My books are inspired by family, childhood memories, Christmas traditions, small-town life, and the meaningful moments that stay with us through the years. Thank you for visiting my collection.

A festive Christmas scene with a decorated tree, a lit fireplace, three lit candles, a tray of colorful ornaments, a cup of steaming coffee, and a slice of chocolate pie with whipped cream on a plate.
Book cover titled "Patchwork of Grace" by Ted Whitney with a patchwork quilt design featuring floral patterns and solid orange and beige squares.
A man with a scarf and green beanie sitting on a wooden bench by a river, holding a letter and reading, surrounded by autumn foliage and ducks in the water.
Book cover of "The Talley Street Tales" by Ted Whitney. It features two boys playing in a creek, one holding a crawfish and the other smiling, surrounded by greenery and rocks.

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A man and a boy walking on a dirt path through a field during sunset, with the boy looking up at the man, and the title 'The Day Before Jeff Died' and the author's name Ted Whitney overlaid on the image.
A cookbook titled 'My Mom's Cookbook: A Collection of Memories' by Ted Whitney standing on a wooden holder on a blue table, with cookies on a white plate and a slice of chocolate pie on a separate white plate.
A cozy Christmas scene with lit candles, decorated ornaments, a Christmas tree, a cup of coffee, and a slice of chocolate pie on a plate, with a fireplace in the background.

The Feeling of Christmas is a journey through the Christmas season as seen through the eyes of a 10-year-old boy. From Thanksgiving night to Christmas morning, these memories capture the warmth, traditions, wonder, and quiet magic of Christmas at home — celebrating family, faith, nostalgia, and the simple moments that made the season unforgettable.

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A person sitting on a wooden bench by a lake during autumn, reading a letter, with ducks swimming in the water and colorful fall trees in the background.

The Cards is a collection of short stories about the powerful act of writing, sending, and receiving a card. Through sympathy notes, birthday cards, encouragement messages, and quiet handwritten reminders, these stories capture how a few sincere words can comfort, encourage, and sometimes change a person’s day.

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Book cover titled 'Patchwork of Grace: Lessons from My Mother's Heart' by Ted Whitney, featuring a patchwork quilt design with various floral and orange patches.

Patchwork of Grace is a memoir honoring my mother, Judy Gresham — a woman of strength, resilience, faith, and unconditional love. Through stories of hardship, family, loss, laughter, and perseverance, this book reflects on the lessons, memories, and values she quietly stitched into the lives of her children.

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A man and a boy walking together on a dirt path through a park with autumn trees, with the title 'The Day Before Jeff Died' and author's name 'Ted Whitney' written above and below.

The Day Before Jeff Died is my memoir about losing my nineteen-year-old brother, Jeff, in a tragic car accident when I was twelve years old. Through memories of family life, faith, laughter, and the kindness of a small Tennessee town, I share the moments surrounding a loss that changed our family forever while honoring the lasting impact Jeff had on all of us.

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Children exploring a stream in a forest, with one boy holding a crawfish and another smiling in the background, on the cover of a book titled "The Talley Street Tales" by Ted Whitney.

Talley Street Tales is a collection of 32 imaginative short stories inspired by my childhood adventures with one of my brothers. Through bike rides, fishing trips, backyard quests, and endless outdoor fun, Ben and Sam turn ordinary days into unforgettable adventures using nothing more than imagination, curiosity, and brotherhood. Easy to read for children and filled with nostalgia and warmth for adults, Talley Street Tales celebrates family, childhood wonder, and the joy of growing up in a simpler time.

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In Alice Drive, Ted Whitney returns to a season of childhood spent in Brunswick, Ohio, during the mid-1970s. Through the eyes of a ten-year-old boy, readers experience a home filled with family, laughter, chores, backyard adventures, and the steady presence of a hardworking mother who held everything together.

Sometimes the moments that seem ordinary at the time become the memories we cherish most.

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