by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Oct 3, 2022 | books, Friends, Speaking, Writing
At The Mitford Museum, we hosted our first annual GetLit! this past weekend. While Hurricane Ian threatened to have a negative impact, the storm skirted us, and we had a great time. As a writer, there are few things more fun than hanging out with other writers....
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Aug 29, 2022 | books, Research, Waiting, Writing
Once upon a time, when I signed a new contract, I’d get a serious looking packet in the mail with lots of legalese. Once satisfied, I’d sign the contract with my favorite pen and mail it back to the publisher for a countersignature. These days, I get a...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Aug 1, 2022 | Thistle, Writing
I LOVE to write. Stories, poems, journal entries, letters–even blog posts 😉 It’s how I process the world around me . . . my life with its joys and struggles. Words help me makes sense of things. But sometimes I get stuck. Or in a rut. Or I just don’t...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Jul 18, 2022 | Love, Writing
I think you all know by now that I LOVE telling stories. They’re entertaining, sure, but they’re also deeply powerful. They build empathy, share information, connect people, and point us toward the common ground we can all stand on together. Former NC Poet...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | May 23, 2022 | books, Reading, Writing
I have the privilege of being part of a Facebook group called Her Novel Collective and this week, I’m hosting the discussion! Here’s the scoop: Her Novel Collective has your next great read! If you enjoy engaging stories that connect us all, then here...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | May 2, 2022 | Family, History, Memories, Research, Writing
I get so much of my inspiration from family history. I’m currently brainstorming a story set in the early 1900s–a little further back in time than I usually write. Arthur is one of eight children who’s essentially given away because his family is...
