by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Apr 2, 2018 | Friends, Love, Reading, Waiting, Writing
When Rachel Hauck released Once Upon a Prince, I hesitated to read the story. I was afraid it was going to be just another reinterpretation of Cinderella. And while I LOVE Cinderella, did we really need another, modern version? Boy, was I wrong! Oh, there are echoes...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Mar 19, 2018 | dogs, Waiting
My husband and I went to dinner Sunday. We enjoyed a lovely meal and headed out into the mild evening to make our way back to our car. I think I’ve mentioned that I can’t resist a dog. Well, there was a girl sitting on the sidewalk with a puppy dancing...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Feb 22, 2018 | Appalachian, Memories, Nature, Waiting
Every year a few hardy daffodils jump the gun and bloom in February. Every year we act surprised. Somehow it seems too soon, but I’ve looked back at notes from five years ago and this is nothing new. Every February the daffodils unfurl seemingly fragile yellow petals....
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Feb 19, 2018 | Church, holidays, Miracles, Waiting
There were fewer than twenty of us gathered in the little white church on the hill for the Ash Wednesday service last week. The evening was mild and the service was brief with some music, scripture and words from the pastor, and then the ashes. Lent is my favorite...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Feb 15, 2018 | Friends, Love, Waiting, Writing
On October 2 of this year, my latest work will release–as part of a collection titled The Christmas Heirloom (available for pre-order). As a follow-up to The Sound of Rain, I’ve written Hank’s story. You remember Hank–he was George...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Jan 29, 2018 | Waiting, Writing
In 2012 I wrote my 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 with 2018 well underway, I thought I’d check in ....
