Beautiful Ghosts: A Queer Memoir of San Francisco

Sherilyn Connelly, a Generation X transgender woman, came out in 1999 and found refuge in the San Francisco goth scene. This memoir details her journey of dealing with a toxic relationship, finding her voice as a woman, and rekindling her love for cult films and horror conventions. It also captures a bygone era of sex, music, and San Francisco's darker underworld.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 277 pages
Publication date: 30 July 2022
Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc

Sherilyn Connelly, a transgender woman from Generation X, bravely came out of the closet in 1999, while her own identity was still evolving. However, she faced a challenging and suffocating relationship, and her employment at a tech company came to an end when the dot-com bubble burst. In the midst of this adversity, Connelly found solace in the San Francisco goth scene, where a goth boy from Bolinas introduced her to the world of makeup. This transformative experience led her to discover her true self and become a writer.

Connelly's memoir is a captivating and eye-opening account of her journey. It delves into her experiences with a toxic partner, her struggles to find her voice as a woman, and her passion for cinema. As a lifelong cinephile, she recounts how she honed her writing skills, rekindled her love for cult films and horror conventions, and learned the secrets to becoming a star. Her memoir also paints a vivid portrait of a bygone era of sex, music, and San Francisco, with its darker underworld of goth strays, including her literate vampires and beautiful ghosts.

Through her memoir, Sherilyn Connelly shares her resilience, strength, and determination in the face of adversity. Her story is a testament to the power of self-discovery and the ability to overcome obstacles. It inspires readers to embrace their true selves, pursue their passions, and never lose sight of their dreams.

Weight: 151g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781476686332