Ask an Author series – Michel Deverall
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MJ Gibbs
Marg Gibbs writes poems and stories for children. Her themes include communication, friendship, nature, family and courage. She has contributed to magazines, anthologies and the local Hinterland Times in Mapleton. Marg’s love of verse began with Dylan Thomas, Under Milkwood and extended into her long teaching career in secondary education.
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May 21, 2022 at 5:21 am
Isn’t it amazing the insights and processes that come together to produce a book?
May 19, 2022 at 9:02 am
Hey Marg and Michel – I loved A Big Ball Of String too! Michel’s new book sounds fun 🙂
May 21, 2022 at 5:20 am
Thanks Deb. It’s fun, energetic and a bit scary for other grandmas and Nans.
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Hi Marg and Michel,
What an interesting article about my favourite funny author! I love the word chortle too, and it’s appropriate because conversations with Michel are always chortle-worthy.
Ali
Thanks Ali. Writers love their words and are always inventing a few new ones. NZ author Margaret Mahy used to come up with sensational ones with hyphens and nonsense. Roald Dahl too, with snozzcumber, skiddling away!
Hi Marg
I loved both the questions and answers. I loved Michel’s honest and directness, it often felt as if she was talking to me. I really enjoyed the insights into her writers life and her processes.It’s fascinating seeing the character traits and influences on her writing.