Tag Archives: transfeminine

Short story collection about trans women, by trans author

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Shira

A Safe Girl to Love is a collection of eleven pieces of writing–fiction, satire, bittersweet humor–centering on the contemporary transfeminine experience. So readers go in knowing what to expect: the fiction is thick on scenes and vignettes rather than plot, … Continue reading →

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To Stand in the Light: superheroes fighting crime while dealing with mental illness

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Shira

“Antimatter pigeons are trying to hold the Empire State Building hostage. Rosita needs backup!” Imagine a friendship turned romance between young superheroes, one of whom has power over light, while the other commands shadows and darkness. Imagine the miles-deep yet … Continue reading →

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Trans Bodies, Trans Selves

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Shira

Last night I went to an absolutely brilliant talk hosted by Wild Iris Books. Trans activist and scholar Peter Cava is a fantastic speaker with the perfect mix of instruction and emotional authenticity. Their presentation was interesting, captivating, and had no dead … Continue reading →

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