tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post6362621337506026108..comments2024-03-28T08:32:02.663-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: Edith Maxwell and all her aliases!Jungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-77887670636766384382014-11-19T17:28:38.810-05:002014-11-19T17:28:38.810-05:00I admire your courage! Storytelling friends who h...I admire your courage! Storytelling friends who have left day jobs to tell full-time have referred to the fear of leaping into the uncertainties of free-lance work. <br />I stayed in teaching (my dream job since the first day of kindergarten) and told to my students and occasional outside engagements . . . now retired and learning to enjoy my new status as "human being" rather than "human doing." It was harder than I thought to adjust to less to do, but then I remembered the joy of summers filled with reading and realized I'll never run out of books. I teach two tai chi classes a week, tell stories at a monthly story swap at the library and occasional paid events. Life is good, and your books are part of that goodness. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-13201733298685689302014-11-19T08:34:37.219-05:002014-11-19T08:34:37.219-05:00Hi Edith - how does your past career influence you...Hi Edith - how does your past career influence your writing and your writing discipline?<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15338488144804742560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-53312504125925055002014-11-18T19:27:14.426-05:002014-11-18T19:27:14.426-05:00Margaret - Keeping three series current either kee...Margaret - Keeping three series current either keeps me on top of my game or totally bewilders me! I know that feeling of deep immersion, though. "What did you say?" at dinner when I'm still surrounded by my story.<br /><br />FChurch - I'm in an excellent Monday night writers' group where I read scenes and get insightful critique, and give same back to others (at least I hope mine is insightful). And thanks for your kind words.<br /><br />Thanks, Kathy Reel. Hope you enjoy the books!<br /><br />Barb - Agree! Hallie asked some great questions.<br /><br />Edith Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01388006370860482509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-44244428389885378042014-11-18T18:45:17.535-05:002014-11-18T18:45:17.535-05:00RuthB - thanks. Do you have connections with the A...RuthB - thanks. Do you have connections with the AJA? ;^) And you're welcome to use me as inspiration (as long as you don't have a secret camera in my office watching me slack off and cruise facebook when I'm supposed to be writing).<br /><br />Bev - thanks, and good luck to your husband. He definitely should include providing dinner to his daily to-do list!<br /><br />Karen - also great to line dance with you. Advice? the classic: butt in the chair and fingers on the keyboard. You can't revise or sell what you haven't written. (And so much more - join SINC and SINC-NE!)<br /><br />Edith Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01388006370860482509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-57654893264620296902014-11-18T18:38:57.971-05:002014-11-18T18:38:57.971-05:00Thanks, Mark and Connie!
Karen in Ohio - you can ...Thanks, Mark and Connie!<br /><br />Karen in Ohio - you can do it.<br /><br />Debs - uh, yes, it is four, if all goes well. But three is fine. I'm just channeling my good friend Sheila Connolly!<br /><br />Libby - glad you like the thought of a Friend as sleuth. <br />Edith Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01388006370860482509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-40690289509213257082014-11-18T16:36:17.209-05:002014-11-18T16:36:17.209-05:00Wonderful interview, Hallie and Edith!Wonderful interview, Hallie and Edith!Barb Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16470220932617188498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-79306128570637054952014-11-18T15:09:34.829-05:002014-11-18T15:09:34.829-05:00I love hearing the back stories of how an author c...I love hearing the back stories of how an author comes to write a book, and the one for Bluffing is Murder is so interesting. So glad Hank asked what a feoffee is, though. I really enjoyed my linguistic classes in my undergraduate English degree, so I'm thrilled to find this series with the linguistics professor as the main character. I've always been fascinated with Quakers, too, so I know I've hit upon a great series. Again, the back story of your connections to this character make it especially intriguing. And, the clever use of the word "bluff" doesn't surprise me with your wordy background. I'm a big fan of play-on-words.<br /><br />It's so great that you get to concentrate solely on writing now, Edith. Three series? Wow! You are a dynamo. I still intend to dip into the Local Foods mysteries, too. So, I now know to look out for Edith, Tace, and Maddie. So happy that you're living your dream.Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-84516915279712523952014-11-18T15:03:54.215-05:002014-11-18T15:03:54.215-05:00Edith, like everyone else here, I am in awe of you...Edith, like everyone else here, I am in awe of your output and happy for your success! Keep those books coming--I will be on the look out for Lauren, especially, as I love linguistics and find a Quaker character (who is not a minister in a small town in Indiana) to be appealing.<br /><br />You mention attending conferences, but I am wondering if you have a local writer's group or circle of readers who provide feedback on stories in progress before they go off to the agent/editors? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-70493127633685834782014-11-18T14:55:57.385-05:002014-11-18T14:55:57.385-05:00Does having three casts of characters keep you fre...Does having three casts of characters keep you fresh and on top of your game, versus grinding out more books using the same setting and cast of characters? I've thought about it today, and it makes sense, though I'm a total immersion writer, deep in one setting and cast of characters. I frequently have trouble "emerging" at dinner time for a here and now conversation.Margaret S. Hamiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07979191318652199350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-88561190216458226182014-11-18T14:27:57.110-05:002014-11-18T14:27:57.110-05:00Thanks all! Am in Boston taking a friend to doc ap...Thanks all! Am in Boston taking a friend to doc appt so will reply in full later.Edith Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01388006370860482509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-53771651502953345112014-11-18T13:29:48.546-05:002014-11-18T13:29:48.546-05:00Hi Edith,
It was so lovely meeting you at Crime B...Hi Edith, <br />It was so lovely meeting you at Crime Bake and I just downloaded your latest novel - and am loving it! Do you have any advice for someone new to writing ?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03387704030000023659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-34821164171890232252014-11-18T12:55:15.554-05:002014-11-18T12:55:15.554-05:00So exciting that you have been able to make writin...So exciting that you have been able to make writing your full time job and that you are having success at it! My husband is retiring from years as a General Contractor and his goal is to get his YA novel published. He's been working on it for some time and is now in process of trying to find an agent. His plan is similar to yours, write/edit in the morning, then on to other chores in the afternoon. (I'm hoping he'll add making dinner to his list as I'm not retired yet.) <br /><br />I am certainly going to put your books on my list. A Quaker/linguist protagonist sounds fascinating. Good luck with your many hats!Bev Fontainenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-85587443265800851312014-11-18T12:39:00.856-05:002014-11-18T12:39:00.856-05:00Seems as though you deserve an award from the Amer...Seems as though you deserve an award from the American Jugglers Association for keeping so many balls in the air at once. <br /><br />As for a dream -- I suppose I would like to do something more rewarding than corporate triage for a living. Possibly I'll put a little inspirational note up on my monitor: "Right now Edith is writing."<br /><br />Thanks for the literary escapes and the inspiration.<br /><br /><br />Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927472981531670361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-27056132466434610172014-11-18T12:14:27.564-05:002014-11-18T12:14:27.564-05:00How delightful to have a character who is a Quaker...How delightful to have a character who is a Quaker. That is a great influence to offer our society.Libby Doddnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-30072795748458250502014-11-18T12:04:46.745-05:002014-11-18T12:04:46.745-05:00Hi Edith! Lovely to see you here, and I'm so h...Hi Edith! Lovely to see you here, and I'm so happy I got to meet you in Newburyport. You are indeed a whirlwind. If I counted correctly that's FOUR different series!<br /><br />I was going to ask what a feoffee was but see Hank beat me to it. Fascinating. As is having a linguist for a protagonist. Can't wait to read the book!Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-19432592201050289982014-11-18T12:04:31.197-05:002014-11-18T12:04:31.197-05:00Hi Edith! Lovely to see you here, and I'm so h...Hi Edith! Lovely to see you here, and I'm so happy I got to meet you in Newburyport. You are indeed a whirlwind. If I counted correctly that's FOUR different series!<br /><br />I was going to ask what a feoffee was but see Hank beat me to it. Fascinating. As is having a linguist for a protagonist. Can't wait to read the book!Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-56430826001128299912014-11-18T12:03:56.411-05:002014-11-18T12:03:56.411-05:00Edith, you are a wonder!
