Approaching my second novel was, admittedly, a bit of a struggle. But having an amazing team at Atheneum Books, especially my very patient, brilliant editor Namrata Tripathi, took a stressful situation and turned it into a really great learning experience for me. John Corey Whaley admittedlyamazeapproach share on social
I've been an assistant to a folklorist and a teacher. There may or may not have been some sandwich-making at a certain sub chain in my past as well. John Corey Whaley assistantchainfolklorist Change image and share on social
I do come from a very close family. And I'm fascinated, in particular, with family relationships and the relationships that we all form with friends who feel as close, if not closer, than family. John Corey Whaley closefamilyfascinate Change image and share on social
In the middle of my fourth year teaching is when I got my book contract - in 2010. I knew the book would come out in May 2011. John Corey Whaley bookcontractfourth Change image and share on social
I know what it's like to be from an incredibly small town and the oppressiveness of it and the desire to get out. But I didn't realize that readers in Seattle, New York, and San Francisco might not get that so instinctively. John Corey Whaley desirefranciscoincredibly share on social
I'm beyond thrilled to be working with Faber, whose literary history is second to none. And I'm even more excited to bring my books to a wider audience in the U.K. John Corey Whaley audiencebookbring Change image and share on social
I love meeting readers and booksellers and am beyond overwhelmed and gratified at the reception. Each day feels like an adventure. John Corey Whaley adventurebooksellerday Change image and share on social
Writing was, is, and will always be my favorite job. John Corey Whaley favoritejobwrite Change image and share on social
