Susan Vaught

Author, Reader, Dreamer

I Don’t Always Write Outside

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But when I do, I have company!

 

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This is the view up and to the left of the recliner on the back porch, where I’m writing despite piles of melting snow in every direction. My friend the peacock is making sure I stay on task by occasionally letting loose with a bunch of spring hollering.

“Hollering” is a good ole Southern word. My most recent book, Footer Davis Probably Is Crazy, has a lot of those. Check out Rebecca Van Slyke’s post about favorite Southern expressions over at Emu’s Debuts:

https://emusdebuts.wordpress.com/2015/03/06/southern-expressions/

 

Children’s Writers Out on the Town

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Behold, Susan Vaught, Coe Booth, Jason Reynolds, and John Green stunning Indianapolis with our collective writerly brilliance as we utterly fail to take a selfie with an iPad.

Couldn’t ask for better dinner companions or conversation, especially when I am a refugee from Kentucky, which is completely buried in snow.

And, Ben Davis High School is still totally awesome. It was wonderful to meet each and every student, teacher, and librarian I got to talk to today!

Ben Davis High School Rocks!

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Hanging with the awesome students at BDHS in Indianapolis, along with the SERIOUSLY AMAZINGLY TALENTED Coe Booth, Ellen Schreiber, and Jason Reynolds.

Asking lots of questions. Getting lots of answers!

“Do you see yourselves in books?”

“No, the girls are always skinny and pretty and perfect.”

“People in books are so athletic. They can do 14 things. I can’t do that stuff!”

“I have to ignore a lot of stuff so I can put myself in the story.”

“Yeah, sometimes. But really I want to learn about other people and places.”

 

“Where’s the bathroom?”

“Turn left at the fridge!”

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Can’t ask for a better host school, or hostess. Cathy Hicks-Brooks is awesome, and I would pay real money to have her energy! My student helper Danielle is also wonderful.

 

 

Footer Davis Probably Is Crazy

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The time has come! Footer Davis Probably Is Crazy launches into the world March 3, 2015!

Junior Library Guild

“A sensitive, suspenseful mystery that deftly navigates the uncertainty of mental illness.”  –Kirkus Reviews

“The unusual and entertaining residents of Footer’s small Mississippi town bring moments of humor to a well-plotted mystery that effectively explores some serious themes.”  –Publisher’s Weekly

“This suspenseful story, set in a small Mississippi town, explores themes of domestic violence and mental illness in a way that highlights the support of caring parents, neighbors, and other adults . . . a sympathetic exploration of some difficult issues.” –Booklist

 

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Head over to Emu’s Debuts for the Launch Week Celebration,
with wonderful posts by multiple authors, discussions, contests, and giveaways!

 

Visit Simon and Schuster for purchase links!

 

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