The 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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Outdoor enthusiast Sara Leibold has penned a love letter to the Appalachian Trail for this week's episode. -
Storyteller Sara McDaris sat down at the computer one day and a series of words spilled from her brain: free verse, she calls it, and says it's very satisfying to say out loud! -
Maureen Perkins shows us how simplicity can create vast beauty in her essay "17 Little Syllables". -
Parvathy Bhooshanan brings us a tale of two transplants. -
Canadian transplant Brigitte Pellerin shares her thoughts on one of our area's newest attractions. -
In this essay, Doreen Fulcher encourages us to "take the road less travelled!" -
Davis Blackwelder brings us another of his "Uncle Bill" stories. His Uncle Bill was a legendary character in his family, and Davis is determined to keep the old stories alive! -
Susan Luther brings us her observations of her church organist's footwear in this poem entitled The Organist's Socks. -
Alex Moore takes us on a ride through the backwoods of Alabama back in the 1970's, searching out moonshine stills. His story is named "White Lightning". -
Sundial poet Alan Burkett brings us reflections on that unique Southern city, New Orleans.
How to Submit Your Writing to the Sundial Writers Corner
Think out loud! Write for the ear, rather than for the eye. Dialogue usually doesn’t work as well as straight commentary.
Think short! Unfortunately, attention spans tend to drop off after about three minutes of spoken word. Time yourself at home before submitting your prose or poetry.
Think Personal! Family stories, remembrances, personal adventures can all provide good writing material. No political views will be accepted.
Please email us your submission to sundial@wlrh.org.
Writings can also be submitted the old fashioned way. Our address is-
WLRH Public Radio
Attn: Sundial Writers
John Wright Dr.
UAH Campus
Huntsville, AL 35899
If your work is accepted for The Sundial Writers Corner, you will be invited to come to the WLRH studios to record your submission.