My guest today is Brenda Maxfield, author of The Edgemont Series.
Our publisher, Astraea Press, just released the fourth book in the series, Lizbet's Lie.
Brenda, please bring us up to speed on your series.
What inspired you to write The Edgemont
Series?
My students! I teach high school, and I’m privileged with
wonderful students. They share their lives with me. I watch them every day —
overcoming struggles, showing amazing courage, and sometimes laughing their
heads off! I wanted to write a series honoring them, while also giving them
good reading entertainment.
Do your students read your books?
Yes! And their
compliments mean everything to me. Nothing excites me more than seeing them
with their heads in one of my books.
Which book of the series is your
favorite?
Hmmm. That’s a bit
difficult. I’m attached to the first two because they were my beginning! But
then I really grew to love Farah, although she can be completely horrid! She
got herself in a major mess in Farah’s Deadline. I think Lizbet’s Lie got to me
the most. I was in agony when I wrote that book. I felt so deeply for Lizbet
and was so angry at her circumstances.
Are there more books in store for the
series?
There aren’t any in
the works right now. I do have another series out: Ocean Mist. I’m having fun
with this one because it takes place on the Washington Coast where I grew up.
What’s ahead for you right now?
Okay, this totally
shocks me, but I’m having an absolute ball putting together young children’s
books under the pen name Lynda Raymond. Never in a million years would I have
guessed that I’d love writing for the wee ones, too. Who knew? Ain’t life
grand?
And may I just take a
minute to thank all my wonderful readers. You guys are the absolute best. Thank
you SO much for your support!
Blurb
for Lizbet’s Lie (The Edgemont Series
Book Four)
Assaulted
and pregnant, sixteen-year-old Lizbet Morgan is shipped off to give birth in
secrecy and hand her baby over to strangers. When she returns home to her
family’s strict religious community, she is expected to pick up where she left
off.
But
the nightmare isn’t over. Her friend Johnny isn’t the only one asking
questions, and Lizbet fears that the reason for her absence will soon be
discovered. She must
decide whether to tell the truth or continue to obey a religious system that
forces her to tell intolerable lies.
Purchase
Links:
Astraea Press: http://www.astraeapress.com/#!/~/product/id=34826687
Blurb for Farah’s Deadline (The Edgemont Series
Book Three)
Sassy,
strong-willed, and pregnant, Farah Menins plans to be married at sixteen after
her dad dumps her in a “special home” to be rid of her. Trapped in a place full
of rules, Farah refuses to admit defeat — not when marriage would give her an
out.
Farah’s
roommate Lizbet hides her own painful secrets, and together, they forge an
unlikely friendship when Farah sneaks off to confront her baby’s father. A dead
baby, a mystery brother, and a house fire threaten to derail Farah’s plans. The
confusion is compounded when Lizbet’s brother shows interest in her. With time
running out, will Farah be able to salvage any of her dream?
Purchase Links:
Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/farahs-deadline-brenda-maxfield/1116947999?ean=2940148552086
Blurb for Along Came Jordan (The Edgemont Series
Book Two)
When
it comes to love, sophomore Emili Jones is famous for brainless decisions. At
her new school, she falls for Jordan Lawman but stuffs down her feelings,
believing they can only lead to pain. When Laine Meadow, the reigning social
queen, sets her sights on Jordan and senses competition in Emili, war is
declared.
On
top of Laine’s jealous torment, Emili struggles to help her little sister who
suffers from selective mutism and will speak only to Emili. Her mother’s
suspicious behavior and her father’s job loss add to the turmoil.
Can Emili save them
all while learning to love again?
Buy Links:
Blurb for The Lance Temptation (The Edgemont
Series Book One)
Sophomore
Emili Jones has had it with being a boring, straight-A student. Itching for
excitement, she sees plenty of it in classmate Farah Menin’s life of frequent
dates and edgy adventure. Hoping the popularity will rub off, Emili latches
onto Farah and manipulates herself into best friend status. The connection
helps her land the hot new guy, Lance Jankins, but there’s a catch. Now a pawn
in Farah’s dating games, Emili is on a crash course to betrayal. Will she
realize it in time to save herself?
Buy Links:
Barnes and
Noble: http://tinyurl.com/bdoacd8
Author
Bio
My passion is
writing! What could be more delicious than inventing new characters and seeing
where they take you?
I'm a teacher
so I spend most of my waking hours with young people. I love chatting with them
and hearing their views on love and life. My students are magical, and I am
honored to be part of their lives.
I've lived in
Honduras, Grand Cayman, and Costa Rica. Presently, I live in Indiana with my
husband, Paul. We have two grown children and three precious grandchildren,
special delivery from Africa.
When not
teaching, I love to hole up in our lake cabin and write -- often with a batch
of popcorn nearby. (Oh, and did I mention dark chocolate?)
I enjoy getting
to know my readers, so feel free to write me at: contact@brendamaxfield.com. Join my Newsletter Gang and get the latest news,
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