The Art Box - Episode 386 - Relentless Stories: Ann Steele and the Power of Persistence

In this episode of The Art Box, we welcome Mesquite author Ann Steele, whose life story is as layered and inspiring as the novels she writes. From her early years in Springville, Utah, through nearly two decades with Utah Legal Services, to raising a family and later living abroad in Germany for sixteen years, Ann’s journey is rooted in dedication, curiosity, and quiet determination. Writing has been a constant thread throughout her life, beginning with poetry and short stories and growing into a body of novels shaped by experience, observation, and a deep understanding of human resilience. Ann shares her path into self-publishing, her experience releasing multiple novels across major digital platforms, and the special family connection of having her son serve as editor for all her books. With her newest novel, Relentless, nearing publication, and more stories already taking shape, Ann embodies what it means to create without stopping. This episode is a celebration of lifelong creativity, strong storytelling voices, and the courage it takes to keep putting your work into the world, one page at a time. The following ebooks are available for download at the Clark County Library: -- The Photograph -- Staring Down the Devil -- An Uncommon Alliance -- The Stowaway Here is a list of places where people can download a copy of Ann's ebooks (the cost is only $2.99): -- Barnes and Noble -- Apple Books -- Smashwords -- Tolino -- Cloud Library -- Odilo -- Borrow Box -- Gardners -- Rakuten Kobo -- Everand -- OverDrive -- Vivlio -- Fable