The Sundial Writers Corner
311 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThe Writer’s Corner on WLRH features prose and poetry submitted by talented TN Valley wordsmiths. With each episode, a different voice is heard in “The Writer’s Corner,” with a commentary or poem recorded by the author. Many of our writers have received awards at the state and national level, while others are exhibiting their creative abilities for the first time.
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Episodes
Sundial Writers Corner - Kathryn Tucker Windham - (12/21/2020)
December 28, 2020 14:12 - 8.93 MBOn this Monday before Christmas, we return to the Sundial archives for the tale of Kathryn Tucker Windham's Red Scooter, a beloved tradition here at WLRH.
Sundial Writers Corner - Johanna Kirsch Wilson - (12/14/2020)
December 21, 2020 15:12 - 5 MBSundial contributor Johanna Kirsch Wilson takes us on a tour of her Grandmother's house, years later as she says goodbye.
Sundial Writers Corner - Rebecca Brothers - (12/7/2020)
December 14, 2020 15:12 - 3.35 MBSundial Writer Rebecca Brothers ponders her past history with food, and what it meant to her family.
Sundial Writers Corner - Chris Ferguson - (11/30/2020)
December 07, 2020 14:12 - 5.25 MBSundial contributor Chris Ferguson realizes that much of his life has been plagued by doubt, but wonders-- is that really a bad thing?
Sundial Writers Corner - Joyce Billingsley - (11/23/2020)
November 30, 2020 16:11 - 6.52 MBThis year's Thanksgiving celebrations will look different for a lot of us, but Sundial writer Joyce Billingsley reminds us that there have been non-traditional Thanksgivings in the past.
Sundial Writers Corner - Sara McDaris - (11/16/2020)
November 16, 2020 17:11 - 9 MBThis week, Sara McDaris allows us to see Autumn wonders through her eyes, and regales us with the glories of one of her most prized trees.
Sundial Writers Corner - Dave Gallaher - (11/9/2020)
November 16, 2020 14:11 - 11 MBAttending the funeral of Little Richard caused Dave Gallaher to remember the first time he had ever heard that kind of music.
Sundial Writers Corner - Monita Soni - (11/2/2020)
November 09, 2020 08:11 - 12.8 MBSundial Writer Monita Soni takes us along with her on a lovely Fall afternoon walk through Huntsville's historic district.
Sundial Writers Corner - Kathryn Tucker Windham - (10/26/2020)
November 02, 2020 18:11 - 15.2 MBWe return to our treasure trove of master Storyteller Kathryn Windham Tucker to hear her impressions of October.
Sundial Writers Corner - Rhonda Broyles - (10/19/2020)
October 26, 2020 06:10 - 11.2 MBRhonda Broyles introduces us to her FAB FOUR, otherwise known as the UNIT.
Sundial Writers Corner - Rosemary McMahan - (10/12/2020)
October 20, 2020 13:10 - 6.45 MBPoet Rosemary McMahan steps into the Sundial Writers Corner with her two poems, which share her observations of the present and her memories of the past.
Sundial Writers Corner - Andrew V Gonzales - (10/5/2020)
October 12, 2020 17:10 - 6.26 MBAndrew Gonzales muses on the glories of Autumn and wonders how many of those chilly days he's missed.
Sundial Writers Corner - Rose Battle - (9/28/2020)
October 05, 2020 13:10 - 11.9 MBStoryteller Rose Battle recounts her trip to London, where she received a promotion to "Queen of the Army"!
Sundial Writers Corner - Hethalyn Godwin - (9/14/2020)
September 21, 2020 15:09 - 11.2 MBHethalyn Godwin remembers a trip to the Big Easy in which her public transport was transformed into a royal coach.
Sundial Writers Corner - Margaret J Vann - (9/21/2020)
September 21, 2020 14:09 - 11.7 MBSundial contributor Margaret Vann has put this Pandemic time to good use, both at home, and on paper!
Sundial Writers Corner - Melissa Ford Thornton - (9/7/2020)
September 15, 2020 13:09 - 5.28 MBAt a very early age, Sundial contributor Melissa Ford Thornton discovers the benefits of living in a very small town where everybody knows your name!
