This is something of a departure for me, because this book is not science fiction or fantasy, it is a trans autobiography. While that may not be of interest to many of you, it is a really good book. I was lucky enough to get an early (and signed!) copy, because I was a backer of this film on Kickstarter (also a biography of an amazing trans woman of color). It is out in the US next week, and in the UK in the middle of March.

My review of Redefining Realness contains a lot of personal references. I hope Janet Mock can forgive me for that, but I can’t really express how I feel about the book without explaining how Janet’s story relates to my own. You can read the review here.

While I was writing the review, two piece of music came to mind. The first is by one of my favorite disco divas, Amanda Lear. It is marginally non-work-safe due to scantily clad boy dancers.

I forgive you for Bryan, Amanda, really I do. I was too young at the time anyway. *sob*

And here is Peter Sarstedt with the song I mention in the review.

Dedicated, as ever, to successful #GirlsLikeUs everywhere.

Update: US folks, Janet will be appearing on Piers Morgan Live tomorrow. I expect the questioning to be every big as inappropriate and disrespectful as Katie Couric’s show with Carmen Carerra and Laverne Cox. And having read Janet’s book I have a pretty clear idea where the conversation will go. Thankfully I have every confidence in Janet’s ability to handle it.