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Hi Thomas, have you finished the new book you were working on? Have a great summer.Carol

Thomas Whaley HI Carol! I have not. I have been doing lots of research for the book as I write it. The settings are specific and I want to make sure to either visit the locations or study the homes, businesses, etc., so it is authentic to anyone who reads it and knows those areas. Also, my first novel was re-released - which required me to work with another editor for additional fine-tuning I took into consideration from book reviewers.

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Hi Thomas, how is the new book coming along?When will it be out?I will be waiting to read it... Have a great summer. Carol Daigle

Thomas Whaley Hi Carol!! The new book is coming along quite nicely, however, not as quickly as I expected. Being a psych-thriller, I find the story line and character involvement shifting (In a GOOD way) as it unfolds. I do not want to rush things - especially with various settings that I am investigating along the way. I am hoping for it to be editor-ready by late summer.

Have a great summer too!
Thomas

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Just curious if you are pursuing the publication of any of your children's books that are mentioned in your bio here?

Thomas Whaley Yes I am! Although keeping up with the book events and book club requests for Leaving Montana, as well as writing my second novel, is taking up lots of my spare time - I am refining two of my children's books and hoping to find representation this summer.

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Hi Thomas, just wondering if you're working on any new books at the moment?

Thomas Whaley Hi Andrea! Yes, I am. I am working on a psychological thriller/mystery - hoping to have ready for editing sometime early Spring. I will most definitely keep you posted and THANKS for asking!

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Where did you get the idea for your most recent book?

Thomas Whaley Let's just say that MOST readers can relate to characters in literary fiction...The same can be said about the writers who penned them.

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How do you get inspired to write?

Thomas Whaley It happens all the time. Most of my children's books are inspired by the 2nd graders I teach or my own two sons, six and seven years old. As for Leaving Montana and the new book I am working on - real life.

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What are you currently working on?

Thomas Whaley My second novel. It is suspense/mystery. I am also fine-tuning several of my children's books so I can submit them for representation.

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What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Thomas Whaley Write from your gut! Don't change your point of view to appease others! Challenge your own creativity! BE PATIENT...you cannot rush a work of art.

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