by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Jan 21, 2021 | Appalachian, Farming, Nature
We had chickens when I was kid. But the neighbors had chickens, turkeys, and guinea fowl. Recently, neighbors on our road added guinea fowl to their flock. I had forgotten about the funny, little, black-and-white speckled birds. Not to mention the racket they make!...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Jan 7, 2021 | Appalachian, Food
We all need some comfort food these days. I know, we’re supposed to make resolutions and behave ourselves in the new year, but c’mon. If there was ever a time for comforting, fatty, food to take our minds off . . . well, pick your poison . . . this is IT!...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Dec 31, 2020 | Appalachian, holidays
I’ve written in previous posts about new year’s traditions like first-footing and eating lucky foods. And last year I wrote about the old-time tradition of “blowing out” the old year. But, considering how 2020 has gone, I think it bears repeating! The idea...
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 3, 2020 | Appalachian, books, Reading, West Virginia
I’ve made it a point NOT to read Hillbilly Elegy and I don’t plan to watch the movie, either. Initially, I thought I should read the book. I’m an Appalachian author. I aim to read widely in the literature of these mountains. But the whole idea of...
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...
