Literary Revelations has the pleasure of featuring another wonderful writer: Maggie Watson. I hope you enjoy the post.
BIO
Maggie is an Indie Author and Poet from Scotland. She began writing in 2020 and self-published her first poetry collection in 2021. As a Domestic Abuse Survivor, Maggie now feels it is important to share her story to inspire and empower anyone who has lived through the same. She does so without artifice in both “Pieces of Me” and “Wildflower,” her most recent Collection.
Glass Gates, Edge of Humanity and Gypsophilazine have all published her writing.
In 2025, she was awarded both Publication of the Month and Author of the Month by Spillwords Press. Her poetry has also appeared in six anthologies, including After Rains Skies (A Global Anthology). Maggie enjoys music, reading, and solo travel when not writing.
Links to books
Ephemeral Encounters: Her Book of Words
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Pieces of Me
bit.ly/4u0A1um
Wildflower
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Social Media
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sweetangelbutterfly
What inspires you?
Most of my life experiences have inspired me. That said, I often get a spark out of nowhere; it happens a lot! A couple of words just pop into my head, and I roll with them. They are sometimes completely unrelated to anything, but I find that once I have the poem down on paper, I usually say aha! I love it when that happens because writer’s block is a curse. I think that generally writers notice more and perhaps feel more too, so writers generally notice more, and perhaps feel more, anything can be an inspiration, to be honest.
Why Poetry?
I believe poetry chose me, Gabriela! It happened quite by accident during the Pandemic.
It was a nightmare time for my mental health. I needed an outlet for my frustration and isolation, so I started jotting down my thoughts in a notebook. The rest, as they say, is history. I also have vague recollections of reciting Rabbie Burns poems as a child, so perhaps it was always there!
Future Writing Plans?
I released Wildflower last December because I wanted readers to see how far I have come on my healing journey. I felt that it was important to do so. I may follow up Ephemeral Encounters with a book of poems, which are personal to me of an experience which is still very close to my heart. It has also crossed my mind to perhaps write a memoir relating to my abuse. However, neither of these things is at the forefront of my mind at this time.
Favourite Poets and/ or Novelists?
My favourite poets are Maya Angelou and Rupi Kaur. I also have many favourites in the WordPress community, but it would not be fair to name anyone in particular, as each writer inspires me every day. For the record, though, I admire anyone who has experienced great pain in their life and shares it. That takes a lot of courage, for which I have the deepest admiration.
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I love Maggie so much! Thank you for this!
My pleasure!
Jennifer 💖 thank you !
You’re so welcome! Just love you!
Jennifer I appreciate your support always !
Congratulations Maggie! How awesome! Great feature! 🫶🏼👏🏼🫶🏼
Dear Gabriela
Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity it means a lot !❤️
Oh Maggie is a wonderful writer and one of the most supportive poets on WordPress. I am so happy to see your interview with her, Gabriela, and to know a little more about her and her process. You have chosen one of our best who very much deserves the spotlight!
Aww Karima 🙏 thank you for your beautiful comment and your support 🤗
Wonderful feature: Maggie’s words are powerful and beautiful ❤️
Sara ❤️ many thanks as always my friend !
I hope you are well🫂 hugs
It’s always a pleasure Maggie! ❤️
Big hugs in return my friend 🤗😘
Maggie is a poet and person I admire and respect so much. I’m glad to see her in the spotlight here. It’s always a pleasure to learn more about the people behind the words. Here’s wishing much success in all of Maggie’s future writing projects. 😊
Hi Mike
So much gratitude to you my friend.
Thank you for your lovely comment!
I appreciate your support always 🙏
Kym thank you so much 🥰❤️
Thank you for sharing Maggie’s inspiring story❣️
My pleasure.
Thank you so much for reading .🤗
Thank you for sharing Maggie’s story❣️
My pleasure.
Inspiring interview of Maggie who I just discovered via a blogging friend!
Thank you my friend!
Happy to have connected with you here 🤗🙏
Sara 🥰🙏❤️
Dearest Maggie, so deserving. Your words are brilliant, your ability to support the community and to spread your love around is such a warm blessing. Thank you for featuring Maggie, Gabriela!
Good interview. I always enjoy learning more about what inspires a writer to write. Kudos to Maggie for sharing that there is a way out to those who feel trapped in a domestic abuse situation. I’m sure her poetry has helped others.