Interview with the knotting Mystk Knight

We are truly fortunate to have a newcomer with us, Mystk Knight.  She has taken the BDSM world by storm with her new book, Rigger – Book One – The Trial.  Earlier this weed I post my review of the book, but here is another review from K’s Kinky and Classy Books.

I read this last night and was amazed, but not surprised, at how talented a writer Mystk Knight is. She is so descriptive. When she was describing the inside of the mansion, I imagined running my hands across everything as she was describing it. And when she was with Sir, I could feel and sense every rope being tied, every emotion being played out. I wish there were more. I want to see where it goes from here.

Rigger will live and play in my head and imagination for a long time. The book is so well described that I can still physically picture it in my mind.

This is Mystk Knight’s debut novella. If Rigger is any indication of this author’s talent. Watch out book world, she has arrived.

Now for the interview, the links to the book is above and stalking information will be at the end.

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What would you say inspired you to write Rigger?

I became interested in Shibari after I discovered the work of a rope master by the name of Garth Knight (no relation).  His rope work is, I would say, second to none.  It’s artistic, strong, beautiful, imaginative and unique.  He became the muse for my lead male character in Rigger for those reasons.

Give us some insight to your main character. What makes her unique?

My female lead, at this point in the trilogy, remains nameless.  She is unique in that she is trained in the Gor lifestyle yet is, at least inwardly, in control of her own destiny.   She’s a bit of a mystery in the first book, as is my male lead.  I’ve received some criticism for her lack of emotion but I wrote her character that way with purpose.  More of their individual stories will be revealed in books two and three of the trilogy.

A Shibari Master is interesting. Tell us what motivated you to go in that direction versus the more traditional route of Masters.   

I would say it’s my fascination with Garth’s style of rope play and the stories he creates in his work.  There are other rope masters, of course, who create some very beautiful work, but very few of them use colour or rock or multiple subjects or any combination thereof, in their work as Garth does.  The traditional Master/sub story has been told in so many different ways, and told so very well in a lot of cases, that I wanted to investigate a slightly different approach to the concept of domination/submission.

How much research do you do? Also, any practical experience that translates into your story?

My research was limited to browsing the internet and reading a plethora articles about various rope masters and their work, their subjects, the process of choosing, conditioning and preparing ropes for use and learning about aftercare.  Most other information I have gleaned from reading other authors’ work over the past year or so.  And no, I have no practical experience with Shibari, Gor or the BDSM  lifestyle.  At all.

What is the biggest thing that people THINK they know about your genre, that isn’t so?

The idea that those of us within the genre write pornographic material with no redeeming value in it other than gratuitous sex.  Also, the perception that the BDSM lifestyle is “abnormal” and one consisting only of control and abuse.  You’ve likely heard people spouting those misconceptions yourself.

Do you work to an outline or plot or do you write by the seat of your pants?

I am a pantser (one who writes off the cuff) not a plotter, so my stories tend to take on a life of their own.  I’m most often left feeling as though I’m a conduit for the words – a passenger along for the ride.

If you could collaborate with any other Author, who would it be?

If I could collaborate with any other Author?  Hmmm, that’s a difficult one.  At this point, working with any bestselling fiction author and learning more about the craft of writing from them would be an incredible gift.  The entire process has been one huge uphill learning curve for me and, while I possess a fairly strong understanding of the English language and grammar, I’m reminded every day just how little I know about the actual craft of writing a novel.  

What are your favorite books to read?

Obviously, I love reading anything and everything in the erotica genre; it’s become a passion.  But prior to beginning to write in the genre, I read science fiction fantasy predominately.  I also read crime drama, action adventure and mysteries.

What is the hardest thing about writing?

For me, the discipline of writing is most difficult.  I am a world class procrastinator and not just where writing is concerned.  I spend far more time thinking about writing than I actually spend writing and, while that’s definitely part of the process, I’d like to find a little more balance between the two.

What advice would you give to aspiring writer’s.  

Easy.  If you’re getting into the writing game to earn fame or fortune, don’t bother.  Either write for the love of the craft or don’t do it at all.

You can find out more about me by following any, or all, of the following links:

Amazon:  https://amazon.com/author/mystkknight

Goodreads:  https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15846381.Mystk_Knight

Facebook: https://t.co/iPzfwpSYkn

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/MystkFish

Instagram:  https://instagram.com/mystkknight

Website:  http://mystkknight.weebly.com/

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I want to thank Mystk for dropping by, and again readers don’t miss out on this wonderful book!  Don’t forget, leave a review.  See you all next week, and don’t be bashful, click the follow button and find me over at Facebook Page

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