by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Jul 15, 2021 | folklore cures, Nature, Writing
In The Finder of Forgotten Things one of my characters gathers and dries flowers to make Oswego tea. It’s a drink I’d heard of over the years, but didn’t really know much about. So I did a little research. Other names for the plant are bergamot,...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Jul 12, 2021 | Reading
I’m assuming, if you read this blog, you like reading fiction. Hopefully, Appalachian historical fiction! And I often post about books I’m reading (when I’m not writing!). But I read more than books and I’m betting you do, too. So, what else do...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Jul 8, 2021 | History, West Virginia
I’ll confess that the first time I discovered Chimney Corner, it was because I wanted to avoid driving over the New River Gorge Bridge. I tell ya, I was fine with that bridge until I went to the overlook and stood BELOW the bridge and yet ABOVE the river far,...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Jul 5, 2021 | Giving Thanks
I recently used some vacation time to just stay home and write. Of course, that’s not ALL I did. I also hiked and cooked and pretend gardened and . . . cleaned out my closet. This was a LONG overdue task. I knew I needed to let some things go, but every time I...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Jul 1, 2021 | books, Waiting
Can you believe it? Just five months until my next novel releases. That seems both forever and practically tomorrow! As the days tick by, I thought it might be fun to share the opening of the story. Hopefully, it’ll whet your whistle for the whole thing! While...
