by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Nov 21, 2019 | Appalachian, Family, Waiting, Writing
Today I’m visiting family in WV. We’re headed to Beverly and Dailey this morning–sites for my 2020 novel. And this evening I’ll be giving a talk and doing a signing at the Upshur County Public Library (my childhood library!) for When Silence...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Oct 28, 2019 | Waiting, Writing
I was astonished to see one book published. Now I’m about to see my fifth novel released to the world. Well, at least a slice of the world! One week from tomorrow is the official release date. I’ll be holding a launch party at Sassafras on Sutton–a...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Oct 21, 2019 | History, Miracles, Waiting, Writing
I’m a bit of a girly-girl. (When I’m not being a tomboy.) So when I realized it would work out for me to go to the Christy Awards dinner–which is semi-formal–I began looking for a fancy dress. Oh, I have a dress that would work but who wants to...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Oct 17, 2019 | Appalachian, Speaking, Waiting, Writing
I don’t do TOO much book peddling on this blog, but with the release of When Silence Sings in less than three weeks I thought I’d mention it. Yup, my next Appalachian story will hit shelves on November 5. Or earlier in some cases! If you’d like to...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Oct 14, 2019 | Nature, Waiting
This happened last year, too. Summer lingered so long that the fall color didn’t really show up until November. I’m hoping that’s what happens this year because right now we’re still seeing lots of green with just a few hints of color. And I...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Sep 30, 2019 | Appalachian, Waiting, Writing
You would think that after reading a book 16 times, having it edited by a raft of talented folks at a publishing house, and knowing readers are already pre-ordering it would give an author a smidge of confidence. But something happens between the time I sign off on...