Happy Birthday, Maxwell Odyssey!

Happy birthday, Maxwell Odyssey (in 133 years, that is)!

In celebration of this day, I decided to share fifteen facts about Max’s character.

Favorites:

• Green

• “Flagpole Sitta” by Harvey Danger

• Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman

• Flying

• Painting

Random facts:

• Inherited heterochromia iridis from her mother.

• Bisexual

• Swears like a sailor

• Mechanic

• Non-smoker

Writing Process/ Inspiration:

• Maxwell was originally intended to be an anti-hero but evolved into a reluctant hero. Instead of fighting her on it, I gave in and let her do her thing.

• When I wrote her, I used actress Alona Tal as a physical reference.

• Maxwell was originally a brunette until I realized that blonde heroines in YA lit are few and far between.

• I attempted to break down gender binaries as much as possible when I created Max.

• Maxwell means ‘great’ or ‘capable’ and Odyssey refers to a journey or quest.

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