Yes, Vivian Vande Velde is my real name.
To hear me pronounce it, you can go to the Author Name Pronunciation Guide at by clicking here.
I became a writer because I love stories--all kinds of stories, but especially fantasy.
I can't remember a time before I wanted to be a writer.
My parents did a great job of convincing me I could do whatever I set my mind to.
I was born in and have lived almost my entire life in Rochester, New York.
I married Jim Vande Velde. (So, yes, Vivian Vande Velde is my real name.) When our daughter Beth was born, I quit my job as a secretary. Since I was home all day, I had to either take housework more seriously or come up with a good excuse why I couldn't. So this was the point where I had to stop saying "Someday I'm going to be a writer," and do something about it.
The first book I wrote was A Hidden Magic.
Writing turned out to be harder work than I thought it would be. (To read more about writing, go to the WRITING ADVICE page.)
But, once I finished writing the book, getting it published was even harder. I sent it out to 32 diffe
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You have to be careful who you trust; even someone with the best intentions can turn out to be a monster in disguise.
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Sometimes the things we desire the most can lead us down a dangerous path.
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There is power in knowledge, and sometimes secrets are meant to be kept hidden.
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A clever mind can solve even the most puzzling problems.
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Be careful what you promise, for words have power and consequences.
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Sometimes the greatest treasures can be found in the most unexpected places.
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True strength comes from within; believe in yourself and you can overcome any obstacle.
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Love can be a powerful force that transcends all boundaries.
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Alphabetical Listing of
All My Books
Alison, Who Went Away
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ages: 12 & up
All Hallows' Eve
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ages: 12 & up
Being Dead
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ages: 12 & up
The Book of Mordred
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ages: 12 & up
The Changeling Prince
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ages: teen - adult
Cloaked in Red
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ages: 12 & up
A Coming Evil
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ages: 12 & up
Companions of the Night
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ages: 12 & up
The Conjurer Princess
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ages: teen - adult
Curses, Inc. and Other Stories
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ages: 12 & up
Deadly Pink
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ages: 12 & up
Dragon's Bait
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ages: 12 & up
8 Class Pets + 1 Squirrel ÷1 Dog = Chaos
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ages: 6 - 10 years old
Frogged
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ages: 9 & up
Ghost Of A Hanged Man
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ages: 8 - 12 years old
Heir Apparent
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ages: 8 - 12 years old
A Hidden Magic
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ages: 8 - 12 years old
Magic Can Be Murder
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ages: 12 & up
Never Trust a Dead Man
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ages: 12 & up
Now You See It
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ages: 12 & up
Once Upon A Test: Three Light Tales of Love
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ages: 8 - 12 years old
The Prince Problem
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ages: 8 - 12 years old
The Princess Imposter
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ages: 8 - 12 yea
Vande Velde, Vivian
PERSONAL: Born June 18, , in New York, NY; daughter of Pasquale (a linotype operator) and Marcelle (Giglio) Brucato; married Jim Vande Velde (a computer analyst), April 20, ; children: Elizabeth. Education: Attended State University of New York at Brockport, , and Rochester Business Institute, Religion: Catholic. Hobbies and other interests: Reading, needlecrafts, "quiet family things."
ADDRESSES: Agent—c/o Author Mail, Harcourt Brace, B Street, Suite , San Diego, CA
CAREER: Writer.
MEMBER: Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, Rochester Area Children's Writers and Illustrators.
AWARDS, HONORS: Child Study Association Book of the Year, , Bro-Dart Foundation Elementary School Library Collection, International Reading Association (IRA) List, National Council of Teachers of English Notable Trade Books in the Language Arts, and the New York Public Library Children's Books Titles for Reading and Sharing, all for A Hidden Magic; Author of the Month Award, Highlights for Children, ; "Pick of the Lists" citation, American Booksellers Association (ABA), "Best Book for Young Adults" and "Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult R
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