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Sarah Loudin Thomas

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Sarah Loudin Thomas grew up on a 100-acre farm in French Creek, WV, the seventh generation to live there. Her historical fiction is often set in West Virginia and celebrates the people, the land, and the heritage of Appalachia.

Sarah holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Coastal Carolina University and is the author of the acclaimed novels The Right Kind of Fool–winner of the 2021 Selah Book of the Year–and Miracle in a Dry Season–winner of the 2015 Inspy Award. She has also been a finalist for the Christy Award, ACFW Carol Award, and the Christian Book of the Year Award.

Sarah’s career includes six years in the PR Department at Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC, and she served as the inaugural director of Jan Karon’s Mitford Museum in Hud
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Sarah Loudin Thomas When I was an aspiring writer the best thing I did was get feedback on my work. I entered contests, signed up for critiques at conferences, and got in…moreWhen I was an aspiring writer the best thing I did was get feedback on my work. I entered contests, signed up for critiques at conferences, and got input from trusted readers. You won't want to take EVERY suggestion you get, but when you hear the same thing from two or three sources, you begin to find where the weaknesses lurk in your writing.(less)
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NEW RELEASE – These Empty Places

My TENTH full-length novel will release on May 5, 2026 (yes, Cinco de Mayo!). I’m astonished and amazed that this dream of being an author has come so vividly true for me. I hope you enjoy this third North Carolina novel inspired by little known aspects of the great flood of 1916.

When their worlds are upended, two women brought together by their loss discover what truly matters most.

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These Empty Places by Sarah Loudin Thomas
"I ended up primarily listening to the audiobook and enjoyed it—I finished it in less than 24 hours because I didn't want to stop listening. I had never heard of Lake Toxaway before picking this up, so I loved learning about its history while followin" Read more of this review »
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This started out slow. Most of her books do. But by the end of the read I appreciate the build in the story."
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These Blue Mountains was a wonderful read, made even better by the outstanding narration. The narrator truly brought the characters and the beautiful setting to life.

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“I'd rather look for the best. The worst usually makes itself known soon enough.”
Sarah Loudin Thomas, When Silence Sings

“Other people's expectations can make you do all sorts of things against your better judgment.”
Sarah Loudin Thomas, The Finder of Forgotten Things

“Maybe that's how I'll know I've found true love--when I find a man who will eat burnt biscuits and dry pork chops.”
Sarah Loudin Thomas, Appalachian Serenade

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The Hesitant Heiress (The Everstone Chronicles, #1) by Dawn Crandall The Hesitant Heiress by Dawn Crandall
 
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After a Fashion (A Class of Their Own, #1) by Jen Turano After a Fashion by Jen Turano
 
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Healer of Carthage (The Carthage Chronicles, #1) by Lynne Gentry Healer of Carthage by Lynne Gentry
 
  10 votes 13.0%

Miracle in a Dry Season (Appalachian Blessings, #1) by Sarah Loudin Thomas Miracle in a Dry Season by Sarah Loudin Thomas
 
  9 votes 11.7%

The Midwife by Jolina Petersheim The Midwife by Jolina Petersheim
 
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A Woman of Fortune (Texas Gold, #1) by Kellie Coates Gilbert A Woman of Fortune by Kellie Coates Gilbert
 
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Mercy Killer by James H. Pence Mercy Killer by James H. Pence
 
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“We live in a world where joy and empathy and pleasure are all around us, there for the noticing.”
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“Sometimes God gives you strength to do without because, for whatever reason, he knows it's better for you not to have your heart's desire.”
Sarah Loudin Thomas, Appalachian Serenade

“Maybe that's how I'll know I've found true love--when I find a man who will eat burnt biscuits and dry pork chops.”
Sarah Loudin Thomas, Appalachian Serenade

“Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads.”
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“I turned my face more exclusively than ever to the woods, where I was better known.”
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