The Resolute Woman

Maxine Basset's resilience in the face of adversity is awe-inspiring.
Maxine Basset is a demure, subdued teacher by day. At night, she transforms into the unreserved, lewd comedian Maxi Bass, a rising star who sells out every show at local comedy clubs. Maxine's quirky life fuels her comedy; now, she is on the brink of her big break. The unexpected television special she's offered can elevate her to the likes of Gilda Radner, Lucille Ball, and Tina Fey, comedians she idolizes—or so Maxine believes.
Just as Maxine is on the cusp of reaching her career's pinnacle and achieving her dream, her life takes a dramatic, unexpected turn when Maxi Bass is exposed. Maxine's once ideal, uncomplicated life morphs into a series of calamities, each more unpredictable than the last. Her stable job is threatened, shattering Maxine's peaceful existence and state of mind. Adding to Maxine's stressful and anxious state, Norman McDonnell, her impulsive boyfriend, tests her patience with his growing lies. Then there's Becca and Miles Levin, the thirtysomething inconsiderate new neighbours who adopt a dog whose bark is louder than the rumble of thunder and is left to roam outdoors day and night. Sleep-deprived, stressed, and anxious, Maxine's creativity crumbles and, by extension, her career and life.
But Maxine doesn't give up. She embraces her imperfect life, finds humour in her struggle and eventually finds love.
OWN YOUR DESTINY. DON'T LET IT OWN YOU.

Maria-Luisa Lexi's journey began in Maracaibo, Venezuela. She has made her home in Toronto, Canada, for the past forty-five years.
A lifelong reader, Maria-Luisa always had the desire to write, but life-as it always does-got in the way. After over thirty years in the workforce, establishing and running multi-million dollar sales departments, working sixty hour weeks and driving herself to burnout, she has taken a sabbatical to devote time to fulfilling her lifelong dream of writing.
Putting pen to paper and employing her years of life lessons, and the experiences from her extensive travels, Maria-Luisa writes "The Woman" novels she's always dreamed of writing.
"I hope you enjoy "The Woman" novels as much as I love bringing them to you."
M.L. Lexi