Coming Soon

But First, Take Off Your Shoes: A Novel

An estranged mother and daughter must reconcile if they hope to survive an alien invasion.

Science fiction / women’s fiction / comedy

What Early Readers Are Saying

“Complex, intricate mother-daughter dynamics, whip-smart humor, [and a] hook-y apocalyptic plot.”

“The depiction of diaspora life is lovingly detailed and rich with feeling.”

“…a blast. I had to remind myself I was supposed to be beta reading because I was having so much fun.”

About Vickie Lan

Vickie Lan is an award-winning communicator, short-form filmmaker, and host of the Speculative Sandbox podcast. When she’s not storytelling, she’s fixating on one of many hobbies, including reading, knitting, baking, sketching, voiceover, drinking (tea!), and competitive dog grooming. One of those is made up.

Vickie Lan is represented by Ali Herring at Spencerhill Associates.