by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Aug 6, 2015 | Appalachian, Friends, Love, Memories, Miracles
One year ago yesterday my first, full-length novel officially released to the wide world. Now, one year later, there are two books out there with my name on them not to mention a novella (which is still free if you’ve been meaning to download it!). And a third...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Jul 6, 2015 | Friends
I have a confession to make. I’m a fraud. Oh sure, I’ve had a couple of books published and have been contracted for a third. Yes, people have read those books and even liked them. There have been some good reviews and a couple of awards. But it’s only because no one...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Jun 22, 2015 | Appalachian, Food, Friends, Memories, Poetry
Saturday was West Virginia Day. Don’t worry, gifts aren’t expected. (Although one of those little black bears carved out of coal is always nice.) We had friends over for dinner and served food seasoned with WV sea salt (no, it’s not a...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | May 21, 2015 | Friends, Miracles, Waiting
The Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference just gave me my first award as a published author. It is, as you might expect, a pretty wonderful feeling. And making it even more wonderful is the fact that I got to celebrate my award with one of my favorite...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | May 7, 2015 | Appalachian, Family, Food, Friends
Until the Harvest officially released this week. To celebrate, my publisher put together a fabulous giveaway that I couldn’t have designed any better myself. Food is such an important part of my books. Families gather around the table. Friends carry food to...
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...