J.J. Salas (Phrique)

J.J. Salas aka (Phrique) is a unique writer of splatter punk. He joins Vince on the show to dicuss his debut novel "Gig of The Damned: Slay the Competiton," a unique horror novel that combines the vibrant world of drag queens with the thrilling elements of giallo. They discuss the creative process behind the book, including the use of humor, character development, and the inclusion of a glossary to make the story accessible to a wider audience. JJ shares insights into the inspirations for the characters, the challenges of writing a horror-comedy, and the importance of representation in literature. The conversation also touches on future projects and the author's personal journey in writing. He delves into the aesthetics of his work, the challenges of writing extreme horror, and the vibrant drag culture that inspires him. J.J. also reflects on balancing his full-time job with his passion for writing, revealing his upcoming projects and the creative freedom he enjoys in his literary endeavors. X: https://x.com/phrique Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books.by.phrique/ Website: https://phrique.bigcartel.com Substack: https://phrique.substack.com Tmblr: https://www.tumblr.com/phrique-idoki Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Gig-Damned-Slay-Competition-Phrique/dp/B0D5WF4KM7 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@books.by.phrique Threads: https://www.threads.net/@books.by.phrique #phrique #jjsalas #gigofthedamnedslaythecompetition #giallo #dragqueen #indiehorror #splatterpunk