by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Nov 9, 2017 | Appalachian, Food
I’m having a launch party for The Sound of Rain this evening. Because the book is set in WV and SC, refreshments will include a table of WV treats and one of SC goodies. Which means I absolutely HAD to include some WV pepperoni rolls! These rolls are so common...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Nov 6, 2017 | Appalachian, Reading, Waiting, Writing
Releasing a new book just doesn’t get old. It’s kind of like my birthday. There ought to be cake and maybe some champagne. Certainly streamers and cheering. And there’s NOTHING wrong with celebrating all week long! So today, to kick off the party,...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Nov 2, 2017 | Appalachian, Family, Writing
I love my latest book’s release date. Why? Well, just look at it–all ones and sevens. Maybe it’s because Dad’s a math teacher, but for whatever reason, it pleases my eye. At any rate, my fourth full-length novel, The Sound of Rain, will release...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Oct 30, 2017 | Appalachian, Family, Food, Friends, Memories
I LOVED Halloween when I was a kid. I’m still pretty fond of it even today. But when I was little it was all about playing dress up and eating candy. I was one of those little girls who wanted to be something pretty. An angel, a princess–something pink and sparkly....
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Oct 26, 2017 | Appalachian, History
Today I’m headed to Charleston, WV, the capital of my home state, to participate in the WV Book Festival. I’m not only excited to be going as an author, but also because Charleston is a great city with an exceptionally beautiful capital building. And turns...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Oct 16, 2017 | Appalachian, Waiting, Writing
My wonderful editor sent me an early copy of The Sound of Rain over the weekend. There’s always something special about holding the actual copy. At last, the story I’ve been living with for more than a year is REAL. This story was inspired, in part, by a...
