The Cellar
by Richard Dela Cruz
Genre: Post-Apocalyptic/Sci-Fi
22,000 words
A hundred years after The Event, the earth has become a vast, barren wasteland. In this dying world, seventeen-year-old Daren is the sole hunter for his village. But food is scarce, and it’s only a matter of time before they all die of hunger or worse…until he discovers a can of beans, new and pristine, as if fresh from a factory. Where did it come from? And will he discover its source in time to save his people?
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Richard, how did you come up with the title for your book? Does it have any special meaning?
I chose The Cellar as the title because I wanted it to be simple, cryptic, and intriguing. It doesn’t give away much and makes you curious enough to take a crack at the book.
Who was your favorite character and why?
I like Lara because she’s smart and resourceful. And for a girl who grew up in a somber wasteland, she manages to project a great personality with an ample amount of cuteness.
Does your book have any underlying theme, message, or moral?
To be honest, I never really set out to go for any specific message or theme. Foremost in my mind was to tell a good story. But it’s quite likely I might have inserted a theme in there subconsciously, and I’ll leave it to the reader to discover it.
What would/could a reader or reviewer say about this book that shows they “get” you as an author?
If a reader appreciates the surprising twist in the end and the nice little quirks I gave my characters I can safely say that they totally get my style.
Give us an excerpted quote from your favorite review of this book:
“This is a wonderful novella! Its compelling story line is inspired, and contains surprising twists and memorable characters. I encourage this author to continue this saga as a full novel.”
Where can people learn more about your writing?
http://richarddelacruzbooks.blogspot.com/
