Coming Soon
Exciting news!
A new book from Elle Mott is on the horizon.
While its title is yet to be determined, it is about a woman, who in the mid-twentieth century, was well known in her community and beyond for the many causes that she spearheaded to help others. The rich historical backdrop to this biography will appeal to those who will want to discover, through story format, of how our American society evolved through the twentieth century. If you gravitate to fiction or nonfiction historical books which bear a strong female leading character, you won’t want to miss out on this gem.
The true story of one woman’s life and civic leadership in a bygone era:
She was born a girl. That was only the first mistake for Marie according to her father. In an era when daughters and wives were not supposed to be concerned with matters outside of the home, Marie is driven to prove him wrong. To do this, she must break down barriers placed on women in society, overcome difficulties that befall her, surpass hardships from The Great Depression and then, face an inevitable relocation.
Marie steps into her community and into the hearts of many people to give her time and help in their needs. She wants nothing in return other than for her father's acceptance that she is a worthy woman and yet, she gains much in return, even if it is not her father's praise. Marie's story is an uplifting journey of her rise from girlhood angsts in Oklahoma Territory to become a leading lady-- and much more.
What Elle says about her journey to write Marie’s story:
It is a historical and critical biography of my maternal great-grandmother who we came to know as Nana in my first book, "Out of Chaos: A Memoir." Its research involved sifting through hundreds of published accounts of her life and accomplishments, some found in archived newspaper repositories. On the surface, and as she had described to me, it could sound like a perfect life. However, imperfections were found in my research, and more so, how she kept those imperfections out of the limelight.
There is much we can gain from a woman who lived in an era when women were expected to stay home and yet, she didn't. She was a changemaker and trailblazer. Her story causes me to strengthen my own community involvement.
I can’t wait for you to read it!
Timeline:
October 2024: Beta readers gave it a “thumbs up.”
November 2024: Manuscript was released to publishers for their evaluations.
December 31, 2024: Luminare Press accepted and acquired this manuscript for publication.
January 1, 2025: The pre-publication work for the author, Elle Mott, and the publisher, Luminare Press, has begun.
We are excited to get this book into your hands. Stay in the know of its development, details about the title, release date, and how you can be among the first to get your hands on a copy!
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