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Headline:
Imperative Books Releases Directive, the Debut Novel from
Somerset-based Women’s Fiction Writer Ann Markel
Paragraph 1:
Somerset, PA, January 17, 2023 — Easton resident Ann Markel announced that her debut novel, Directive, is being released today by women’s fiction publisher Imperative Books. The title will be available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, and other retailers and etailers of quality books, including directly through the publisher at Imperative Books. The novel depicts a college-age young woman whose life is disrupted by an undiagnosed biological disorder. Review copies are available upon request; email ann.markel@gmail.com.
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Directive tells the story of law student Ellen Deveraux, who struggles to hold on to her fiancé, her grade point average, and her own sanity as she unknowingly struggles with Bipolar Disorder. It is an honest account of a rocky journey against mental illness, and Ellen’s quest to attain the love and achievements her uncooperative brain has always insisted she did not deserve.
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“Directive illustrates the reality faced by many people, particularly young women, who may not even be aware their challenges are related to a treatable condition,” said Markel. “The lives of mentally ill people are not necessarily laced with the drama we see in movies. Ordinary human beings with full lives, loved ones, and obligations confront these issues daily. Yet they can find ways to overcome their disabilities and find resolution. If one young person recognizes themselves in these pages and seeks help, that’s a victory.”
End with bio info, and an “About the Publisher” boilerplate:
Ann Markel lives in Somerset, PA, and is a former vice president for a large non-profit organization. She holds an MFA in English and has been published in the Victory Review, Guideposts, Solomon’s Story, and Freedom Train magazines. Visit directivethenovel.com, or follow Ann on Twitter @annmarkel, Facebook, or Instagram.
About Imperative Books
Based in the Southwestern US, Imperative Books is a boutique press serving both new and established authors. The publisher is dedicated to producing quality books and helping both experienced and debut authors find a home for those stories that just have to be told. Genres include romance, women's fiction, historical fiction, science fiction, thrillers, young adult, and non-fiction.
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Contact: Ann Markel, 610-555-9191, ann.markel@gmail.com
Imperative Books Releases Directive, the Debut Novel from
Somerset Women’s Fiction Writer Ann Markel
Markel’s story of a young law student grappling with an upcoming marriage, exams, and mental illness is now available at major bookstores and online retailers
Somerset, PA, April 17, 2022 — Somerset resident Ann Markel announced that Markel’s debut novel, Directive, is being released today by women’s fiction publisher Imperative Books. The title will be available via Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, and other retailers and etailers of quality books, including directly through publisher Imperative Books. The novel depicts a college-age young woman whose life is disrupted by an undiagnosed biological disorder. Review copies are available upon request; email ann.markel@gmail.com.
Directive tells the story of law student Ellen Deveraux, who struggles to hold on to her fiancé, her grade point average and her own sanity as she unknowingly struggles with Bipolar II Disorder. It is an honest account of a rocky journey against mental illness, and Ellen’s quest to attain the love and achievements her uncooperative brain has always insisted she did not deserve.
“Directive illustrates the reality faced by many people, particularly young women, who may not even be aware their challenges are related to a treatable condition,” said Markel. “The lives of mentally ill people are not necessarily laced with the drama we see in movies. Ordinary human beings with full lives, loved ones and obligations confront these issues daily. Yet they can find ways to overcome their disabilities and find resolution. If one young person recognizes herself in these pages and seeks help, that is a victory.”
Ann Markel lives in Somerset, PA, and is a former vice president of for a large non-profit organization. She holds an MFA in English and has been published in the Victory Review, Guideposts, Solomon’s Story, and Freedom Train magazines. Visit directivethenovel.com, or follow Ann on Twitter @annmarkel, Facebook, or Instagram.
About Imperative Books
Based in the Southwestern US, Imperative Books is a boutique press serving new and established authors. The publisher is dedicated to producing quality books and helping both experienced and debut authors find a home for stories that have to be told. Genres include romance, women's fiction, historical fiction, science fiction, thrillers, young adult, and non-fiction.
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