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Dungeons and Drag Queens: Fire Island through the eyes of its worst drag queen
In his second collection of humorous essays, comedian, Greg Scarnici recounts some of his shocking and scandalous experiences over twenty-five seasons on New York’s Fire Island. From tea dances in Fire Island Pines to drag competitions in Cherry Grove, Scarnici paints a picture of what a typical summer on the island of misfit boys is like.
Highlights include being crowned the Worst Drag Queen in Cherry Grove, getting innocently lured to a "sex dungeon" that was actually a 3X4 garden shed, and riding the ferry as his alter ego, Levonia Jenkins, every Fourth of July with two hundred other drag queens during the annual Invasion of The Pines.
Along the way, Scarnici weaves in some of the history of Cherry Grove, and introduces some of its most colorful characters. Find out what it’s like to slap on a synthetic wig on a ninety-degree afternoon, hook up in the notorious Meat Rack, and party on the beach until the sun rises during the annual Pines Party.
"Greg Scarnici is not only on Fire Island, he's on fire! His breathless tales of drag queens subverting and carrying on in the Pines and the Grove are as revealing and informative as Speedos on a flaccid penis." -Michael Musto, NewNowNext
“Greg has given me the greatest gift - hearing his stories is like getting to eavesdrop and spy on my favorite misfit boys until I’m clutching my pearls and gasping.”- Cecily Strong, Saturday Night Live
“I’m still not sure if I should be flattered or sue over the story of mine Greg shares, but since the rest of his Fire Island tales are painted in equally hilarious and scandalous shades, I’m just gonna keep my attorney on retainer in case this becomes a movie.” – Sherry Vine, Drag Diva
Highlights include being crowned the Worst Drag Queen in Cherry Grove, getting innocently lured to a "sex dungeon" that was actually a 3X4 garden shed, and riding the ferry as his alter ego, Levonia Jenkins, every Fourth of July with two hundred other drag queens during the annual Invasion of The Pines.
Along the way, Scarnici weaves in some of the history of Cherry Grove, and introduces some of its most colorful characters. Find out what it’s like to slap on a synthetic wig on a ninety-degree afternoon, hook up in the notorious Meat Rack, and party on the beach until the sun rises during the annual Pines Party.
"Greg Scarnici is not only on Fire Island, he's on fire! His breathless tales of drag queens subverting and carrying on in the Pines and the Grove are as revealing and informative as Speedos on a flaccid penis." -Michael Musto, NewNowNext
“Greg has given me the greatest gift - hearing his stories is like getting to eavesdrop and spy on my favorite misfit boys until I’m clutching my pearls and gasping.”- Cecily Strong, Saturday Night Live
“I’m still not sure if I should be flattered or sue over the story of mine Greg shares, but since the rest of his Fire Island tales are painted in equally hilarious and scandalous shades, I’m just gonna keep my attorney on retainer in case this becomes a movie.” – Sherry Vine, Drag Diva
189 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 1, 2019
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About the author
Greg Scarnici
5 books7 followersGreg Scarnici is a comedic writer, director, producer, actor, DJ and musician whose videos have been viewed over 10 million times on YouTube and a host of other sites. His work has also been featured on MTV, VH1, Fox News and CNN.
He currently works as an Associate Producer at "Saturday Night Live" as well as in various other capacities in theater, film and nightlife. He is also a contributing writer for The Huffington Post.
Books include his debut collection of humorous essays: "I Hope My Mother Doesn't Read This," "SEX IN DRAG": a parody of Madonna's infamous SEX book, and his latest essay collection about Fire Island, "Dungeons & Drag Queens."
He currently works as an Associate Producer at "Saturday Night Live" as well as in various other capacities in theater, film and nightlife. He is also a contributing writer for The Huffington Post.
Books include his debut collection of humorous essays: "I Hope My Mother Doesn't Read This," "SEX IN DRAG": a parody of Madonna's infamous SEX book, and his latest essay collection about Fire Island, "Dungeons & Drag Queens."
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May 9, 2020
After reading this book, I was astounded to learn that Fire Island apparently has towns other than Cherry Grove and The Pines, and there is a lot of unspoiled nature on this narrow barrier island, along with an historic lighthouse, quiet rustic seaside communities ....
But enough of that.
Dungeons and Drag Queens immerses you in Cherry Grove and Pavilion, Sip N Twirl, the Meat Rack, the yearly Invasion, Cherry's, the Ice Palace, a toolshed / miniature sex dungeon ("Picture the playroom in Fifty Shades of Grey - but in a garden shed") and any number of fabulous drag queens and bitchy divas. Plus a touching little tale of Greg's cat Venus kissing a tick-ridden deer ....
But enough of that.
Dungeons and Drag Queens immerses you in Cherry Grove and Pavilion, Sip N Twirl, the Meat Rack, the yearly Invasion, Cherry's, the Ice Palace, a toolshed / miniature sex dungeon ("Picture the playroom in Fifty Shades of Grey - but in a garden shed") and any number of fabulous drag queens and bitchy divas. Plus a touching little tale of Greg's cat Venus kissing a tick-ridden deer ....
...What? I can't have a fucking story that doesn't end with someone ODing on my roof while dressed as Liza Minelli?!?!?!This book of short essays and photos would be a great summer read. Enjoy! 4 stars.
May 29, 2019
I've never been to Fire Island, but after reading this book I sure FEEL like I have!
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