Diaries of a Drag Queen

Length1h 53m

About this audiobook

Before the lashes, there was loss. Before the spotlight, survival. Welcome to House Glamour. Set against the gritty backdrop of late-1970s Honolulu, Diaries of a Drag Queen follows Vivian Starr—a teenage runaway with a busted suitcase, a cracked compact, and zero backup plan. After being kicked out of her home, Vivian finds unlikely sanctuary in an abandoned house with no electricity, a lot of wigs, and a chosen family of queens just as loud, lost, and legendary. Inside these walls, chaos reigns: rhinestones in the rice cooker, glitter in the air vents, and emotional trauma duct-taped to every dressing room mirror. But under the foundation and falsies, there's something real—a fight for identity, resilience, and the kind of love that doesn't care what name you were given at birth. Told in episodic snapshots, dark humor, and heartbreakingly fabulous drag wisdom, this is not your typical coming-of-age story. It's a coming-into-glamour story.

Coming of Age

Identity

Found Family

Survival

Rebellion

Family

Revenge

Journey

Betrayal

Audiobook details

GenreGeneral Fiction

Length1 hr 53 mins

Narrated bySelect Your Own

FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateMar 28, 2025

LanguageEnglish

1Chapter 1: The Night It All Fell Apart

11Chapter 11: Lesson One: Pain is Power

2Chapter 2: Lost Boys Don’t Stay Lost Forever

12Chapter 12: Lesson Two : The Art of Deception

3Chapter 3: The Glades

13Chapter 13: Lesson Three: Speak Without Speaking

4Chapter 4: Madame Venus

14Chapter 14: Lesson Four: Hustle Until It Hurts

5Chapter 5: Baptism Before The Fire

15Chapter 15: Glitter Covers the Scars, But It Still Cuts

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6Chapter 6: Lip Sync or Die Trying

16Chapter 16: The Hustle Never Stops

7Chapter 7: The Queens of Mean

17Chapter 17: How To Kill A Queen Without Lifting A Finger

8Chapter 8: The Sew-er Queen’s Philosophy

18Chapter 18: This Star Won’t Fall

9Chapter 9: The House That Glamour Forgot

19About the Author

10Chapter 10: Welcome to the Dollhouse

20Also by Alston Alika Albarado

About the author

Alston Alika Albarado

An influential voice in the intersection of education and the performing arts, Alston Alika Albarado brings a wealth of expertise to the field of K–6 teaching through drama. With a Bachelor’s degree in Performing Arts and a Master of Fine Arts in Theatre for Young Audiences, they possess a deep understanding of how artistic expression can enhance learning experiences. Their unique perspective as both an educator and a performing artist enriches their approach, providing a compelling argument for integrating arts into the curriculum.View all by Alston Alika Albarado