Vom Dämon verweht

The tone is so light and funny despite the demon battles—did the author set out to create a comedic paranormal story from the start?

The sunny, laid-back California backdrop contrasted with the dark themes—what effect did that have on the story's atmosphere for others?

Typically, demons are depicted as purely evil, but this character has a lot of personality. I wonder if the author based this on any personal experiences or observations.