Ted Macaluso writes adventure stories for children and adults.

He is the author of Vincent, Theo and the Fox, a picture book/early reader about Vincent van Gogh and growing up (for ages 4-10). Kirkus Reviews called the fictional adventure “…a charming, unique way to introduce youngsters to great art while providing an important message.” The Washington Post wrote “…the colorful paintings jump off the pages and will give you a lot to think about….it’s cool. Very cool.” Read more…

Ted’s second book, Seeking Cézanne: A Children’s Mystery Inspired by Paul Cézanne and Other Artists, features two siblings lost in a land of paintings and trying to get back to the real world. Read more… 

Currently, Ted is writing a young adult science fiction/romance novel inspired by the paintings of Ivan Aivazovsky. More info about the book will be coming in 2025. Follow him now to be among the first to know what’s happening.

Ted’s short piece, The Offs, won first place in The Pete Wood Challenge writing competition (read it here). His short stories have been published in Stupefying Stories, Little Old Lady Comedy, Witcraft, Fabula Argentea: The Venue of Good Writing, and The Washington City Paper. Read more… 

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