Rajorshi Chakraborti is the author of six previous novels and a collection of short fiction. The Bad Smell Hotel is his first book for children, and is a collaboration with his 11-year-old daughter Leela. They live in Wellington.

You can find out more about Raj's earlier books and The Bad Smell Hotel at www.rajorshichakraborti.nz

Instagram: @rajorshichakraborti