The Writers of Wales Database

SHAW, MARGUERITE

Plas Geler, Greenway, Talywaun, Pontypool, Torfaen NP4 7RD
Tel: (01495) 772209

Novelist and local historian, experienced public speaker and teacher. Native of North Lincolnshire, educated at Sheffield and London Universities. Marguerite has been a resident of Talywaun since 1978. Her interests include cycling, walking, gardening and environmental issues. She was Writer in Residence at Cwmbran Library for twelve months, collecting residents’ memories and opinions about the New Town. Marguerite has written a trilogy of novels set in South Wales.

Selected Publications:
We Shall Sing Again (Blorenge Books, 1990)
Shall We Meet Again (Blorenge Books, 1991)
Love Will Come Again (Old Bakehouse Publications, 1996)
The Scrapbooks of Abersychan (M.Shaw)
Children of the School House (M. Shaw)
Memories of Cwmbran (Torfaen Libraries)

Eligible Writers on Tour subjects offered:

1. Making history live
2. Tell your story before it is too late
3. Fish and Chips again? (autobiographical)

AGE RANGE: Talks are suitable for 14+ and adults but willing to work with younger children.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Plenty of table space and good lighting.