The vast, disparate region called West Texas is both sparsely populated and scarcely recognized. Yet it has given voice to a surprising number of women writers. This title includes short stories and essays that place emphasis on individual triumphs and failures, which remind West Texans of their heritage.

The short stories and essays in this collection, with strong emphasis on individual triumphs and failures, remind West Texans of their heritage and share with all readers an understanding of what it means to live in the endless space these authors call home.