Michelle de Villiers


Biography

I am first and foremost a reader. I love languages: each language opens another door.

I enjoy writing children's stories, especially picture books.

I also paint and sculpt.

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Books

Life: An Ouroborosical Odyssey    by Michelle de Villiers
Price: $1.99 USD. 150 words. Published on May 19, 2011. Fiction.

A collection of doodletoons done in ink and water colour, a wry visual reflection on everyday situations.
Let's Do the Brainwalk Again    by Michelle de Villiers
Price: $0.99 USD. 160 words. Published on March 15, 2011. Fiction.

Irreverent doodles strictly for entertainment.
Rib-Ticklers    by Michelle de Villiers
Price: $0.99 USD. 160 words. Published on March 13, 2011. Fiction.

Cartoons portraying some topical issues in a quizzical , whimsical way. It was the dawn of the ebook, the World Soccer Cup took place and almost everyone adopted an avatar.
Chortle and Snort    by Michelle de Villiers
Price: $0.99 USD. 140 words. Published on March 9, 2011. Fiction.

Comical doodles to light up the day.
The e-Incunabulum of Comical Inspiration    by Michelle de Villiers
Price: $0.99 USD. 170 words. Published on March 8, 2011. Fiction.

A compendium of cartoons to stimulate your imagination...
The Sunflower That Roared    by Michelle de Villiers
Price: Free! 980 words. Published on June 19, 2010. Fiction.

0.5 star(4.39 from 18 reviews)
Sarah has a very sunny nature. That is why her mother calls her her little sunflower. But even sunflowers get grumpy when no one listens to them... A picture book to read with your 3-5 year old, especially if you like sunflowers.
Mary Scary    by Michelle de Villiers
Price: Free! 770 words. Published on April 30, 2010. Fiction.

(5.00 from 2 reviews)
Meet madam Mary Scary, the greediest girl since the Enormous Crocodile left town. A satirical cross-genre story for ebook verme of all ages.
Moondoe Pup and Starbuck Hound's Chocolate Adventures    by Michelle de Villiers
Price: Free! 720 words. Published on April 8, 2010. Fiction.

What happens when two bored dogs are left to baby-sit the Easter eggs? A rip-roaring mess!
Mangoes, Gloves and Coconuts    by Michelle de Villiers
Price: Free! 1150 words. Published on April 4, 2010. Fiction.

Megan's life is about to change. She'll be going to school soon for the first time. And there's a sibling on the way. So many big changes make Megan anxious. A special getaway to Mexico allows the family to prepare in more ways than one.
Emma's Houses    by Michelle de Villiers
Price: Free! 700 words. Published on March 30, 2010. Fiction.

Emma's house is up for sale. Can she prevent it? Where will she live now? Emma worries a lot. It's up to her to find a place for herself and her three cat friends Crumpet, Snowy and Cool Cat.
Quack-A-Doodle-Baa    by Michelle de Villiers
Price: Free! 1390 words. Published on March 26, 2010. Fiction.

0.5 star(4.50 from 2 reviews)
Pierre's best friends in the whole world are Babaa, Chanticleer and Jemima. However, Christmas time is a dangerous time for farm animals. Pierre has to come up with a plan to save his animal friends' lives, which involves his papa's dreams going up in smoke at the same time...
Matthew James, Animal Trainer    by Michelle de Villiers
Price: Free! 890 words. Published on March 23, 2010. Fiction.

Matthew James is a beast-whisperer. He has a special talent to tame the wild animals that invade his home every day. All he needs are his swimming goggles, a feather duster and the right attitude!
Daddy Longlegs    by Michelle de Villiers
Price: Free! 1670 words. Published on March 18, 2010. Fiction.

Scrawny daddy longlegs Opi has a clever plan to beat his buddy Arach at winning a special lady longleg's friendship... until he discovers that she is a young lady who would like to swallow a spider! As she sets her eight peeps on him, he solves a mystery that makes all the difference.
Playing with Fire    by Michelle de Villiers
Price: Free! 980 words. Published on March 16, 2010. Fiction.

This story is based on the fascination both children and moths seem to share for fire. It is a story within a story, the inner conflict being that of a craving for glory in tandem with the outer conflict of danger and competition- issues children face in their personal relationships too.

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Smashwords book reviews by Michelle de Villiers

  • Bog Man on April 02, 2010
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    smashing story!
  • The American Book of the Dead on May 17, 2010
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    Brilliant;gritty and disturbing. Original, brave, strange- not an easy read. Made me recall Bulgakov's The Master and Margarita, even though it's been years since I've read that. Imagine Midas, where what's touched turns into dreams instead of gold/ or what's dreamt turns into reality. This book deserves to be very successful.
  • We Don’t Plummet Out of the Sky Anymore on June 29, 2010
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    I liked the title and kept reading, expecting an acerbic twist- the author remained consistently nice to his characters though. An enjoyable, funny story.
  • Odour of Fate on Feb. 22, 2011
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    Wonderful writing; a sensory experience! The story is about obsession, full of wanton imagery and lyric language that fascinate. The attraction and repulsion create a tension that runs throughout, succeeding in keeping you engaged until the very end.
  • The Ballerina, the Gymnast, and the Yoga Master on Feb. 26, 2011
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    Hilarious- as in leading to boisterous conviviality and extreme merriment!
  • You Bloggin' to Me? How the Self Illusion Trolls Us and Why Skeptics Should Care on Feb. 15, 2013
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    A quick easy read that makes sense. It's viruses all the way down!