Self-Organizing Man

File This Under “Who Knew?”

March 13, 2008 – 3:15 pm

April 1 is the official birthday of Homofactus Press. We’ll be three in about two and a half weeks. Had you told me five years ago I would grow up to become a publisher, I would have scoffed. But I’ve come to believe that our ragtag company of two - both working full time jobs elsewhere - are the poster kids for the whole industry around Start Where You’re At and See What Happens.

Who knew? Tonight our third (!) author (and Self-Organizing Men contributor) Scott Turner Schofield will debut his acclaimed solo plays. I’m tickled…..

Please join us in welcoming Atlanta-based performance artist Scott Turner Schofield to celebrate the release of his new book, Two Truths & a Lie at Atlanta’s Charis Books & More. Two Truths and a Lie is a memoir in the form of three solo plays written and performed by Scott Turner Schofield. From inside the often hilarious—but all too real—moments of his young life on the Homecoming Court and Debutante Ball circuit (in a dress), through a closet of suits to find one that fits, Schofield comes out with truly unbelievable stories of a body in search of an identity. By turns slapstick and slap-to-the-face, this drama invites audiences and readers to explore gender, sex, sexuality, and self in their own first person. Come see Turner perform excerpts of his memoir, then stick around for the Q & A and book-signing.

We believe we are lucky publishers! Scott chose us to publish his groundbreaking, funny, and poignant performance pieces. If you haven’t yet seen Scott in “Underground Transit,” “Debutante Balls,” or “127 EASY Steps,” read his words to get a feel for his inborn comedic timing. After reading his plays you will put seeing him perform as an “A” on your personal to-do list.

You can buy your own copy here.

You’ll be glad you did, as are we for publishing these timely, important, and unique ways to tell one person’s trans/gender queer/raced/classed/regionalized history.

Congratulations and Big Love!

Jay and Ms. H. (x-posted at www.homofactuspress.com)