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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Sundial contributor and snowbird Cindy Small gives us an inside look at life around the pool in her senior community in Florida. -
Sundial contributor Pat Graves remembers one of the soldiers whose interment he witnessed between his tours to Vietnam. -
Andrew Gonzales returns with his tribute to airports, which, believe it or not, he enjoys visiting! -
Sundial contributor Rose Battle recalls her first experience with employment and the lessons she took with her throughout life. -
Sundial contributor Ron Warren shares a personal story of a close family member with dementia. -
Joyce Billingsley looks back on her life and appreciates that she has always been able to adapt. -
Sundial contributor Hethalyn Godwin shares a personal story about gifts given—and received. -
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Sundial contributor Michael Brown uses metaphor to explain the controversy over the Crimson Tide's ranking this season—and show that it's nothing new! -
Melissa Ford Thornton remembers her anxiety at having to produce a perfect holiday meal for her extended family.
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Sundial contributor shares a holiday remembrance from her childhood.
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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.