tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post178400845985298715..comments2024-03-28T12:01:31.049-04:00Comments on Writers Who Kill: Maggie Toussaint Interview by E. B. DavisJim Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15090252530437277145noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-46060608812643432792017-08-03T20:01:57.046-04:002017-08-03T20:01:57.046-04:00I heard about your power outage. They were saying ...I heard about your power outage. They were saying a construction malfunction occurred. Anyway, once they get it right, you should be disaster proof, right??? Have a great "rest of the summer."Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-16850134237399087042017-08-03T19:19:37.891-04:002017-08-03T19:19:37.891-04:00Your welcome, Maggie--anytime. I love all of your ...Your welcome, Maggie--anytime. I love all of your series. They are a pleasure to read. Sorry I haven't been around. We just got our power restored on Hatteras Island. It's a big day--but there have been power interruptions while they tested our new permanent line. I liked the break from the tourists, but our businesses were hurting. Thanks for the interview!E. B. Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746747050278597888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-53340785090260122772017-08-03T19:03:23.782-04:002017-08-03T19:03:23.782-04:00Thanks for having me here, Elaine. It's always...Thanks for having me here, Elaine. It's always a pleasure to rub elbows with Writers Who Kill!Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-66040650945356122852017-08-03T19:02:44.789-04:002017-08-03T19:02:44.789-04:00Thanks so much for your kind words, Kait! I'm ...Thanks so much for your kind words, Kait! I'm so glad you enjoy the series!Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-71193971515887920652017-08-02T19:20:43.332-04:002017-08-02T19:20:43.332-04:00Hi Maggie, so glad you are here. I'm not letti...Hi Maggie, so glad you are here. I'm not letting myself read the interview. I've got book 3 of the Baxley series racing to the top of my TBR and I don't want any spoilers! This is one of my favorite series. I look at it as a cool breeze on a hot summer day. Always refreshing. Keep 'em coming!Kaithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07758348842858993203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-89668220590957172482017-08-02T15:51:41.576-04:002017-08-02T15:51:41.576-04:00Gloria, You're sweet to say you've read my...Gloria, You're sweet to say you've read my books. Paranormal isn't everyone's cup of tea, so I can understand if the more cozy among us shy away from this series. But if you like stories that explore boundaries and have happy endings, this fits the bill.Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-79157749608663205132017-08-02T15:49:23.486-04:002017-08-02T15:49:23.486-04:00Hi Grace, Ever since I realized I used language th...Hi Grace, Ever since I realized I used language that was a little rough for cozies (standard swear words) and incorporated a find-and-replace edit for swear words in my cozies, I try to use milder words for that swear moment. As Elaine already teased out in the interview, Baxley has many Dadgummit moments in the book. To her credit she doesn't bust out in heavy-duty swear words when the unexpected happens. Now if I could just clean up my potty mouth...Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-69577073030297559052017-08-02T15:45:20.889-04:002017-08-02T15:45:20.889-04:00Thank you for your kind words, Warren. I'm gla...Thank you for your kind words, Warren. I'm glad to have an outlet like writing books to download some things so my brain doesn't explode. And I take my inspiration from wherever I can get it! Sometimes from blog comments.Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-63864960547188239662017-08-02T14:36:36.832-04:002017-08-02T14:36:36.832-04:00Maggie, I've read several of your books and no...Maggie, I've read several of your books and now want to read more.Gloria Aldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13581719606924364447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-26525919923851080922017-08-02T11:45:38.494-04:002017-08-02T11:45:38.494-04:00This sounds like a fascinating series and one that...This sounds like a fascinating series and one that I'll definitely add to my list to read. My mother came from Georgia and I remember her saying Dadgummit. Sure sounds a lot better than some of the language that has been bandied about by some politicians recently. Grace Toppinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10291304815273486038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-34626111515755259792017-08-02T10:57:19.803-04:002017-08-02T10:57:19.803-04:00It is always interesting to hear writers talk abou...It is always interesting to hear writers talk about their craft and how their backgrounds end up in their writing.Warren Bullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789270258599769915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-22779487148462696212017-08-02T10:44:53.752-04:002017-08-02T10:44:53.752-04:00Thank You, Debra, for your kind words about this s...Thank You, Debra, for your kind words about this series. In my writing, I try to explore new areas and in some cases, to fix wrongs I've observed. While my sleuth doesn't always get the regular kind of justice for the bad guys (and gals), there is a certain karma that occurs through her involvement that helps me feel like the scales of justice get balanced. Though it is hard to deny that when a beloved family member or friend dies (from any means) we survivors wear our hearts on our sleeves. Nothing can replace that loved one. In time we seem to settle for solace, but I get a certain pleasure through my sleuth's success in uncovering what happened and seeing justice served. Good grief! That's awfully deep for morning time!Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-9517398290317300552017-08-02T10:38:48.061-04:002017-08-02T10:38:48.061-04:00Hi Margaret, I am glad that you connected with the...Hi Margaret, I am glad that you connected with the book title of my latest release. I have a light hearted theme going on with the titles. I enjoy stretching the meaning of things too. I have many Dadgummits in my life, and I'll probably have many more such moments. I hope you enjoy the story.Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-71812693833789158942017-08-02T10:36:33.138-04:002017-08-02T10:36:33.138-04:00Thank you, Polly. And thank Elaine for asking such...Thank you, Polly. And thank Elaine for asking such insightful questions. She always gets me to think harder about why I did things the way I did. Sometimes I know. Sometimes the answers blindside me.Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-46291581094238975662017-08-02T09:47:35.548-04:002017-08-02T09:47:35.548-04:00The title of the book caught me immediately -- the...The title of the book caught me immediately -- the description intrigued me - and this interview (which is extremely well done) put Dadgummit at the top of my TBR list Of course, knowing there is another Cleo tale coming doesn't hurt, either - I became acquainted with your writing through her when you first were a panelist at Murder in the Magic City.Debra H. Goldsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17533446284471717884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-56260840754634569372017-08-02T08:36:09.449-04:002017-08-02T08:36:09.449-04:00Dadgum! That one word hurtled me back to fifteen y...Dadgum! That one word hurtled me back to fifteen years in Georgia. Looking forward to reading my first paranormal novel.Margaret S. Hamiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07979191318652199350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-71321044646831903282017-08-02T08:27:01.662-04:002017-08-02T08:27:01.662-04:00Love DADGUMMIT, love Baxley and Sam. Maggie has a ...Love DADGUMMIT, love Baxley and Sam. Maggie has a winner with the Dreamwalker series. Wishing you great success with this one and your new publisher, Maggie. And as usual, kudos to Elaine who is the best book interviewer in the business.Polly Iyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729656119287702191noreply@blogger.com