GLBTIQ issues, feminism, animal rights, veganism, activism, retro (see music section!).
Music
I'm a disco queen! Also love high-energy anthemic dance music, particularly good remixes of older songs. I have eclectic tastes - I like Morrissey and Chrissie Hynde, Shirley Bassey, Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli, Blondie, Abba, Boney M, Pet Shop Boys, Amanda Lear, Divine, Marianne Faithfull, Diamanda Galas, Nico, Jayne County, Cher, Barry Manilow, Dusty Springfield, Joan Baez, Julie Felix, Velvet Underground, Leonard Cohen, Tracy Chapman, Tammy Wynette...like I said, eclectic!
Movies
Daughters of Darkness, Requiem for a Dream, Spun, Whatever Happened to Baby Jane, Videodrome, Secretary, Wizard of Oz, V for Vendetta, Notes on a Scandal, All About Eve. Plus a whole host of other golden age Hollywood movies (just about anything with Bette Davis in).
Television
Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Alias, Xena Warrior Princess, X-Files, Star Trek, Stargate, Prisoner Cell Block H, Murder She Wrote, Inspector Morse, Waking the Dead, Footballers' Wives, Will & Grace, The L Word, Law & Order Special Victims Unit, Law & Order, Commander-in-Chief, Bad Girls, Prime Suspect (& most things with Helen Mirren).
Books
Lost Souls by Poppy Z Brite;
Paradoxia by Lydia Lunch (and most of her stuff); Plays by Joe Orton; Michelle Tea queer writer; Peter Singer, ethicist and author of Animal Liberation; Vamps & Tramps, Camille Paglia; Douglas Coupland novels; Bette & Joan: The Divine Feud; Sacred Cows & Golden Geese: The True Cost of Animal Experimentation, Ray & Jean Greek
I am the co-editor of two books on sex, gender & sexuality, including an anthology of real-life stories by sex & gender diverse people. Visit my website for more details at www.katrinafox.com
About me: I'm a freelance journalist, author & editor with interests in social justice, sex, sexuality & sex and gender diversity, human rights, animal rights, veganism, environment, feminism, alternative lifestyles and health. I'm originally from London, and moved to Sydney with my girlfriend in 2001, where I'm currently based.
I've been a staff reporter, features writer and sub-editor on trade publications in the areas of human resources, building & construction, social housing and advertising & media.
From August 2007 to November 2008 I was the editor of CHERRIE, a monthly magazine for 'not-so-straight' women in Australia. For the past five years I've written regularly for SX, a weekly arts, news and entertainment magazine for the GLBTIQ community in Sydney,including a column Keeping Abreast. My work has appeared in a variety of magazines, including the UK's Diva, US magazine Curve and Time Out London and YEN.
I'm the co-author and/or editor of three books on sex and gender diversity: Trans-X-U-All: The Naked Difference; Sex, Gender & Sexuality: 21st Century Transformations; and Finding the Real Me: True Tales of Sex & Gender Diversity and the latest Trans People in Love
I'm a (slightly) kinky high-femme lipstick lesbian who loves golden age Hollywood, drag queen glamour, disco music, big heels and fabulous sparkly frocks, who's also a radical vegan and passionate animal rights activist. I have a degree in performance art and when the urge takes me I occasionally do some performing, including character stand-up comedy. I've written short plays over the years, and there's a novel or memoir lurking inside me, which I guess will come out when it's ready.
"Auschwitz begins when people look at them and say 'they're only animals'." - GERMAN/JEWISH PHILOSOPHER THEODORE ADORNO
The following video is called 'MEET YOUR MEAT' by Action for Animals. If you're vegan, skip it; if not, meet your meat...
If you care about the environment, your health and peace, please consider becoming a vegan...visit Action for Animals (see my Top Friends) for more information.
Who I'd like to meet: Feminists; queers; writers; artists, performers; animal rights activists; vegans; gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and other sex & gender diverse people; peace-lovers; freedom fighters; people who enjoy combining a sense of high-camp and glamour with ethical and cruelty-free living; and anyone who participates in life while still remaining on the edges of mainstream society.
Hey Katrina, looking forward to seeing you on Sunday at the Sydney VeganExpo... can't wait! Also - I posted up a new dance song on the weekend - "My Booty's Got a Mind of Its Own" - would love to know what you think of it & whether it would get your booty out on the dance floor! See ya Sun :) Elizabeth xox
Thanks so much for the add and supporting my music :-)
I'm an Aussie Singer/Songwriter about to release my debut independent album 'Ladybug' featuring the songs; Blackbird a song I wrote as a tribute to all the animals on our planet, and Spoonfed a song I wrote about having the courage to ask the hard questions of large institutions and governments.
If you have a chance to check them out my my music, I would love to know what you think :-)
Any comments or friend requests are always welcomed and very much appreciated.
Thanks again for your support and hope all is well in your world :-)
Yay, I received my copy of Trans People In Love yesterday. I'm excited and honoured to be have been part of the project. Thanks to you and Tracie for giving me the opportunity to contribute.
You were born under the astrological sign Taurus. Ruling planet is Venus. Your opposition sign is Scorpio. Celebrities who share your birthday: Scott Bairstow (1970)George Lopez(1961)Craig Sheffer (1960)Jan Hooks (1957)Michael Moore (1954)Joyce DeWitt (1949)Sandra Dee (1942) Lee Majors (1940)Roy Orbison (1936) Shirley Temple Black (1928)Vladimir Nabokov (1899)Sergei Prokofiev (1891) James Buchanan (1791)William Shakespeare (1564)
Your birthstone is Diamond The Mystical properties of Diamond Diamonds are said to increase personal clarity to help one see things clearly as well as be straight-forward and honest. Supposedly, the higher quality the diamond, the better it is supports these qualities.
Some lists consider these stones to be your birthstone. (Birthstone lists come from Jewelers, Tibet, Ayurvedic Indian medicine, and other sources) Opal, Quartz, White Sapphire
Your birth tree is Walnut Tree, the Passion Unrelenting, strange and full of contrasts, often egoistic, aggressive, noble, broad horizon, unexpected reactions, spontaneous, unlimited ambition, no flexibility, difficult and uncommon partner, not always liked but often admired, ingenious strategist, very jealous and passionate, no compromises.
Holidays and observances * UNESCO International Day of the Book in honor of the death of both William Shakespeare and Miguel de Cervantes on April 23, 1616. * Catalonia - Lover's Day. Men and women receive a book and rose as gifts from their romantic interest. The book is in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616. * Turkey - National Sovereignty and Children's Day (1920) * Independence Day for the Conch Republic * National Beer Day in Germany
Hi Katrina, Hope you had a brilliant birthday, sorry this is a bit late but I got here in the end. Have a great week and if you want to celebrate your birthday again because I was late sending this...please be my guest! :D
