Safe & Sound with Mercury Stardust

Under the Umbrella Bookstore is thrilled to welcome Mercury Stardust for a signing and meet and greet to celebrate her new book, Safe & Sound. We're the BIRTHDAY stop on her West Coast tour, and we can't wait to celebrate!

 

This event is ticketed and proof of purchase is required to enter the event and signing line. Priority access will be given to those who purchase a book ticket from Under the Umbrella Bookstore. You can pick up your book from Under the Umbrella Bookstore in advance as soon as you purchase a book ticket. 

*IF YOU PREORDERED FROM US, there is a coupon code in your book that will give you access to the Priority Book Ticket without having to pay extra!*

The event will take place at Church & State, 370 S. 300 E. Church & State is wheelchair accessible, and ASL interpreters will be available. Masks will be required.

About Safe and Sound

Don’t panic—Mercury Stardust, AKA The Trans Handy Ma’am is here to help!  For too many people, the simple act of contacting a plumber or repair person can feel like a game of chance. As a transwoman and a professional maintenance technician, Mercury Stardust has discovered (the hard way) that we live in a world with much to fear. If you’ve ever felt panicked about opening your home to strangers in order to fix a maintenance issue, this book is for you.  Renting a home can be a complex process—from finding a safe and affordable space, to hiring help for moving in and out, and of course, managing any repairs that come up during your stay.   

You deserve to feel empowered to take matters into your own hands—and it’s not as hard as you might think. In this book, Mercury will show you how to tackle the projects that need improvement in your home—from how to properly fix a clog in your bathroom sink and safely hang things on your walls to patching small and medium drywall holes.

Mercury Stardust is a Professional Home Maintenance Technician, author, performer, and award-winning activist. Known widely as the Trans Handy Ma'am, her unique brand of compassionate education in the Home Repair space has earned her internet fame. With over 2 million followers on TikTok, Mercury spreads DIY knowledge with love. Her expertise includes rental maintenance, landlord negotiations, clogs, drywall, painting, minor electrical repairs, caulking, and more.