Drowning Lessons
by Ana Hazel
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Pub Date May 13 2025 | Archive Date May 21 2025
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Description
From arrested to VIP entry—will Lola's missteps on her chase for a story keep her from reaching the finish line?
She works for The People Agenda, a non-profit dedicated to bettering the lives of everyone by working to unite the straight and LGBTQ plus communities, and she just got a big assignment to find a compelling story to turn into a series or movie. Lucky for her, the biggest story of the year falls right into her lap when her favorite band's lead singer, the world-famous Chris Ellington, is seen kissing another man in a hotel room in Spain.
The road to landing this story for a greater cause is a bumpy one, and she feels the aftershocks of her quick decisions for months. While she works tirelessly to produce something the entire LGBTQ plus community can be proud of, she is faced with the need to confront her spiraling mental health and coping mechanisms head-on, or potentially miss out on her own budding love story.
Available Editions
EDITION | Ebook |
ISBN | 9020300019425 |
PRICE | $5.99 (USD) |
PAGES | 328 |
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Featured Reviews

Drowning Lessons by Ana Hazel follows Lola, an ambitious journalist, whose world is shaken when she uncovers a major scoop: her favourite band's lead singer, Chris Ellington, kissing another man. Thrust into the spotlight, Lola must navigate the ethics of journalism, her values, and a spiralling mental health crisis.
The novel dives into the complexities of media, societal norms, and LGBTQ+ representation, balancing heavy emotional themes with the buzz of celebrity culture. Lola’s struggle between career and personal wellbeing adds depth, while a tender romance blossoms amid the chaos.
Raw, real, and emotionally gripping, Drowning Lessons offers a heartfelt look at mental health, self-discovery, and the cost of ambition. It is perfect for fans of character-driven contemporary fiction with emotional weight and layered storytelling.