A Book By
Elaine Hancock
The NextStep
From a devastating car crash to the unforgiving rigor of Army life, Lane Houghton’s world transforms. This powerful true story explores courage, friendship, identity, and the cost of resilience. THE NEXT…STEP is about surviving, healing, and finding purpose in unexpected places.
Veteran. Storyteller. Survivor. Author.
Elaine Hancock
Elaine Hancock is a U.S. Army veteran and debut author whose writing is shaped by a life of resilience, service, and meaningful experience. A natural storyteller, Hancock draws from real-life events, crafting emotionally authentic and memorable narratives.
The debut novel, The Next…Step, reflects a deep commitment to sharing personal truths that resonate. Believing in the healing power of words, Hancock writes with purpose, always guided by a love for honesty, connection, and creativity.
The Book
The Next Step
The Next…Step follows Lane Houghton, a young recruit grappling with life-changing decisions as she enters the U.S. Army. With memories of family, friendship, and loss weighing heavily, Lane faces an uncertain future with only her resilience to guide her.
As basic training unfolds, so do moments of fear, triumph, and unexpected connection. Each step forward brings both emotional challenge and self-discovery.
Based on true events, this powerful debut explores identity, purpose, and the courage it takes to survive, adapt, and grow when life turns in an unexpected direction.
