Latest Release: Rivers and Roads
An Appalachian Memoir-Fiction Novel by Alicia M. Bynum (Mountain Girl Press)
When sudden family mental health challenges force a dramatic role reversal, Millie leaves her hometown for an adventurous cross-country road trip from the East Coast to the West Coast with her two dogs. What starts as a desperate escape from grief transforms into a soul-searching journey of self-discovery and new cultural experiences.
Weaving rural sociology with the therapeutic power of nature and public lands, Rivers and Roads is a resonant story about navigating loss, finding a sense of belonging on the open road, and discovering the quiet resilience to start over.
About Author
ALICIA M. BYNUM is an Appalachian author and advocate, passionate for protecting public lands, expanding mental health care access across the Appalachian region, and researching connections between nature and wellbeing.
Advocacy & Work
Beyond the pages of Rivers and Roads lies a broader mission to bridge storytelling with the natural landscapes that heal us. Alicia M. Bynum invites you to explore where deep Appalachian roots, national public lands advocacy, and public health intersect. Through her novel, research, and media conversations on public lands stewardship, Alicia highlights the profound impact that travel, nature, and family connection have on our collective well-being.
Alicia wants to hear from you. Drop her a line to share your own thoughts on the road, invite her to sit in on your next book club chat, or brainstorm how to bring these vital conversations to your community.
