If you’re new to my books, here’s what I’ll say: I gave free books to many people at Trans Pride LA yesterday. My books are difficult for some to read, but living it all was harder. That said, the tone of the happy man you met yesterday in Hollywood is not the same as the one you will read in those books.
I write non-fiction to document proof of life and to showcase the reality of what the world has been like for me as a gay transgender man. For cisgender people who will be reading my books, I speak a lot about your community in the books in very blunt terms, as frankly, I’ve not been treated all too well by a great many cis people since transitioning. So my note to anyone reading my books who does not share my identity or sexuality is, step outside of yourself, do not center yourself when hearing the word cisgender, but know that within the cis community, you are already doing your work by simply being open enough to consider reading any of my work regarding my life.
I appreciated meeting so many nice people yesterday. I had a great many conversations with both trans and cis people. I want to thank the cis people who showed up and spoke to me with respect. I needed to experience more of that yesterday, and I’m glad to have met you.
Also, a big shout-out to a gentleman named Rick, a father of two trans daughters, whose conversation, whether he realized it or not, made my entire day.
I hope, when cis allies read my book, they know I see them too.
ABOUT DYLAN THOMAS COTTER:
Rebel with a cause, driven by authenticity, self-expression, and liberation for all.
Dylan Thomas Cotter is a strategist, public relations leader, and brand communications executive with more than fifteen years of experience at the intersection of entertainment, media, and technology.
Cotter is known for securing numerous Tier 1 (top-tier) and Tier 2 media placements across key markets including but not limited to GQ, Rolling Stone, Out Magazine, The Advocate, Pride, Inked Magazine, Real Simple, VICE, KTLA, Reader’s Digest, Mashable, Yahoo! News, Yahoo! Life UK, Newsweek, Men’s Health, Parade Magazine, Betches, U.S. News & World Report, Women’s Health Magazine, NursingColleges.com, Women.com, South China Morning Post, Truthout, MIC, The Manual, Curl Magazine, International Business Times UK, TechRound, GB News, The Irish Star US, The Mirror, MSN and AOL.
Cotter is an advisor to founders, artists, and executives on brand positioning, reputation, corporate social responsibility, and strategic communications. As an openly gay transgender professional, Dylan Thomas Cotter is committed to fostering inclusive, respectful, and affirming work environments.
His latest book, THINK LIKE A TRANSGENDER THOUGHT LEADER, is out now, and his memoir, TRANSGENDER & TRIGGERING THE LIFE OF DYLAN THOMAS COTTER, is available now at Barnes & Noble, Harvard Book Store, Book Soup, and Skylight Books, amongst other fine retailers, and is distributed worldwide through IngramSpark.