Synopsis: A satirical look at feminine sexuality and strip clubs in the American media
“A fresh, impish, and superbly sexy story, Trixie makes no attempt to represent realistically seedy topless bars or McStripper gentlemen clubs. Instead, Alexander’s gorgeous novel convincingly imagines what strip clubs would be like if women had their way. Loveable yet elusive, Trixie and her cohorts will tease and fascinate the reader. Men will revise what they think women really want and women will inwardly smile. Alexander’s lively, clever prose digs deep and illuminates. A poetic delight at every turn, funny, impudent, and revealing.” -Paige Turner, Capitol Times
“Alexander’s sensuality and lavish visual detail make this novel a voyeur’s dream.” -Art C. Ryder, The Newgate Say
“Alexander [is] the most entertaining feminist since Gloria Steinem or Madonna.”-NYTlMES
“A modern-day pastoral set in a strip club, this story will surprise even the most cynical reader. You’ll ache with laughter. Bravo! I didn’t want the dancing to stop.”-E. Z. Reid, Port City Watch
Cover photo: Nicolé Maddox-Grayson
reviews
excerpt
Order from CreateSpace, Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, Smashwords or Amazon.ca
Order a signed first edition paperback
Dear Tori,
I really liked reading Trixie. I have a question. What do you really think about strip clubs? Your book, like the description says, isn’t about real-life strip clubs. Obviously you have an interest in the subject, but even after reading the book I’m not quite sure where you stand. You seem mostly to make fun of the women. Even your praise of Trixie seems ironic, to me anyway. But then again I don’t know.
I was thinking of using your book in a paper I’m writing on feminist literature. My main argument is going to be that you are mainly critical, but I thought I might just ask you. Thank you.
I don’t think my praise (or rather Pixie’s praise) of Trixie is ironic. It’s just that Pixie admires Trixie for what other might see as her faults.
I love the book. I have never been in a strip club and always wondered about it. I was surprised by your representation of the women there. It is not what I expected. How come none of the women in your story are single moms or drug addicts? Isn’t that the norm for women working in those places? But I didn’t miss that. Who wants to read something depressing. I just wonder how much of this is fact how much is idealized fiction.
It’s true that the beginning to the book is not supposed to be especially true to the stereotypical representation of strip clubs, but even idealized versions, like this one, might have a grain of truth to them. In the second part of the book, the new dancers who arrive in the story are supposed to fit the stereotype a little more closely, but I didn’t want to include any of the really sad stories, the drug addicts/prostitutes and messed-up head cases. I wanted to stick with the women we don’t have to feel sorry for.
My girlfriend insisted that I read Trixie. I have to admit that I was reluctant because the subject doesn’t lend itself to great literature. But I was pleasantly surprised.
Dear Dr. Alexander,
It’s not my habit to post things on author websites, but I read your book, and I am astonished at how well you can tell a story. It’s unbelievably good. I read in your bio that you’re a fan of Nabokov. I did pick up on the Nabokovian influences with all of the descriptions of the women as childish and Pixie’s grandiose narrative style reminds me of Humbert’s. I was wondering if you have more contemporary inspirations? Maybe Eggers?
Marc
I love Trixie.
What a great book!
The thing I like about TRIXIE is it seems that Alexander was looking at her own mind through a projection.
Very well done! Although the plot is engaging enough, what I enjoyed about this book is the sound of it. Musical throughout!