WBC Member of the Month
Meet a WBC member making an impact in their community.
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The Novel Notion
Sam Miller, ​CEO and Founder
WBC Region: Central Appalachia
The Novel Notion brings trending books, romance favorites, and bookish merchandise directly to communities across Southeast Ohio. It serves readers and book lovers, especially in rural areas, by creating fun, community-centered literary experiences through pop-ups and local events.
Advice for other women entrepreneurs
"One of the best pieces of advice I can give is to find your “yes” people. Your mind will always come up with a million reasons not to take the first step, but surrounding yourself with people who believe in your vision, encourage your ideas, and push you forward can make all the difference. Building a business is hard, but having a community that leads you toward “yes” instead of fear is what helps turn dreams into reality."
How this WBC member is making an impact in her community.
Why Sam started The Novel Notion
The Novel Notion was inspired by my love of reading and my passion for building community in Appalachian Ohio. After creating The Book Babes book club and seeing how books could bring people together, I wanted to make reading more accessible and exciting for rural communities by bringing stories directly to them through pop-ups and community events.
What Sam is most proud of
Right now, I’m most proud of the momentum and community support The Novel Notion has already built in its first year. (I officially became an LLC on May 11, 2025. HBD The Novel Notion!!) From completing the IGNITE Appalachia Business Bootcamp to winning 1st place in the county pitch competition, it’s been incredibly rewarding to see people connect with the vision of bringing books and community directly to Southeast Ohio.
How the WBC has supported her
