Question 1

What is your full name?

Accepted Answer

Walter George Tuttle, Jr., named after my father and technically my grandfather on my father's side, except he did not have a middle name and went by Walter Tuttle. Thus, my father is senior and I am junior instead of the third.

Question 2

What is your nationality?

Accepted Answer

American. I think the questions come become Tuttle is an English surname and my written works have a decent presence in the United Kingdom.

Question 3

When and where were you born?

Accepted Answer

I was born January 27, 1972 at Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton, New York.

Question 4

Where did you go to high school?

Accepted Answer

Boiling Springs High School in Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania.

Question 5

Did you play sports in high school?

Accepted Answer

Yes. I lettered in varsity Football, Basketball, and Track & Field.

Question 6

Did you serve in the military?

Accepted Answer

Yes. I served in the United States Marine Corps from 1990 through 1994 and was honorably discharged.

Question 7

Are you married?

Accepted Answer

Yes. I have been married to Shawn Sutton since 1997. We have a son and a daughter.
My wife has been in education since 1989 and has served as a Principal, Assistant Principal, Learning Support Teacher, and is currently a Special Education Supervisor and recruits for the school district. In 1999, she earned her Principalship Certification from the Pennsylvania State University. In 1995, she earned a Master of Education in Special Education from Shippensburg University. In 1988, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from Bloomsburg University. She has served on Pennsylvania State University's World Campus panel and has attended Harvard University for professional development.
My daughter earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 2025, which ranks #4 in the United States. She is currently employed with the #4 Neurology Department in the world at the Mayo Clinic, the top hospital in the world.
My son earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the Eberly College of Science at the Pennsylvania State University in 2023.

Question 8

Did you graduate from college?

Accepted Answer

Yes. I graduated in 1998 from The Pennsylvania State University with  a Bachelor of Science in Finance degree and then received a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Penn State in 2005.

Question 9

Do you belong to the Pennsylvania State University Alumni Association?

Accepted Answer

Yes. My wife and I are Life Members of the Pennsylvania State University Alumni Association.
We are also members of the Atherton Society at Pennsylvania State University, a philanthropic organization.

Question 10

Do you belong to Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society?

Accepted Answer

Yes. I was invited to join Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society in 2005 for my academic performance while pursuing my Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the Pennsylvania State University. My Accumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) was 3.72.

Question 11

Have you had any additional education or training?

Accepted Answer

Yes, many. I have completed countless continuing education credits and training throughout my finance career. In 2013, I completed the Mergers & Acquisitions program at the University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School, Aresty Institute of Executive Education. In 2010, I completed the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) Rate School through The Institute of Public Utilities at Michigan State University. In 1999, I completed the Financial Advisor Training Program at Morgan Stanley Dean Witter.
During my enlistment in the United States Marine Corps from 1990 to 1994, I completed numerous courses through the Marine Corps Institute (MCI) and the Marine Corps University (MCU), including Marine Corps Leadership and Principles of Instruction for the Marine Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO), Techniques of Military Instruction, and Battle Skills. In 1991, I completed the Marine Aviation Supply Mechanized School. In 1994, I completed the Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) Basic Nonresident Program. I also received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Marine Aviation Weapons & Tactics Squadron-One for my support and completion of the Weapons Tactics Instructor (WTI) Course. During my enlistment, I also received numerous Certificates of Commendation, Letters of Appreciation, badges, medals, and ribbons.

Question 12

Any other interesting facts about yourself?

Accepted Answer

I coached numerous youth sports over the years, namely basketball, baseball, softball, and flag football. Everything from travel competitions to recreational leagues. From t-ball to fast-pitch. I served as a Board Member for a very brief term at Carmen Fusco's Pro Baseball & Softball Academy before resigning to pursue other goals.
I also served in numerous positions within the Christian church, from Elder to Deacon to Finance Committee Member to Assistant Treasurer to Council Member, as well as serving on the Christian Board of Education. I have preached sermons, taught Bible studies and numerous courses, and have led multiple committees and events. I have coached sports in this arena. I have been an Accountability Partner to Pastors. I have performed funeral duties, including the Burial of the Dead Ceremony. When I was contemplating entering ministry full-time as a Pastor, I completed a few courses at Evangelical Theological Seminary.

Question 13

What did you do before writing?

Accepted Answer

I worked in Finance across numerous industries, such as banking, corporate trust, brokerage, state agency, healthcare, and water and wastewater utility.

Question 14

How long did you work in Finance?

Accepted Answer

20 years. Thus, my late start to writing full-time.

Question 15

Why did you leave finance to write?

Accepted Answer

I was let go as a result of a corporate restructuring. Since then, I have worked for myself.

Question 16

Do you have any regrets not continuing a career in finance?

Accepted Answer

No. For most of those years, I entertained ideas of one day owning my own business. I even set up my home office with the thought in my mind that I would probably work out of it one day—a premonition, perhaps.

Question 17

Why did you choose to write stories rather than continue your career in finance?

Accepted Answer

Since a child, I have been told that I have an active imagination and can entertain myself. Perhaps I should have started writing earlier.

W. G. TUTTLE | wgtuttle.com

Author, Screenwriter, Poet, and Essayist