by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Jul 12, 2013 | Appalachian, Family, Miracles, Nature
It’s time for a new headshot. I like the one I have–my hair is nice, I look pretty good. But it doesn’t have much in the way of personality. And it definitely doesn’t offer any hints at my brand. There’s nothing that says Appalachia, or...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Jul 10, 2013 | Appalachian, Family, Food, Nature
It was a sad day. Jim came home not long ago and let me know that our source for raw cow’s milk had dried up, so to speak. I tried almond milk, but really, they’re not fooling anyone. So it’s back to the ultra-pasteurized, homogenized stuff that was...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Jul 8, 2013 | Friends, Miracles
Do you remember the bracelets and bumper stickers and posters that said “What Would Jesus Do?” The idea was to try to think like Jesus in a given situation. Sounds like a pretty good idea, right? Shoot, I imagine what characters would do all day long....
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Jul 5, 2013 | Uncategorized
It seems like readers are forever asking writers, “Is xxxx character you?” My published writing friends get this question, even I have gotten this question from my few pre-publication readers. My mom confessed to trying to figure out who ALL the characters...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Jul 3, 2013 | Appalachian, Family, Friends, Thistle
I’m worried that the art of visiting is drifting into obscurity. I was writing a scene earlier this week and a character invited guests to “come in and sit a spell.” This was a common phrase when I was growing up. Even if you were just dropping...
