by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Feb 12, 2015 | Appalachian, Family
Today I thought I’d share another installment from the 1976 edition of The Pioneer–a booklet put out periodically by the Descendants of the French Creek Pioneers. This one is about Elijah Phillips who was brother to my great, great, great,...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Jan 26, 2015 | Family
It’s my day to post on the front porch over at SouthernBelleview. Please swing on by to read about how washing the dishes reminded me of the importance of including the sense of smell in my writing.
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Jan 22, 2015 | Appalachian, Family, Waiting
I posted at SouthernBelleView.com last week about whether or not West Virginia is part of the South. It’s a point of contention in some circles. While I didn’t suppose we’d resolve the question once and for all, I did get some interesting comments...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Jan 19, 2015 | Family, Miracles, Nature, Reading, Waiting
The first novel has been out almost six months. The second novel isn’t due until May. The first round of excitement has died down and it’s too soon to get pumped up for round two. I’m facing the in-between time. All the flurry of being a debut author...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Jan 15, 2015 | Appalachian, Family, Nature, Thistle
It’s that time of year when resolutions start falling by the wayside. Of course, one of the most common resolutions is to lose weight/get in shape. So I’ve been thinking about my own workout regimen. Okay, I don’t have one. But there’s a reason...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Dec 29, 2014 | Family, Friends, Miracles, Waiting
Three years ago I created a vision statement–a statement of my goals as an author. I think it’s important to not only create such a document, but to revisit it regularly to see how I’m doing and what needs to change. So as 2014 comes to a close, I...
