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Thomas Whaley was born in 1972 and has lived on Long Island his entire life. He is an elementary school teacher and has always enjoyed writing as a pastime. Thomas currently lives in Shoreham, New York with his husband Carl, their two sons Andrew and Luke, and loyal dog Jake.

LEAVING MONTANA is Thomas Whaley's first novel and also the WINNER of the 2015 ERIC HOFFER Small Press Award, the 2015 INDIE EXCELLENCE AWARD for Best New Literary Fiction, the 2015 INDEPENDENT AUTHOR NETWORK AWARD for Outstanding First Novel and THIRD PLACE in the 2015 IAN Book of the Year Award! Amazon link: http://www.amazon.com/Leaving-Montana...

Thomas recently won the 2014 NYS 2nd Grade Teacher of the Year Award and was featured on NPR's 50 Great Teachers on All Th
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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 o…moreYes 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.(less)
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 charact…moreHi 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.

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Leaving Montana

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Teaching: Reflections for 2017

I love teaching. I want you to know that. There is nothing better in this world than being a teacher regardless of the bumps, bruises, nicks and scratches that my heart, mind, and body have taken over the years. I am all in on teaching, and I am all in on every parent, guardian and child that come my way.

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“Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one’s definition of your life; define yourself.” - Harvey Fierstein”
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Thomas Whaley AWARD WINNING LITERARY FICTION!!
LEAVING MONTANA wins the 2015 Eric Hoffer Small Press Award!

Reviewers describe LEAVING MONTANA as...
"...original and creative."
"...colorful and poetic."
"...a book well-deserving of your attention!"

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Thomas Whaley Leaving Montana is a finalist for the 2015 Eric Hoffer First Horizon Award or superior work by a debut author!!

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Thomas Whaley PHENOMENAL BOOK REVIEW by BeachBoundBooks!

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Thomas Whaley FRONT PAGE!!! So exciting to be and AUTHOR and NYS TEACHER OF THE YEAR!!

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