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...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Apr 25, 2022 | Family, Love, Writing
My husband is a private guy. I like that about him. There’s a LOT I like about him, actually. This week we’re celebrating our 26th anniversary, which is more than a little astonishing. On one hand, it seems like we just met. On the other, I feel like...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Mar 28, 2022 | Appalachian, Hiking, Nature, Writing
My favorite way to brainstorm a new story is wearing a pair of hiking shoes on a mountain trail with my dog snuffling through the leaves. I get the BEST ideas! Since our move a little north and east in our section of the Appalachian Mountains, we’ve been getting...
