The novels take longer to write than the picture book texts, and they do take a different sort of concentration. However, a very short, simple story that works well is just as exciting to me as any longer and more… — Margaret Mahy Copy Share Image
It is a good idea to know which publishers publish which stories. For example, there is no sense in sending a picture book text to a publisher who does not publish picture books. — Margaret Mahy Copy Share Image
When you are writing, of course, you have to do all that writing and correcting for yourself. When I was a librarian it was… — Margaret Mahy Copy Share Image
“All right," said Eden. "After all, we've got to hide somewhere. And even if they move on a bit faster than we can, they'll still leave signs, won't they? "Yes, they'll drip blood and leave echoes of people laughing," said Timon in a dark voice. Eden looked at him apprehensively. But then Timon laughed himself. "Joking! Joking! Only joking!" he… — Margaret Mahy Copy Share
Anyone interested in the world generally can't help being interested in young adult culture - in the music, the bands, the books, the fashions,… — Margaret Mahy Copy Share Image
“I don't know everything I feel, but I do know this. You mustn't ever want anyone but me, Big Science. If you look at… — Margaret Mahy Copy Share Image
“Stamp, your name is to be Laura. I'm sharing my name with you. I'm putting my power into you and you must do my work. Don't listen to anyone but me. You are to be my command laid on my enemy. you'll make a hole in him through which he'll drip away until he runs dry. As he drips out… — Margaret Mahy Copy Share
Reading is very creative - it's not just a passive thing. I write a story; it goes out into the world; somebody reads it… — Margaret Mahy Copy Share Image
“Fattening!” said Troy, looking at Tabitha’s round face and plump arms. “If I don’t mind being fat, I don’t see why other people should… — Margaret Mahy Copy Share Image
Ellis's understanding of himself and the world around him certainly develops because of his adventures, and part of that development comes through recognizing other… — Margaret Mahy Copy Share Image
Being a librarian certainly helped me with my writing because it made me even more of a reader, and I was always an enthusiastic… — Margaret Mahy Copy Share Image
