The Barber’s Sanctuary

The Barber’s Sanctuary By Shelia Stovall Mr. Jewell died today. I heard the news at the Piggly Wiggly. The cashiers talked among themselves trying to estimate his age. A wave of sadness washed over me and I remained silent though I knew the answer.  I’d heard him brag...

The Quiet Place

This morning, I felt uninspired so I turned to a favorite Kentucky author, Jesse Stuart. I love his poetry. It speaks to me in a way that makes me appreciate my heritage. There is quiet place on our farm I visit that is peaceful. I often wonder if my husband’s...

Join a Writers’ Group

I have been studying the craft of writing and one suggestion that keeps coming up is to join a writers’ group.  I’m thrilled to say that I joined the Middle Tennessee Christian Writers. We meet on the second Saturday of each month.  Author members include: Jodi...

Book Reviews!

With four days off and a trip to the lake, I’ve had more days to read than normal. I could have used this time to write but I was on a mini vacation. Chuck Sambuchino, an editor and published author, spoke at the Kentucky Writers Conference and he advised unpublished...