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Author Event: Jeza Belle – Secrets in the Tallgrass
Join us as we welcome drag queen and author Jeza Belle to celebrate the release of her newest book, Secrets in the Tallgrass.
Join us as we welcome Drag Queen, Comedian, Producer, and Award-Winning Author Jeza Belle to celebrate the release of her newest book, Secrets in the Tallgrass.
Jeza will be joined by special guest MargOH! Channing in conversation with Bookstagrammer and friend of the store Colby Daniel. Tickets are free, but registered guests will receive 10% off the book. Sign-up at the link in our bio or the events page of our website. We recommend preordering your book with your ticket to guarantee a copy. Backlist titles can be preordered on our website.
Jeza Belle’s guest articles have appeared everywhere from the Huffington Post to the Advocate. Jeza’s books include the beloved, trashy cookbook “The Harlot’s Guide to Classy Cocktails,” and the highly controversial, “Jeza’s Jesus Juice-A Drag Queen’s Christian Devotional,” which broke ground as the first mainstream Christian book written by a drag queen anywhere in the world. Additionally, Jeza has ventured into the world of historical fiction with The Presence Collection, four standalone novels that feature LGBTQ+ main characters in settings where their existence has been minimized or ignored. The first two books, “Blood Rouge,” and “The Freedom to Love,” have received high praise for their bold and fresh takes on significant historical periods. Jeza Belle has proven time and time again that she is a force to be reckoned with in all aspects of entertainment.
MargOH! Channing is an established drag legend, comedian, cabaret star, and writer widely recognized for her signature “boozy chanteuse” persona. Renowned for her witty humor, raspy, gin-soaked live vocals, and over-the-top characterizations, she has been a prominent fixture in the East Coast queer nightlife and performance art scene for over three decades. She has been nominated for two MAC Awards for her NYC cabaret shows “Tipsy” and “MargOH! Sings the Booze”. Recently MargOH! returned to the cabaret stage, after a 4 year hiatus, with an all new show “Over-Sharing” and after a sold out run she will return to Pangea in September and beyond…
Colby Daniel is a kindergarten teacher with 14 years of experience creating inclusive, engaging classrooms where every child feels seen and supported. He holds a master’s degree in Community Engagement and DEI, which shapes his commitment to building welcoming spaces in and beyond the classroom. Outside of school, Colby runs a vibrant Bookstagram and organizes book clubs and literary events that bring readers together. He often shares insights on living with ADHD and his experience receiving a kidney transplant, using both as sources of strength and connection. Colby is currently working on an original writing project, continuing his passion for storytelling.