by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Apr 16, 2015 | Uncategorized
When I see that a book is set in Appalachia I tend to get excited. I love when the mountains from Georgia to Maryland get a little attention and I’m often eager to snap up books set ’round these parts. So I was thrilled to get my hands on The Story Keeper...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Apr 13, 2015 | Waiting
When I started writing, my first love was poetry. I wrote poems because I could capture ideas, feelings, and emotions on one page. Books, on the other hand, are really long and take a LOT more work. So, in honor of the days when I could complete an entire first draft...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Apr 9, 2015 | Appalachian, Family, Food, Nature
It’s ramp season in Appalachia. Back in WV, April has long been the month for ramp suppers usually featuring a “mess” of the pungent onion/garlic/leeks alongside beans, cornbread, ham, and potatoes. Dessert can be assumed. We didn’t much go to...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Apr 6, 2015 | Uncategorized
I’m blogging about my memories of going to Easter Sunrise Services when I was a child over on SouthernBelleView today. If you have a minute, please click over and share your childhood memories of Easter.
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Apr 2, 2015 | Appalachian, Church, Family, Nature
I’m in West Virginia visiting family today. Thanks to spring break we’re all in the same place at the same time for once. A gift too precious to set aside for blogging. I’ll check in at the weekend! Below are some images from home that inspired...