Drag Queen of Scots

Overview

The hilarious memoir from everyone's favorite Scottish drag queen and winner of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, Lawrence Chaney.

"It's no mystery or secret how much I enjoy Lawrence Chaney." —RuPaul

Lawrence Chaney is a testament to the strength that comes from drag. Lawrence (Drag) Queen of Scots celebrates the little boy learning to sew at age seven and his journey to taking the UK by storm. From growing up as the gay class clown and being bullied to finding an outlet in performance and drag, celebrating both his outer curves and inner beauty.

The book will showcase valuable life lessons and tricks of the trade, all told in Chaney's trademark charming style, and will resonate with anyone who holds dreams and aspirations that are bigger than the town they grew up in.

"Lawrence Chaney is the funniest queen by a country mile. She has delivered the laughs a locked down nation needed in abundance. But there's much more to Chaney than her quick wit. Her vulnerability is also part of her natural gift." —Vogue

Reviews

It's no mystery or secret how much I enjoy Lawrence Chaney. ― RuPaul

Our fabulous queen has arrived. Go Lawrence! ― Douglas Scott, author of Shuggie Bain

Lawrence Chaney is queen of the one-liner and the funniest queen by a country mile. She has delivered the laughs a locked down nation needed in abundance. But there's much more to Chaney than her quick wit. Her vulnerability is also part of her natural gift. ― Vogue

Gorgeous, hugely talented, funny, charismatic, adorable, Chaney is a goddess and brings us joy. ― Lorraine Kelly
 

If you were obsessed with Lawrence when they were competing on Drag Race (and who wasn't?), you'll want to get yourself a copy asap ― Cosmopolitan

Hilarious... gives a fresh perspective on the autobiographical drag queen format. Lawrence shares some of her most intricate and personal stories, as well as her extremely professional opinion on various subjects such as concocting a drag name, mental health and dating. ― Gay Times

A candid look back at Lawrence's journey so far - their difficult childhood, marred by bullying; their painfully relatable coming out story; their journey towards better mental health. It's not all serious - there are hilarious, NSFW sex stories, insights into the Drag Race UK werk room, and a practical guide on how to become - as the title suggests - a drag superstar. ― Pink News

Tackles everything from gender identity, the thrill of a wig and why Scottish talent is often overlooked. ― i News

Fantastic... feisty, opinionated and honest. ― Daily Record

Full of one-liners and charm, this cheery memoir comes complete with valuable life lessons and tricks of the trade. Absolutely fabulous fun. ― Best Magazine

Author Biography

Lawrence Chaney isn't just the people's princess, they're the reigning Queen...of Drag Race UK. Lawrence hails from Glasgow, Scotland but has exploded globally after winning Drag Race. This is their first book.