I’m a 32 year old American, living and loving in the hills of England. I’m married to a lovely woman, and we have a 14 month old son. I work from home, writing content for web sites and ghost-writing for others when I’m not working on my own stories. I use Ruby Goodnight as a pen name, since my real one is much less exciting and not quite as Bond-worthy.
What is your book about?
My story is a spin of the classic Snow White story from our childhood, but in this case, rather than fleeing to a house of dwarves, she finds shelter in a fetish brothel. It’s not for those who don’t like a bit of kink in their reading, since Snow White engages in quite a few different fetishes and learns to love her naughty side in return for her safe keeping.
How long did it take you to write?
Not long at all, really. From brainstorming to final product, just a week or so. It’s a short story to start with, and I always seem to write fast when I write on this topic.
What inspired you to write this novel?
I wanted to find a way to please a lot of my readers in the S&M world with a little bit of a taste of several different scenarios. It’s almost a introduction of what the world can be like in the guide of a kinky fairy tale.
When did you decide you wanted to be a writer?
When my former employer demanded higher hours when I returned from maternity leave, my wife and I made the decision that he was the priority, and decided to take my writing and go full time. I started out ghost writing erotica for a number of clients, when one finally turned to me and told me I needed to start getting my stories out there under my ‘own name’. The fact that one told me that they were earning 5 times what they paid me also made me seriously consider it.
What part of writing do you struggle with? Character, plot, description or dialogue?
I do struggle a bit with descriptions, as in how far can I push the reader out of their comfort zone, and into a new world to explore. I always debate where to draw the line and keep things a bit on the mild side, and where to push it to the extreme.
What made you decide on self-publishing?
It just seemed to be the easiest option available to me.
Did you have a professional editor?
Nope.
Do you edit as you write or wait until your book is finished?
I always edit as I write. I’ve been told not to, as it can disrupt the flow, and it’s a habit I’m trying to break.
Are you currently working on any projects?
I do have a ghost-writing project that I’m working on, but I’m in the brainstorming stages of another book. It’s another fetish erotica piece.
Any advice for new authors?
I do encourage newbies to ghost-write for others. It’s a way to start building up a regular rate of income that you can live on while your own book is in its early stages.
Do you listen to music while you write? If so, what type of music?
I don’t listen to music, but I do have the television on in the background. Usually either BBC news or Disney Junior.
Best time of day to write?
Late morning – right after my son goes down for his nap, and I still have a bit of a caffine buzz from my morning cup of coffee.
Top 3 authors?
Top 3 authors?
A.N. Roquelaure, Charlaine Harris, J. R. R. Tolkien
Top 3 novels of all time?
Story of O, The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty, The Silmarillion
Top 3 movies of all time?
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, Rear Window , Eyes Wide Shut
What do you read the most? Fiction or non-fiction?
Non-fiction – I like to read to learn, so whenever I can get my hands on a book covering a topic I don’t know all that much about but am interested in, I scoop it up.
Is your book in Print, ebook or both?
Just ebook.
Where can your readers contact you? Links, etc.
http://rubygoodnight.com is my web site.
I’m also on facebook – http://facebook.com/rubygoodnight, and on Twitter as @RubyGoodnight.
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