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...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Oct 8, 2020 | Appalachian, History, West Virginia
When people ask me where in West Virginia I’m from, it’s a bit of a dance. I generally say, “French Creek.” Then, when they give me a blank look, I say, “the nearest town is Buckhannon.” Mom and me failing at taking a selfie on Main...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Sep 24, 2020 | Reading, West Virginia
On Monday I shamelessly asked you all to vote for me to be named Best WV Author for 2020. And while I really crave that title, I’m pretty aware that I’m NOT the best WV author. So who is? Well, there are quite a few to choose from. Check out the following...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Sep 21, 2020 | Reading, West Virginia, Writing
It’s election season and I know we’re all tired of being told who we ought to vote for. But maybe in this instance, voting can be nothing but fun! I’ve been nominated in WV Living magazine’s Best Of series for 2020. Yup, I have the chance to be...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Aug 13, 2020 | West Virginia, Writing
I know lots of people are passionate about their home state. But I think those of us from West Virginia are particularly so! We know all the corny jokes and can tell them before you can. We know telling someone to “watch out for deer” when they get in the...
