Bustle Book Club

Paper Dollgive fans a look behind the TikTok stars hyperfeminine public persona.

Dylan Mulvaney was about ready to submit her memoirs draft to her publisherwhen Beergate happened.

I was actually really inspired by Glennon Doyle, whos now a dear friend.

Dylan Mulvaney talks to Bustle about her new book, ‘‘Paper Doll.'

Shes always kept journals, and started experimenting withThe Artists Wayat 14.

I grew up in San Diego doing professional theater and I always had these amazing queer adults around me.

In revisiting those entries,Paper Dollbegan to transform into an unvarnished look behindMulvaneys hyperfeminine, 70s glam veneer.

Dylan Mulvaney, author of the new book, Paper Doll.

If I can help anyone from that situation, Im always down.

Below, Mulvaney reflects on watchingThe Traitors, readingSissyby Jacob Tobia, and eating lots of Dominos pizza.

So I think reading about genderf*ckery in general was so meaningful.

Dylan Mulvaney released her new book, titled Paper Doll.

Now there are so many trans stories, and none of them are exactly the same.

I literally flew 80 bags back when I left London in December, but I have none left.

But when I was writing the book, I was eatinghot rolled chipsfrom Trader Joes, the fake Takis.

And a Dr. Pepper always gets me through.

I have this tie-dye dress that is so god-awful it should never see the light of day.

But its so comfy.

I want hair in a bun, no makeup on, stubble coming in.

Thats when, for some reason, I write my best.

Alan Cumming is my best friend, and Im obsessed with the show.

This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.

source: www.bustle.com