Maggi Vaugn is the author of nine books of poetry, short stories, and children’s literature. As poet laureate, she wrote the official bicentennial poem of Tennessee,  “Mr. Tennessee Music Man," the official poem for the Tennessee state quarter released by U.S. Mint in 2002.  She also wrote the governor's inaugural poem, and a poem celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Air Force. Her media appearances include programs on PBS, USA, TNN, TNT, and the BBC, as well as a variety of local radio and TV programs.

Vaughn's successful writing career bloomed at a very early age and she recalls writing even as a little girl growing up in Mississippi. Vaughn moved to Nashville her first year following college and started writing songs for the Wilburn Brothers. Soon afterwards, Vaughn and country music legend Loretta Lynn began writing songs together with the star recording several. Vaughn and Lynn still meet and write songs or just spend time together.

Maggi travels the United States teaching students to write and appreciate poetry. Her love for the written word comes across in the classroom and becomes contagious with the students.