Author of "Elphie" Gregory Maguire

"Elphaba becomes more and more relevant sadly, as the decades have gone on."

Welcome Gregory Maguire:

We’re joined on the Starline by author and dad. You’ve read “Wicked”, “Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister” among many other books. His latest is “Elphie”. We welcome Gregory Maguire.

Gregory, let’s go Beyond the Mic. What made you go back to the world of Oz for this prequel to Wicked?

What do you want readers to take away from this book?

“She makes wishes on falling stars still. She trusts the world that much.” How does Elphaba’s life feel so relevant in the world today?

How has the success of “Wicked” changed the way you see something you wrote 30 years later?

The Rockin' 8:

It’s time for the Rockin’ 8, 8 random questions, answer with the first thing that comes to your mind. There is no Pressure.

1. If you could celebrate the New Year, anywhere in the world, where would you go?

2. Best place you enjoy vacation?

3. Which of your short stories didn’t get the love you thought it should have?

4. Are you scared of the dark?

5. What word do you love hearing? 

6. Least favorite subject in school?

7. Favorite Broadway show that you didn’t have a hand in?

8. Best gift you kids gave you?

Sneaking in a Couple More:

How has writing changed you and the way you see the world?

Who inspired you to start writing and who inspires you today?

One Big Question:

If you could whisper one thing to Elphaba that might change her forever, what would it be?

The Wrap:

He had to take Chemistry twice, loves the word welcome and wants you to read the book “Elphie”. Gregory Maguire thanks for taking the time to talk with us today.

And that my friends is a Beyond the Mic Short Cut.

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