by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Nov 2, 2020 | books, Politics, Reading
That’s right. November 3 is THE DAY MY BOOK RELEASES! And, it’s election day. But c’mon, haven’t we heard enough about that by now? I think America would do well to turn of the television and shut down the internet until, oh, Friday at the...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Oct 29, 2020 | Appalachian, History, West Virginia
While I write historical fiction it’s not VERY historical. I have yet to venture back past the 1930s. But I DO sometimes reference more distant history. The Right Kind of Fool is set in Beverly, WV, a very historic town. But the bit of history that’s best...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Oct 26, 2020 | Family, Food, holidays, Memories
Seems like I just can’t keep track of time this year. The seasons, the holidays, the day of the week–it’s all a weird 2020-induced blur. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had to think hard to remember what month it is! But I do know...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Oct 12, 2020 | Appalachian, superstition
Today I’m sending you off to check out my guest post on Dave Tabler’s Appalachian History site. Throughout the month of October, he’s hosting a fun, spooky series of post all about Appalachia and I’m delighted to be participating. Dave created...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Oct 8, 2020 | Appalachian, History, West Virginia
When people ask me where in West Virginia I’m from, it’s a bit of a dance. I generally say, “French Creek.” Then, when they give me a blank look, I say, “the nearest town is Buckhannon.” Mom and me failing at taking a selfie on Main...
