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From Princess To Porn Star

A Real-Life Cinderella Story

Published by Cleis Press
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

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About The Book

Forget what you thought you knew about porn stars, you're about to hear a tale too shocking to be true . . .

Once upon a time in the beautiful land of Laguna Beach, CA, lived a girl named Rachel. She was curious, clever, and like any hopeful heroine, committed to forging her own path in life. She yearned for more than an ordinary existence and a boring nine to five, so she joined the world of adult entertainment, where she finally felt fulfilled. However, her fairy tale began to crumble when at the mere age of twenty, her father passed away, leaving her evil step-mother in charge of his estate, and Rachel disowned.

Despite being down on her luck, she poured her heart and soul into her work, eventually alchemising into her erotic royal highness, Tasha Reign. But like all the princesses in fairy tales past, she experienced some tempestuous twists and turns amidst her journey. From Princess To Porn Star: A Real-Life Cinderella Story will satiate any unanswered questions one might have about the adult entertainment business. In this remarkable memoir, Reign dives into the many aspects of the patriarchal industry from racism and misogyny that porn perpetuates to the empowering attributes it has to offer. Embark on a lively adventure into the mind of one of porn's most popular, yet controversial actresses and find out how she found her happily ever after in the real world.

About The Author

Tasha Reign, one of the most legendary and popular adult performers in the nation, graduated from UCLA in 2014 with a degree in Women’s Studies and Masters in Journalism from USC’s Annenberg School in 2019. From the very beginning of her career, Reign has been outspoken about her support for women’s rights and women’s sexual freedom, and as an advocate for normalizing sexuality and advancing the rights and respect of sex workers. Her activism has been profiled in the Guardian, CNN, and her writing has been published in the Huffington Post and Al Jazeera America. She also penned a column for Mel Magazine. Reign has spoken at numerous fraternities and on college campuses to bring her message of consent and respecting women’s sexual boundaries to students.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Cleis Press (June 13, 2023)
  • Length: 224 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781627783255

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Raves and Reviews

It’s more than a book about one porn star; Reign sheds light on sexual harassment and other problems within the industry and calls for increased advocacy.

Library Journal

An OC original tells her story with humor, humility, and sharp, vivid writing. More memoirs need to be like this!

Gustavo Arellano, former editor of OC Weekly and author of Orange County: A Personal History

Reign captures the Bermuda Triangle of capitalism’s inherent coercion, the choices we make within it, and the consent we give and perform in pornography.

Jessica Stoya, author of Philosophy, Pussycats, & Porn

I was engrossed in From Princess to Porn Star and didn’t want to put it down. A smart woman who is an accomplished writer as well as a talented performer. It gave me insight into the mind of adult actress Tasha Reign. A genuine story told with honesty.

Tanya Tate, award winning adult actress and host of Skinfluencer Success Podcast

A brilliant and captivating look inside the life of one of the hardest working women in the adult entertainment industry.

Jessica Michelle Singleton, stand up comedian and co-host of Slobs podcast

A boldly written book from a talented performer. Truly an entertaining body of work to read!

Nikki Benz

Even if you’ve seen her work, this is still the most beautiful, open & intimate she’s ever been. This book makes you feel like she’s your new best friend who you’d never want to avoid plans with. Reading this you realize that her looks are the least interesting thing about her. The stories make you feel like you’re right there with her the whole time.

Annabelle DeSisto host of the Adderall and Compliments podcast

What’s so fascinating about Tasha’s book is more than just her movie-script upbringing. It’s the cadence that she shares with, and the dichotomy that she ultimately represents—a well educated and respected woman and activist dedicated to her craft, that happens to be in sex work. Regardless of your views on the adult industry, her perspective is compelling and this book is one worth reading!

Nikki Bostwick, Founder and CEO of THE FULLEST, host of THE FULLEST podcast

Even though I’ve known Tasha for close to 15 years, my jaw is still on the ground after reading this book. I experienced every emotion possible reading this book but most of all, I feel inspired by Tasha and her journey. What a badass woman! Whether you are for or against the porn industry, this book is a must read! There is something for everyone with this story and I am so proud of Tasha for telling hers.

Nikki Mitchell- Host of Hen House Podcast

Raw, honest and real. Throughout the book, I found myself laughing, tearing up, getting angry, and also deeply invested as this story took me on a journey from each chapter to the next. It reads like you’re sitting on a cozy couch with a glass of wine, listening to a friend you have known for years. Inspiring, dark and even humorous at times, this isn’t just a book about how someone got into porn, it’s so much more.

Laura James Ecker, Actress on S.W.A.T.

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