Interview: Tim Whitney, Author of Thanksgiving at the Inn

I recently had the pleasure to read and review Thanksgiving at the Inn by Tim Whitney.  This is Mr. Whitney's debut novel and he breaks out with a tremendous bang!!  To catch my  review, click here.  Also be sure to check out the giveaway for one copy of Thanksgiving at the Inn, which is at the end of my review.  Giveaway is open until October 14th, so act quick! 

Now it is my greatest pleasure to share with everyone a fun and informative peek into Mr. Whitney's life and writing.  Sit back, relax, enjoy the interview and then be sure to check out this wonderful seasonal book!

Can you please tell us a bit about Thanksgiving at the Inn?

TW: Thanksgiving at the Inn is a coming-of-age fable focusing on family, forgiveness, and gratitude. The story starts out with a 12-year old boy and his father inheriting a fortune, with one catch, they must run the family bed and breakfast by themselves without upsetting any of the eclectic residents. It is a timeless family story that I hope will become a holiday classic.

What inspired you to write Thanksgiving at the Inn?

TW: My inspiration for the characters and events came from all over the place, including various life experiences. The main inspiration for the theme of the book, however, came from working briefly with handicapped children over 25 years ago as a high school senior back in Portland, Maine. It was an experience that truly changed my perspective on life.

The inspiration for the setting came to me while living in an old farmhouse in Whately, Massachusetts, which has remained in one family since the late 1700s and would make a perfect Bed and Breakfast. The attic was filled with vast quantities of family history.

Who are your favorite characters in the book and why?

TW: I have two favorites really - Senior, the deceased grandfather who is present, even after he has passed on, and Mustang Sally. Senior was someone that faced the same difficulties we all do today - the work/life balance. He failed miserably and realized it was never too late in life for change. With Sally it is his entire character which fascinates me. There is something about the gentle giant that is such an entertaining contradiction in characteristics. That he has grown as a person and become ‘someone that makes things happen’ seals the deal for me as a favorite.

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