Last week, we reported on the upcoming book launch for Trixie Mattel (Brian Firkus) and Katya Zamolodchikova‘s (Brian McCook) “Trixie and Katya’s Guide to Modern Womanhood.” Which was released yesterday! You can visit the book page in the link above to order yours!
We were able to attend one of the virtual live events to celebrate the launch of the book last Thursday, and last night we were able to join a second event. Both events were chaotic and fun! The two authors and Drag Race stars have amazing chemistry and play off of each other seamlessly.
The event was like watching an episode of their hit show “unNNHHhh” live. The event wasn’t too formal, making for a relaxed atmosphere and a really fun hour of celebration.
The pair said that the book is meant to be a satirical self-help book. They didn’t want it to be too serious, as that wouldn’t fit their style or personalities. The two give advice on “unNNNhh”—mostly unintentionally—and the book contains stories from each of their pasts in hopes they can teach the “modern woman” a lesson or two. Mattel said that using satire is a good way to “address truths in coded language.” So tough topics can be addressed without being too upfront about it.
Firkus and McCook are two different types of drag queens and have used their differences to cultivate an iconic partnership. While the two are wonderful on their own, it seems like they provide an effortless balance to each other when they are together. It is great to see their partnership evolve and blossom into what it is now!
“You can address truths in coded language” – Trixie Mattel
If you wish to see how they are for yourself, there is another virtual event today, Wednesday July 15th 2020 at 8 p.m./EST. There is also one on Friday, July 17th, 2020 at 8 p.m./EST. The events come with a book as well as access to the live stream. You can order the book on it’s own via Penguin House Books, Amazon, and Barnes and Nobel. Audio versions can be found on Audible. Stay tuned to Nerd Alert News for our review of this exciting work!
For more on Trixie and Katya, you can visit them on Twitter at @katyz_zamo and @trixiemattel. They post updates on their current and upcoming projects there, including Trixie (and Brian’s) music and Trixie’s makeup line Trixie Cosmetics, which just introduced a new collection! Katya just launched new merch through Merch Mother as well. They both have tours on pause due to COVID-19. So, stay tuned for information on when those resume!
Written by Melissa Rothman