Sundial Writers Corner - Michael Guillebeau - (8/31/2020)
September 08, 2020 13:09 - 16.7 MBThis week on the Sundial Writers Corner, Madison author Michael Guillebeau shares his trilogy of poems called "Three Ways to Grow", in which he muses on the connection between person and parent.
Sundial Writers Corner - Rebecca Brothers - (8/24/2020)
August 31, 2020 13:08 - 3.91 MBSundial Writer Rebecca Brothers asks: after all this is over, what kind of person do you want to be?
Sundial Writers Corner - John Davis - (8/17/2020)
August 24, 2020 13:08 - 5.5 MBSundial contributor John Davis reflects on seeing hope in everyday things, and suggests that during the pandemic we have the chance to observe what we might never have noticed.
Sundial Writers Corner - Andrew V Gonzales - (8/10/2020)
August 17, 2020 13:08 - 3.54 MBLocal creative Andrew V Gonzales uses prose and personal journal excerpts to reflect on his lonely road to becoming an independent artist. Sometimes you meet a fellow traveler!
Sundial Writers Corner - Vedanth Gopinathan - (8/3/2020)
August 10, 2020 14:08 - 2.58 MBThe Sundial Writers Corner proudly presents another winner of the Huntsville Literary Association's Young Writers Contest. Rising sixth grader Vedanth Gopinathan won the Upper Elementary Poetry division with his journey of the mind called "Cycling Dreams".
Sundial Writers Corner - Collin Williams - (7/27/2020)
August 03, 2020 14:08 - 15.7 MBThis week we present Collin Williams, one of the winners of the Huntsvillle Literary Association's Young Writers Contest. His cautionary tale paints a plausible picture of our world in the future if we don't act now to address climate change.
Sundial Writers Corner - Colby Meeks - (7/20/2020)
July 27, 2020 13:07 - 6.7 MBHLA Young Writers Contest winner Colby Meeks muses on the universal emotions of teenaged angst.
Sundial Writers Corner - Rose Battle - (7/13/2020)
July 20, 2020 15:07 - 10 MBSundial contributor Rose Battle outlines her special tasks as a ten year old: sit here, be quiet, and don't touch the pickled eggs!"
Sundial Writers Corner - Jon and Josh Macri - (7/6/2020)
July 13, 2020 14:07 - 3 MBToday we feature winners of the Huntsville Literary Association's Young Writers Contest. These two poetry winners, Jon and Josh Macri, are brothers!
Sundial Writers Corner - Hethalyn Godwin - (6/29/2020)
July 06, 2020 14:07 - 11.2 MBSundial Writer Hethalyn Godwin grows into a new relationship with dirty words.
Sundial Writers Corner - Allen Berry - (6/22/2020)
June 29, 2020 15:06 - 4.45 MBSundial Writer Allen Berry brings us poems of observation, including one written during the Stay at Home order.
Sundial Writers Corner - Jackie Williams - (6/15/20)
June 20, 2020 12:06 - 5.06 MBSundial contributor Jackie Williams recounts a humorous exchange between her two aunts, worried about the effects of the US Census. Have you filled out your Census form for 2020? It's important!
Sundial Writers Corner - Johanna Kirsch Wilson - (6/8/2020)
June 15, 2020 16:06 - 5.44 MBSundial contributor Johanna Kirsch Wilson recounts her "millenial fail" with avocado toast.
Sundial Writers Corner - Anna Lee - (6/1/2020)
June 10, 2020 13:06 - 3.41 MBAnna Lee realizes that a lost child can be agony for a family, even if it's only for a few minutes!
Sundial Writers Corner - Kathryn Tucker Windham - (5/25/2020)
June 01, 2020 15:06 - 5.5 MBMaster storyteller Kathryn Tucker Windham muses on a common sight and SCENT of our Alabama summers.
Sundial Writers Corner - Jessica Temple - (5/18/2020)
May 25, 2020 09:05 - 2.53 MBSundial contributor Jessica Temple remembers a favorite childhood dessert and wonders how on earth her tiny grandmother could produce it!
