About Us
Founders
Stephanie A. Sovak
Stephanie Sovak is the co-founder of A Novel Idea Publishing, LLC. Her keen eye for detail makes her an invaluable part of the company.
In addition to being part owner, Stephanie is also the primary editor of all manuscripts. She also provides all graphic design elements and manages marketing through the website and social media platforms. She is also part of the murder mystery writing team!
When she's not working on ANIP items, Stephanie enjoys spending time with her rescue animals... all twelve of them!
Melissa M. Sovak
Melissa Sovak is the co-founder of A Novel Idea Publishing, LLC. Creativity is a large part of what Melissa brings to the table.
In addition to being part owner, Melissa, under the guise of Nellie H. Steele, is also the first author with the company. Melissa manages the website and the technical aspects of the company. She is the second half of the murder mystery writing team!
Melissa also teaches Statistics and Data Science full time at California University of Pennsylvania.
Our Team
Michelle Cheplic
Event and Social Media Director
Michelle Cheplic is the event coordinator for A Novel Idea Publishing. When she isn't coordinating events, she enjoys spending time with her two dogs and her three grandchildren.
Mary Beth Balay
Event Designer
Mary Beth Balay is the event designer for A Novel Idea Publishing. When she isn't designing event layouts, she enjoys spending time with her husband, two children, two cats and her dog.