ISSUE 1 AUTHOR INTERVIEW: EK DATURA
Who doesn’t love some hot alien-on-alien action? We chatted with EK Datura, seasoned monsterfucking expert, about the art of making the monsters smooch (and then some). “The Dalgur’s Secret” can be read in full in NYGEL’s first ebook issue!
NYGEL: What piece of media was your gateway into monsterfuckery?
EKD: I have a poor memory, but what got me into writing monsterfuckery was The Emperor from Baldur's Gate 3 (a squid-like mind flayer for those who don't know). The tentacles were entrancing, and I had to write some of my own!
NYGEL: What creature or character is your biggest ‘hear me out’?
EKD: The Emperor? He still seems like a conventionally attractive squid-man, but he's very manipulative, so that goes along with the hear me out!
NYGEL: Did anything in particular inspire you to write this story?
EKD: In my book The Dalgur's Pet (that this short story is based on), I didn't delve too deep into the relationship between Vrix and Thase, since it's all told from the POV of the human FMC that they abduct. I wanted to give more insight into their background and, of course, write a "first time" scene between the two of them.
NYGEL: If you could add a monster romance to any existing story, what would you choose and why?
EKD: My answer is non-specific, but I wish more classic sci-fi had romance plot lines with aliens!
NYGEL: What would you like to see more of when it comes to weird and spicy fiction?
EKD: As much as I love the classic monsters, I really enjoy it when people come up with new alien/monster species! Or have a new take on a classic monster!
Be sure to check out EK’s story “The Dalgur’s Secret” in Issue 1 for a spicy, tentacle-y good time!
E.K. writes dark romance about naughty aliens, devils, shifters, and so much more. She likes to explore taboo themes and push the boundaries of what it means to find love, crafting unique creatures with all manner of interesting appendages and ethics. You can find more information at ekdarnellbooks.com or on Instagram @ekdarnellbooks.
