For fans of Emma Cline and Emily St. John Mandel, Westward Women is a hypnotic and hopeful debut—part fever dream, part dystopian road trip. If you love Jeff VanderMeer and Alice McDermott, you do not want to miss Books Over Drinks with Alice Martin! REVIEWS: “An audacious first novel to set beside Margaret Atwood’s provocative first novel The Edible Woman.” – Joyce Carol Oates, award-winning author “A chilling, unforgettable, and ultimately hopeful story that will get under your skin and stay there.” – Gina Chung, author of Sea Change and Green Frog “A wholly original look at what it means to be female, itching with fear and promise and the desire to find your true self in the face of constant interference.” – Rachel Moulton, author of The Insatiable Volt Sisters and Tinfoil Butterfly ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Alice Martin holds a PhD in Literature from Rutgers University. She is an Assistant Professor of English Studies at Western Carolina University, where she teaches fiction writing and American literature. She lives outside of Asheville, North Carolina with her husband, her son, and too many typewriters. Westward Women is her debut novel. Never been to Books Over Drinks? Your ticket includes entry to the event, a signed copy of the book, and a signature cocktail or mocktail.
