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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Today we spotlight the poetry of two winners of the Huntsville Literary Association's Young Writers Contest: Claire Uptagraft and Laurel Howard. -
Christopher Ferguson ponders the source of his family--and wonders, what does family really mean? -
Huntsville newcomer Brigette Pellerin has fallen in love with this community and its people. -
Alex Moore recounts his visit to Normandy with a 94 year old World War II veteran. -
New Sundial contributor Carol Hoch reminisces about a summer vacation at her Grandmother's house--where she was outnumbered by her boy cousins and brothers. -
Sundial contributor Jamie Dodson recalls his time spent in Sarajevo following the Bosnian war. -
Storyteller Rose Battle details her first job--maybe the best one she ever had! Here's her story called "Front Porch Offerings". -
This week's Sundial contributor, Philip Nalls Johnson, wonders why his imagination soared so easily when he was young! -
Carissa Lovvorn has written a poem to illustrate the way their family chose to honor essential workers during the Covid-19 Pandemic. -
This week's episode has new Sundial contributor Larry Halterman skillfully combining one of his favorite mondegreens (misheard lyrics) with a poem about our fair city.
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.