by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Dec 21, 2020 | Faith, Miracles, Nature
The winter solstice, which is today, always feels significant to me. It’s literally the darkest day of the year and as soon as it’s past the days are getting lighter again. And this year I feel like we need light more than ever! Is it just a coincidence...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Dec 17, 2020 | books, Friends
If you read Monday’s post about my fabulous bookcase you may have noticed an extra special shelf at the top right. That would be my Appalachian novels shelf. Yup, a whole shelf just for books I’ve written! This is astonishing to me. I mean, there’s...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Dec 14, 2020 | books, holidays, Love
I have a December birthday. Everyone who has a December birthday knows what that means . . . combo birthday/Christmas presents. Normally, this is NOT something to be preferred. My niece’s birthday is one week before Christmas and she fully expects to celebrate...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Dec 10, 2020 | Appalachian, books, Friends
I’m excited to be part of a fun, Appalachian author event this evening with Ann Gabhart and Cindy Sproles. We’ll be joining you from Kentucky, Tennessee, and North Carolina (although West Virginia is in my heart!) to talk about our latest stories, our...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Dec 7, 2020 | Memories, Waiting
Last week I celebrated my 49 birthday. And since we celebrate birthdays at the END of the year, that means I am now entering my FIFTIETH year. Whoops. How did that happen?? While I don’t feel fifty, I can’t help but think about how each day of this coming...