I dream of writing ONE ...Edith, you are a wonder! <br /><br />I dream of writing ONE work of fiction, let alone several series. Looking forward to reading all you've been working on. Karen in Ohionoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-56198926890603647752014-11-18T11:26:35.016-05:002014-11-18T11:26:35.016-05:00Congratulations, Edith! Your books have wonderful ...Congratulations, Edith! Your books have wonderful characters in rich locations. The stories are enjoyable and addictive, so I'm selfishly glad you have lots of opportunity to write! I'm amazed you are able to accomplish as much as you do and still have time for family, friends, promotions, writer conferences, and more! Kudos to you!<br />Connie Johnson Hambleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13163442262269864554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-10881919296888426382014-11-18T11:21:41.088-05:002014-11-18T11:21:41.088-05:00Congrats, Edith! Looking forward to reading your ...Congrats, Edith! Looking forward to reading your books no matter what name they are under.<br /><br />My dream? Finding a job where I am paid to read what I want all day. Somehow, I don't think that job exists, but I keep dreaming.Mark Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11567392254011373198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-14051996974810070302014-11-18T10:45:21.469-05:002014-11-18T10:45:21.469-05:00Susan, I write every morning if it's new mater...Susan, I write every morning if it's new material, or edit/revise/polish if I'm in that stage, usually from seven to late morning. That's about all the creativity I have in me, unless I'm on a solo retreat. On retreat I write morning, afternoon, and night. I immerse myself deep and just keep going! <br /><br />I try to work on only one series at a time. If I'm in the middle of a first draft and copyedits come in on a different book, I lay aside the first draft and go full time on the edits until they are done. That helps keep the stories straight. So far this approach has worked for me.Edith Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01388006370860482509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-10353850849595075652014-11-18T10:29:50.770-05:002014-11-18T10:29:50.770-05:00Just wondering, how many hours a day to your write...Just wondering, how many hours a day to your write? Do you allocate specific times of days to the different books? My head hurts just thinking about it! <br /><br />Like Hallie, I do a book a year. But I have an idea for another series... So if you do have any advice, I'd love to hear it!Susan Elia MacNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00349842866995778987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-3707274231479453842014-11-18T10:25:31.701-05:002014-11-18T10:25:31.701-05:00Hope that day comes soon for you, Mary!
Hank, a f...Hope that day comes soon for you, Mary!<br /><br />Hank, a feoffee (pronounced FEF-fee)is basically a trustee, but it's an archaic term, and the Ipswich Feoffees were the last remaining in the US. William Paine created the land trust on Little Neck in 1660, thus the archaic useage.<br /><br />From Wikipedia: "A feoffee is a trustee who holds a fief (or "fee"), that is to say an estate in land, for the use of a beneficial owner. The term is more fully stated as a feoffee to uses of the beneficial owner. The use of such trustees developed towards the end of the era of feudalism in the middle ages and became obsolete with the formal ending of that social and economic system in 1660."Edith Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01388006370860482509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-27029319422985083332014-11-18T10:03:40.045-05:002014-11-18T10:03:40.045-05:00Yay, Edith! What is a feoffee?Yay, Edith! What is a feoffee?Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-61354612948227474282014-11-18T09:42:05.613-05:002014-11-18T09:42:05.613-05:00Congrats, Edith! My dream is to spend my day writi...Congrats, Edith! My dream is to spend my day writing fiction. Send the kids to school in the morning (or swim practice in the afternoon). Build a fire in the winter, sit on the deck in the summer. Some day, some day...Liz Millironhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04919409969263609919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-35881894183954009542014-11-18T09:38:01.166-05:002014-11-18T09:38:01.166-05:00Hallie, it's definitely putting on a different...Hallie, it's definitely putting on a different hat. Thanks so very much for the great interview questions.<br /><br />Sherry, sometimes I change hats midday! For example, I might be writing new material in the morning but have edits due on a different series, so I'll work on those in the afternoon. By preference I stick to one story at a time, though. Too confusing otherwise.<br /><br />Thanks, Ang!Edith Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01388006370860482509noreply@blogger.com