Sundial Writers Corner - Monita Soni - (5/11/2020)
May 18, 2020 14:05 - 4.83 MBSundial contributor Monita Soni experiences a typewriter blessing in the city of live music.
Sundial Writers Corner - Rebecca Brothers - (5/4/2020)
May 12, 2020 13:05 - 2.53 MBNew Sundial contributor Rebecca Brothers brings us a story from a time-- not too long ago-- back when we were out and about among people!
Sundial Writer's Corner: Monita Soni - A Typewriter Blessing
May 08, 2020 10:05 - 4.83 MBDr. Monita Soni shares a story of connection and inspiration from one of her travels to Austin Texas. While exploring the market, sampling spicy salsa, and enjoying delicious avocado icecream, Monita encounters a typewriter poet who has an unexpected connection.
Sundial Writers Corner - Wayne Holliday - (4/27/2020)
May 04, 2020 14:05 - 4.25 MBSundial writer Wayne Holliday ponders the beginnings of life in our universe.
Sundial Writers Corner - Grace Treutel - (4/20/2020)
April 27, 2020 14:04 - 9.31 MBSundial Writer Grace Treutel explores heartbreak, hurt, and finding herself anew in these poetry pieces.
Sundial Writers Corner - Rose Battle - (4/13/2020)
April 20, 2020 14:04 - 4.5 MBSundial storyteller Rose Battle brings us a rollicking tale of a glorious homecoming at Easter!
Sundial Writers Corner - Paul Harrison - (4/6/2020)
April 14, 2020 16:04 - 11.4 MBIn these uncertain times, Sundial Writer Paul Harrison wonders what is subjective, and what is objective.
Sundial Writers Corner - Kathryn Tucker Windham - (3/ 23/2020)
April 07, 2020 15:04 - 8.61 MBWe return to our treasure trove of stories from Kathryn Tucker Windham this week, hearing about a spring time ritual for kids in her small Alabama town.
Sundial Writers Corner - Ted Roberts - (3/16/2020)
March 23, 2020 07:03 - 8.92 MBToday we honor longtime Sundial contributor Ted Roberts, who passed away last week after a brief illness. His Sundial story, "Chemoscene", shows the grace and humor with which Ted approached everything in life. Ted is shown in this photo with Jill Wilson, the volunteer director of the Clearview Cancer Institute, where Ted served as a volunteer.
Sundial Writers Corner - Jessica Temple - (3/9/2020)
March 16, 2020 14:03 - 2.65 MBSundial contributor Jessica Temple recalls the accessories that made her a "worldly woman".
Sundial Writers Corner - Jackie Williams - (3/2/2020)
March 09, 2020 15:03 - 9.58 MBJackie Williams describes her small childhood home that featured two kitchens and two very different cooks.
Sundial Writers Corner - Ray Greene - (2/28/2020)
March 02, 2020 16:03 - 8.24 MBIn Ray Greene's story, "The Traveler and Summer Snow", we hear how a first time trip to the South brought centuries of emotions to the surface.
Sundial Writers Corner - Leonard Adams - (2/24/2020)
February 28, 2020 09:02 - 5.94 MBSundial Writer Leonard Adams encourages us to examine our perceptions of self, and appreciate our uniqueness!
Sundial Writers Corner - Susan Hazen Guthrie - (2/17/2020)
February 19, 2020 16:02 - 4.33 MBSundial Poet Susan Guthrie knows where she got her red from!
Sundial Writers Corner - Joyce Billingsley - (2/10/2020)
February 17, 2020 16:02 - 4.63 MBSundial contributor Joyce Billingsley's late husband Bill is never far from her thoughts and her heart.
Sundial Writers Corner - Anna Lee - (2/3/2020)
February 10, 2020 16:02 - 3.69 MBSundial Writer Anna Lee feels your pain. Literally!
Sundial Writers Corner - Sara McDaris - (1/27/2020)
February 03, 2020 16:02 - 4.06 MBSundial contributor Sara McDaris gives a marvelous example of the power of music!
Sundial Writers Corner - Ted Roberts - (1/20/2020)
January 27, 2020 16:01 - 5.48 MBSundial contributor and four time cancer survivor Ted Roberts tells us what gets him going in the morning!