Look and Listen

Biography

Mary Calhoun Brown tells stories about things that matter, weaving colorful and sensitive characters into history for a generation that prefers to be entertained rather than educated. Her debut novel "There Are No Words" was honored at the Nashville Book Festival and continues to be lauded by writers and readers from all across the U.S. Brown is an advocate for children and adults with autism. She also partners with educators to create curriculum guides for her novels so teachers and home-school parents can meet state requirements while making the most of classroom and planning time. Mary Calhoun Brown lives in beautiful Huntington, West Virginia, with her husband Cam and three sons, William, Harrison and Dewey.

Inspiration

I am inspired by Jane Austen, Thomas Jefferson, Bill Gates, Albert Einstein, Temple Grandin, Dr. Ruth Sullivan, my son William Brown and all those who live life to the fullest while standing firmly on the autism spectrum. I am also inspired by the little boy who gets bullied every day, the girl who isn't included at the birthday party and the child who can't understand why he doesn't have any friends. I am inspired by teachers, educators and parents who work diligently every day to communicate with those children who have so much to say, but can't quite get the words out.