Chi-Chi and Gitch

Alot of people ask me about these two characters in my novel, "The Long Road from Perdition".  Namely, if these two personalities really exist.  I have to say though, that I have known some guys that gave me inspiration for their personalities.  Go to any gay bar and you will likely see waitstaff that could easily be Gitch or Chi-Chi.

I envisioned them to be thin, wiry guys that flaunted their sexuality.  I think they definitely gave Nick a crash course on what it is like to work in a gay bar!  While I wanted these characters to be stereotypically effeminate, I wanted them to also show a strength and power when push came to shove.  When Nick makes the mistake of wearing his handkerchief in his backpocket, it was these two characters who protected him and  stood up to those who were ready to take advantage of him.

I also wanted to show that Gitch and Chi-Chi are hard workers...loyal to a fault and accepting.  Cause that's what it's all about when you frequent a small gay bar.  You're family.

JRS