by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Jun 25, 2015 | Appalachian, Family, Memories
This week I’m dipping into one of the two boxes of family items my Dad had tucked away at the farm. My ultimate goal is to sort through everything and preserve these treasures, but for now, I’m just enjoying unearthing nuggets of pure gold. First, we have...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Jun 4, 2015 | Uncategorized
I have been blessed to know some of the most amazing women who grew up in these mountains and lived to ripe, old ages. Great Grandma Jane – Native of Laurel Fork, WV, lived to be 98 Grandma Burla – Native of Laurel Fork, WV, lived to be 97 Aunt Bess...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | May 7, 2015 | Appalachian, Family, Food, Friends
Until the Harvest officially released this week. To celebrate, my publisher put together a fabulous giveaway that I couldn’t have designed any better myself. Food is such an important part of my books. Families gather around the table. Friends carry food to...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Dec 10, 2012 | Family, Friends
So now that I’m starting to think someone in the wide world out there might actually read my novel one of these days, it’s occurred to me that I need to change the female lead’s name. Currently, her name is Bess. I chose that in honor of my Aunt Bess...