Casey Plett

In this engaging conversation, Casey Plett, a Lambda Literary Award-winning author, dives into her latest work, On Community. She unpacks the messy and multifaceted nature of community, emphasizing personal experiences, particularly from a trans perspective. Plett discusses how informal social interactions nurture belonging, while also exploring the duality of community—its inclusions and exclusions. She highlights the creative tension between fiction and nonfiction, advocating for deeper insights into human experiences. Expect an enlightening take on what it truly means to connect.

Casey Plett, author, discusses topics such as the impact of the queer community, the future of trans publishing, accidentally teaching about COGIATI, Mennonite masculinity, Super Smash Bros, Taylor Swift's 'Red,' Auto Straddle's controversy, preferences in gender terminology, the evolution of names, reluctance to share personal opinions, isolation and consequences, and the future of gender.