Torrey Peters Explores Gender, Identity, and Transition in Bold New Collection 'Stag Dance'

The author of 'Detransition, Baby' moves beyond expectations with a provocative mix of historical and contemporary trans narratives.

Torrey Peters' new collection, 'Stag Dance,' features four stories, including the titular novella about a lumberjack's gender transition in a mythic Americana setting.
'Stag Dance' combines historical research with creative storytelling, challenging traditional narratives of gender and identity through unique and unconventional lenses.
Peters reflects on the pressures following the success of her debut novel 'Detransition, Baby,' which shaped her decision to take creative risks with this collection.
The stories delve into themes of transition, sexuality, and human emotion, aiming to blur the binary between trans and cis experiences while exploring universal feelings of recognition and self-expression.
Peters draws inspiration from personal experiences and broader cultural contexts, addressing both the stigmatization of trans lives and the universality of transformative journeys.