don’t worry, there’s a second one coming!

Natalie Johanson is the author of the new book In Death’s Company

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