All The Things She Said: Everything I Know About Modern Lesbian and Bi Culture

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE POLARI FIRST BOOK PRIZE 2022 ______________________________________________________________________________________ 'an explicitly inclusive, thoughtful, joyful read' - REFINERY 29 'This "love letter of sorts" to inclusive queer women's culture is perfect for anyone who's just come out, wants to know what the heck's going on or has yearned for an entire chapter dedicated to the film Carol.' - DIVA 'An introspective dive into the fast-moving world of queer culture, Daisy unpacks some of the 21st century's biggest lesbian and bisexual moments to paint a portrait of what modern-day queerness looks like.' - GAY TIMES 'Daisy Jones effortlessly explores queer culture' - COSMOPOLITAN ______________________________________________________________________________________ A modern, personal guide to the culture of queer women and everyone in between. All The Things She Said explores the nature of 21st century queerness. Lesbian and bi culture is ever-changing and here, journalist Daisy Jones unpicks outdated stereotypes and shows how, over the past few years, the style and shared language of queer women has slowly infiltrated the mainstream. (Think less hemp sandals, IKEA trips and nut milks and more freedom, expression, community. And Cate Blanchett.) From the dingy basement clubs of east London to the unchartered realms of TikTok, cutting in DIY mullets and christening Meryl Streep 'Daddy', Daisy explores the multifaceted nature of what it means to be lesbian or bi today, while also looking back and celebrating the past. The book shines a light on the never-ending process of coming out, what it's like to date as a queer woman, how physical nightlife spaces have evolved into online communities and the reasons why mental health issues have disproportionately impacted LGBTQ+ people. As someone immersed in the queer culture of women, Daisy brings both the personal perspective and a journalistic one to this changing landscape. Through interviews and lived experience, a cohesive image emerges: one which shows that being lesbian, bi, or anything in between, isn't necessarily always tied to gender, sexual practice or even romantic attraction. With verve, humour and razor-sharp prose, Daisy paints a vital and insightful modern day portrait of what it means to be a queer woman in the 21st century.

Daisy Jones was born in 1992 and lives in south east London, where she studied creative writing at Goldsmiths. She is Associate Editor at VICE, having previously worked at Dazed and Confused (where she was hired as Music Editor at 22). During her time as a writer and editor, she's interviewed everyone from Grace Jones to RuPaul to Robyn and Peaches. Her work, which explores everything from queer culture to music, sex and the internet, has also appeared in i-D, The Guardian, Refinery29 and Polyester among others. When she's not writing, she's probably reading murder mysteries, doing tarot or spraying her stick insects. This is her first book.