Author Jessica McHugh joins Vince on the show to discuss her novel "Pins," inspired by her own experiences in the club scene. This episode explores the emotional, gritty, and glamorous world behind the book, with discussion spanning blackout poetry, the power of sisterhood, storytelling craft, and new horror projects.
Highlights
- "Pins": Real-life inspiration, re-release by Madness Heart Press, and the struggle of protagonist Birdie amidst violence, spectacle, and survival.
- Themes: Dark humor, grit, sexuality, and empowerment.
- Music as Motif: Use of “Rocket Man” and other songs as emotional anchors for the main character.
- Blackout Poetry: Jessica's ongoing commissions and upcoming horror-themed blackout collection based on "Wuthering Heights."
- Recent & Upcoming: Contributions to "Howl" (Black Spot Books), "The Rack 2," and the Gardening Guidebooks trilogy.
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