64: The Beauty of Novels in Verse Enhance the Way We Connect to Stories - Interview with Marcella Pixley

A captivating ghost story evolves into an intense family drama with strong themes of forgiveness, self-identity, and family. Neshama, this powerful novel in verse, brings all the feels of a middle grade adventure amid beautiful verses of poetry. In this episode Marcella Pixley and I discuss not only the beauty of this novel in verse but also questions of compassion, relationships, religion, and self-growth. Find middle grade author Marcella Pixleyhttps://marcellapixley.com/https://www.instagram.com/marcellapixleybooks/?hl=enhttps://www.threads.com/@marcellapixleybooks?xmt=AQF01WcgnxB9ZD_yF35Vil2eQf9Z68K_unXTESSSULz2hucNeshama by Marcella Pixley https://www.amazon.com/Neshama-Marcella-Pixley/dp/1536236616/The Girl in the Walls by Meg Eden Kuyatt https://www.amazon.com/Girl-Walls-Meg-Eden-Kuyatt/dp/1546110534/The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse: Inspiring Conversations on Hope, Love and Personal Growth by Charlie Mackesy https://www.amazon.com/Boy-Mole-Fox-Horse/dp/0062976583/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0Chapters 00:00 Meet Marcella Pixley05:40 What is Neshama about?07:52 Why is it important to connect with and know our ancestors?13:10 Creating Neshama16:11 Was Neshama Marcella’s first novel in verse?Stopping to appreciate the poetry within the story.21:39 Themes of forgiveness in Neshama26:25 What has Shabbat done for you and your faith?33:40 What is next for middle grade author Marcella Pixley?35:26 Marcella’s book recommendations