Appalachian Blessings
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I write historical novels set in the not-so-distant past. My stories are often set in Appalachia in general and West Virginia (my home) in particular. I hope that my stories of forgiveness, redemption, and hope will bring you joy while also inspiring you to appreciate the beauty of my mountains even half so much as I do.
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Appalachian Thursday – Using Dialect Part 1
Appalachia has a unique and, I think, incredibly special way of speaking. It hearkens back to Elizabethan England with a solid Scottish underpinning and even a dash of Chaucer now and again. I don't use TOO much dialect in my stories since it can bog readers down, but...
Award-Winning Books
“Once in a while a new author comes along with a work that makes you sit up and take notice. Thomas has crafted a tale of this proportion.”
Libary Journal – starred review of Miracle in a Dry Season
Let’s Talk Appalachia!
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Most recent post…
Appalachian Thursday – Using Dialect Part 1
Appalachia has a unique and, I think, incredibly special way of speaking. It hearkens back to Elizabethan England with a solid Scottish underpinning and even a dash of Chaucer now and again. I don't use TOO much dialect in my stories since it can bog readers down, but...
Award-Winning Books
Let’s Talk Appalachia!
Contact Sarah
“Once in a while a new author comes along with a work that makes you sit up and take notice. Thomas has crafted a tale of this proportion.”
Libary Journal – starred review of Miracle in a Dry Season
