Just published my teen transgender novel^^

[micechasekittens]

I hope it is okay to post this here.  During transition, I couldn't find many books about younger transitioners or from their viewpoint, so I decided to publish my own.  'The Trans-fer Student' is about Rachael, a teen mtf, who gets the chance to attend a privileged girls' school.  Her dream becomes a nightmare when rumor spreads that one of the new students is transgender.  Events begin to mirror the play the school will perform, Arthur Miller's The Crucible' as a modern day "witch" hunt takes over the school.

I tried through traditional means; yet, I kept getting literary agents who loved it, but felt it wouldn't be an easy sale to major publishers. I think this book can become a strong piece of advocacy for trans youth.  Hopefully, this post is okay and I'm really sorry if it shouldn't be here.  I'd love to know what everyone thinks.

🔗 [Link: s7.photobucket.com/user/ChloePixelized/media/trans-​fer-​cover-​240_​zps0712c0c5.jpg.html/]

It is available in print and on the kindle.  http://www.amazon.com/Trans-fer-Student-Elise-Himes/dp/1494733447/ref=sr_1_1_bnp_1_pap?ie=UTF8&qid=1388966028&sr=8-1&keywords=the+trans-fer+student 🔗 [Link: amazon.com/Trans-​fer-​Student-​Elise-​Himes/dp/1494733447/ref=sr_​1_​1_​bnp_​1_​pap/] 

[gennee]

It's wonderful that you have the novel out in print, Elise. Someone will be touched positively by your novel. I happen to be apoet and will have a chapbook out later this year. The best to you in your future writings.

🙂

[Rachel]

Congratulations.

[Constance]

This is excellent, and I'll be getting a copy!

My first novel was about a bisexual male teen, but there was a trans girl in the story. When I'd lamented on FB that I was having trouble finding a young adult MTF novel told from the POV of the MTF herself I was advised to write one myself. So, I'm currently working on a YA MTF novel as well.

Hopefully, I'll be able to publish it later this year.

EDIT: I just ordered my copy!

[micechasekittens]

This is excellent, and I'll be getting a copy!

My first novel was about a bisexual male teen, but there was a trans girl in the story. When I'd lamented on FB that I was having trouble finding a young adult MTF novel told from the POV of the MTF herself I was advised to write one myself. So, I'm currently working on a YA MTF novel as well.

Hopefully, I'll be able to publish it later this year.

EDIT: I just ordered my copy!

Awesome about the first book and good luck on the second.  That was the reason that motivated me as the only teen trans books I saw were told from another's perspective. 

[Constance]

So far, I've read 4 YA trans novels.

Luna and Almost Perfect were both told from the points of view of people close to the MTF's, whereas both I am J and Parrotfish are told from the points of view of the FTM's themselves.

[Lavender]

Awesome! I hope it does well. I was pretty ecstatic when my poem got published in a compilation, so to see a whole work you have poured yourself into get published must be amazing.

So far, I've read 4 YA trans novels.

Luna and Almost Perfect were both told from the points of view of people close to the MTF's, whereas both I am J and Parrotfish are told from the points of view of the FTM's themselves.

All I have read is Luna, lol. I did enjoy it however.

[Constance]

Reading Luna pretty much was the catalyst for my transition.

[MadeleineG]

Reading Luna pretty much was the catalyst for my transition.

Luna and I am J are both wonderful. Haven't read the others.

Congrats on your book, Elise. It's a shame there's such a dearth of trans*-themed titles..

[Constance]

I actually liked Parrotfish better than I am J, though they were both great reads.

[Constance]

My copy arrived today!

It's next on my to-read list only because my son gave me a book for Christmas, so I'll be starting this one shortly!

[micechasekittens]

Luna and I am J are both wonderful. Haven't read the others.

Congrats on your book, Elise. It's a shame there's such a dearth of trans*-themed titles..

Thanks^^. Yeah, it is a shame.  The best one I've read was the non-fic book 'Whipping Girl: A Transwoman on Sexism and the Scapegoating of Femininity' by Julia Serano.

[micechasekittens]

My copy arrived today!

It's next on my to-read list only because my son gave me a book for Christmas, so I'll be starting this one shortly!

Hope you like it ^^ I'd love to hear what you think.

I just got it reviewed on http://greedybugbookreviews.com/the-trans-fer-student-elise-himes/ 🔗 =)

[Gina Taylor]

Reading Luna pretty much was the catalyst for my transition.

Luna was an excellent book and I'll be looking for 'Almost Perfect' and I'll definitely be ordering a copy of 'Trans-fer Student'.

[Constance]

Almost Perfect 🔗 [Link: goodreads.com/book/show/5982474-​almost-​perfect/] by Brian Katcher was actually recommended here on Susan's a while back. That's how I heard of it.

And it looks like The Trans-fer Student 🔗 [Link: goodreads.com/book/show/20468603-​the-​trans-​fer-​student/] is listed on Goodreads too!

[Gina Taylor]

Almost Perfect 🔗 [Link: goodreads.com/book/show/5982474-​almost-​perfect/] by Brian Katcher was actually recommended here on Susan's a while back. That's how I heard of it.

And it looks like The Trans-fer Student 🔗 [Link: goodreads.com/book/show/20468603-​the-​trans-​fer-​student/] is listed on Goodreads too!

Both books should be available through Amazon.com. And if I can get a good deal Constance, I will get your book as well! 🙂 They always give special deals when buying books of  the same category. All books are available . . .