Laverne Cox Instagram – And just like that… she was an author! 🌸 Love, joy, vulnerability, and all that is beautiful permeated the air at @strandbookstore on Tuesday evening. Y’all, it felt so wiiiild to be signing my books and discussing my life (and trauma, chiiiile) with Queen @LaverneCox. But she held me down and served up the levity with a side of spicy questions about “The Risk It Takes to Bloom.” I’m so grateful to my community and loved ones who packed the place out. I felt loved and cherished by so many folks from the various parts of my life being in one place. Thank y’all for all the support. Love to Momma and my sis, @jnyelhartley. None of this would be possible without your enduring belief in my power. Thank you to the little agent extraordinaire, @bobsinthecity, my @stmartinspress + @thekatzcompany crews, @strandbookstore for this amazing kickoff, and @versace for the fit. And THANK YOU, @michaeldajour, for capturing the magic. 💫 Here are the action items for today, loves. 📚 ORDER “The Risk It Takes to Bloom.” 🎟️ JOIN the second launch week conversation with @elliotpage at @bkmuseum TONIGHT. Tix available in bio. 🎧 LISTEN to Layleen’s story on @afterlives.pod. Strand Bookstore