The Resolute Woman

By M.L. Lexi

Maxine's career, life, and relationships are at a critical juncture. She must take decisive action to resolve the situation, as only she can change the course of her life.

Maxine Bassett is a twenty-six-year-old kindergarten teacher whose life is a portrait of predictability and restraint. Her quiet existence is shattered by her neighbours' dog's incessant barking, leading to sleepless nights and mounting frustration. Her landlady, Edith "Buzzy" Morgan, a witty eighty-year-old former comedian, proposes a radical solution: she will coach Maxine to become a stand-up comic. This transformation is meant to empower Maxine, giving her the confidence to confront her inconsiderate neighbours and shake up her mundane life. Thus begins the journey of "Maxi Bass," Maxine's bold and audacious on-stage alter ego.

As Maxine delves into the world of comedy, she discovers a newfound strength and a voice she never knew she had. Under Buzzy's guidance, she navigates the challenges of writing jokes, mastering comedic timing, and commanding a stage. Her secret life as Maxi Bass begins to bleed into her everyday existence, leading to a new romance with her kind colleague, Norman. However, this double life also brings complications, forcing Maxine to confront her deepest insecurities and her conservative family's disapproval, all while keeping her new identity a secret from her school and best friend, Beth.

... own your destiny.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1990660215
• ISBN13: 9781990660214
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Mercor Investments Inc.
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.0" x 8.0"