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Tsneem Abdelrahman
Tsneem Abdelrahman asked Gail Carson Levine:

what inspired you to start writing?

Gail Carson Levine Fundamentally, it's because of the great books I read when I was little, which are also the reason I write for children.
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Julie
Julie asked Gail Carson Levine:

Hi Ms. Levine! Ella Enchanted opened up such incredible doorways for me. It was THE story, the one that got me invested in reading and writing. Is there any advice you would give to aspiring authors like myself? Thank you so very much!

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Mrs. Levine, have you seen this fan animation of The Two Princesses of Bamarre? I found it when searching the web the other day and thought it was wonderful! http://caitercates.tumblr.com/post/135167002449/acting-the-gray-death-animatic-senior-thesis

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What is your inspiration for righting books like Ella Enchanted, that was my absolute favourite!

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