May/June 2014 Press Release – Rockin’ #Goodreads: Bobbie Thompson’s Memoir
MEET ALANA 
|| MEET BOBBIE
Rockin’ #Goodreads: Author Bobbie Thompson’s Memoir
Inspires TG Forum, Chicago Gender Society
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY-JUNE 2014 ~ PLEASE CIRCULATE WIDELY
“I’m so glad I read your book–because this gives me hope that I too can be loved!”
– A fan of Bobbie Thompson
Bobbie Thompson’s Memoir Explores
Love Story, Spiritual Transformations
w/Trans 100 Awardee Alana Nicole Sholar
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“My Husband Looks Better in Lingerie Than I Do….Damn It! ” title a cheeky play on words covering important issues, sensual awakenings, spiritual epiphanies. [ tweet this ]
(L-R) Author-Educators Alana Nicole Sholar & Bobbie Thompson
Hot on the heels of Alana Nicole Sholar’s Trans 100 award, fans continue to discover author and partner Bobbie Thompson through Alana’s prose, and vice versa (love is powerful that way).
Bobbie Thompson’s book “My Husband Looks Better in Lingerie than I Do…Damn It! ” is a “companion” memoir to her partner’s book in every sense of the word. In it, Thompson shares literal and figurative transitions in real-life, living color. Even roses have thorns, and Thompson shares all her experiences sans fear or hesitation.
TG Forum and the Chicago Gender Society have taken note, and rallied to endorse Bobbie’s heart-centered mission: their reviews of Bobbie’s book and reflections on a love life worth living.
Many others continue to spotlight the value and healing power of Bobbie’s unique outreach–sharing what it’s like for straight-identified partners of trans individuals– especially those born, raised and living in a conservative Southern town.Select praise and excerpts below:
“This amazing couple has some of the most enriching nuggets of wisdom when it comes to the world of transgender. That’s probably because they have both lived their lives within it, in completely different ways.” – The Artist D, TGForum.com
“Bobbie continues her open and honest writing style…she discusses…living in a sexual relationship with a transgender individual whose physical attributes evolve. I found Bobbie’s perspective…to be a great supplement to Alana’s book. Bobbie has done our community a service by documenting her evolution.”
(Chicago Gender Society – ChicagoGender.com)
Both partners continue to generously share their hearts and resources, co-leading Trans* Friendly Businesses and their Customers,a trans-affirming business networking group Facebook. This year, the author-educators plan to launch a support group for SOFFAs as well as Google Hangout teach-ins and coaching sessions.
(SOFFA stands for “Significant others, family, friends and allies” of trans-identified people.)
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Alana and Bobbie are life coaches and public speakers, both available for interviews and speaking engagements.
Video
Supportive Spouses -What is “true support?” Bobbie chats w/The Artist D on The Fabulous D show about ideas we “think” we’ll never understand. [video ]
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For love & equality’s sake: Bobbie’s giving away a free copy of her book in May to share her message: “people are just people:” [larger image ]
Audio
Power Couple, Power From Within: Alana & Bobbie chat with Bookgoodies.com :
Free Podcast
Pull Quotes
“This person has been your friend for 30 years. You know the heart of this person…so just enjoy the person. It took me years to realize there’s not “two:’ there’s this one wonderful spiritual energy that is pure love.” – Bobbie Thompson
“”Dedicated to all those who live in fear of being different.” – Alana Nicole Sholar, Hung in the Middle Book Dedication
Connect
HungIntheMiddle.com
MyHusbandLooksBetter.com
Tweet Alana@Alana_Sholar
Tweet Bobbie @AlanasSpouse
Join Trans* Friendly Businesses…Facebook.com/groups/Trans.Creative
Alana Nicole Sholar is a Trans 100 2014 honoree, and both her memoirs and Bobbie Thompson’s garner community and critical acclaim. Signed copies of Bobbie and Alana’s books are available via MyHusbandLooksBetter.com and HungIntheMiddle.com. Singly or together, they’re available to teach workshops, writing courses and seminars about #girlslikeus, or to speak at corporate/public engagements.
For media, press and interview inquiries, please contact Ms. Thompson, Ms. Sholar or:
Press Assistant: JAYE JOHNSON | Hello @ sparklemission.com | 760-230-0976
Alana & Bobbie: Heartwarming Co-Creators, Trans-Affirming Educators.
Alana Nicole Sholar / Bobbie Thompson’s Interview/Speaking Topics Include:
Compassion in Trans/LGBQ Communities | Spirituality | Personal Development | Creativity | Explaining Trans/transition to family, children | HIV/Aids Support| Writers‘ Workshops | Life Coaching | Healthy Relationships & More
“The works of authors Alana Nicole Sholar and Bobbie Thompson are recommended for all readers and deserve a place in all library collections, particularly those serving small and rural communities.” - Facebook Group
