like a buzzard, she circles the sky of her imagination,
eye alert to the flash of white, the sudden dash
of an untamed thought
Magi has had three full collections of poems published, one joint collection with Helen Lamb, and one pamphlet with Brian Whittingham. Her short stories appear in Damage Land, New Scottish Gothic Fiction (Polygon), and Harlot Red (Serpent's Tail). Her 'Seriously Sassy' series of novels for 9 -14 year olds is published by Puffin.
Graffiti in Red Lipstick (Curly Snake)
'Full of thought-provoking poems, expressed in a language which is elegant but direct. An excellent collection.' Poetry Scotland
Available from www. word-power.co.uk or direct from Magi
Wild Women of a Certain Age (Chapman)
'Reflective, compassionate and carefully wrought pieces which are accomplished and clever, highly readable, thought-provoking and moving. Gibson amply demonstrates that for wild women, especially poets, maturity is a most becoming state.' Scottish Studies Review
'A collection for anyone who imagines that sensitively wrought lyric poetry cannot also be tough and pungent.' The Scotsman
Available direct from Chapman www.chapman-pub.co.uk or www.amazon.co.uk
Strange Fish, with Helen Lamb (Duende)
'A terrific collection. Insightful, communicative poems that use skilful imagery. Tender, skilful love poems. Can’t recommend it highly enough.' Chapman
'There’s soul in this work; writing which is food and wine to the senses. The passion of the South American poets and writers is here, as is the fire of the Celt. This is open and free art, extremely sound.' West Coast Magazine
Available from www.amazon.co.uk or direct from Magi
Kicking Back (Taranis)
'In a decade where so many authors seem to think it’s natural to sharpen their pencils with a chainsaw, Magi Gibson cuts to the empathetic nerves with a skilful scalpel. Her collection is a gutsy and passionate report from the battlefront of everyday human suffering – a successful operation of language….' The Scotsman
available from www.amazon.co.uk
Premier Results, with Brian Whittingham