Mighty Mule Editing

MaxieJane Frazier

Writer, Editor, Educator

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For fifty years, an
extraordinary story
has been hiding
in plain sight.

In 1976, 157 young women marched under the words “Bring Me Men” shining above the iconic ramp that led to a world that had never imagined them. They and the more than 12,000 women who followed faced a contentious culture, inadequate facilities, and a system designed to break them.

Told they were destroying military standards, and promised they would never graduate, more than 7,000 women have proved them wrong.

From the crucible of Basic Cadet Training to the combat zones of Iraq and Afghanistan, from shattering the Combat Exclusion policy to leading at the highest military and civilian positions, these women reshaped not just the military, but the nation itself.

The Hidden Thread

At the earliest point in their professional lives, the women in this story passed through the same crucible. An institution built to produce officers for national service: the U.S. Air Force Academy.

They did not emerge as copies of one another. They emerged as a resilient, powerful collective the country did not yet know how to name.

Their lives went on to shape commands, professions, communities, families, and history—in ways that were never gathered into a single narrative.

In 2026, fifty years after the doors of the Academy were opened to women, Necessary Turbulence is their story finally being told.

Kind.
Fierce.
Inspirational

Work With Me?

  • Before MaxieJane Frazier, I was a good writer—after her edits, I became an author of a bestselling series! MaxieJane's insight, precision, and gift for elevating story and style turn my manuscripts into something I couldn't have created alone.

    --Cam Torrens, author of the Tyler Zahn mystery/suspense series, finalist 2025 Rocky Mountain Fiction Writer of the Year

  • I asked MaxieJane to copyedit my completed memoir manuscript because I trusted her. She invests her time and focus to ensure she delivers, on schedule, notes, feedback and edits that are thorough, thoughtful and encouraging. She is a class-act professional who is as personable as she is honest.

    — Hella Rader, Writer & Podcast Host The Stories That Sparkle, Memoir manuscript Beyond the Wall

  • Maxie is a great instructor & mentor. Taking Fiercely Flash twice allowed me to further polish my work with my classmates & Maxie’s feedback. With the help of this community I’ve grown as a writer and feel confident submitting my shorter works. I recommend this class, one million stars!

    —Seetha Kandik, Writer

  • MaxieJane’s Fiercely Flash course was amazing! We learned different facets of flash fiction and nonfiction each week, analyzed published flash, and wrote and shared our own works. I highly recommend it!

    — Lori O’Brien, Writer

  • I have recently undergone an extensive developmental and line edit of a manuscript by MaxieJane Frazier, and came away extremely pleased with the result. She provided thoughtful revisions and ideas on the plot and the pacing, bearing in mind my message and feelings behind the story. She offered reassuring support and encouragement while helping enhance the manuscript, not simply telling me what I wanted to hear. I strongly recommend Maxie Jane for her editing services, and have already done so with several other aspiring authors.

    —Scott Eveloff, Do Not Resuscitate

  • Workshops with Max are so much more than writing time. She fosters community, growth, and understanding of flash fiction in a way that enriches all types of writing. I’m a wordy epic fantasy writer, and even in my huge manuscripts I’ve found great applicability in her approach to concision and intentional writing. No matter what your focus might be, Max has valuable insight to offer!

    —Randall Madden, author, co-founder POV, editor Snoozine

  • Fiercely Flash: I am in the process of writing a climate science fiction novel. The experience of writing in six minutes to a prompt that is always interesting and challenging has unearthed additional and often unexpected results with my characters. May I also add that the comraderie that is built with other writers has been an additional benefit. Flash Fiction is a powerful tool for moving forward with character and plot development as it heightens sensory details. Oh and one of the most important gifts to attending this class? It’s fun.

    Linda English—Author

Writer

Mostly flash fiction/nonfiction and memoir. I have completed a memoir manuscript. I have YA and romance novels in progress.

Editor

Do you want a cohesive plot and polished prose? To make your characters come alive in vibrant setting? To put your readers in your book’s world?

Educator

Would you like someone to coach you through your novel, short story, or flash? How about expert memoir guidance? Are you ready to learn more about writing?