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 poet Alan Burkett brings us reflections on that unique Southern city, New Orleans. -
New Sundial contributor Elizabeth Seifried shares a story of a kindness offered by her Mawmaw in Danville, Alabama. -
In our last episode of 2024, Patricia Sammon recalls a family trip from Canada to Florida back in 1969. Her story is called "Winter Fruit". -
We hope you enjoy this encore presentation of a documentary about trailblazing journalist, civil rights advocate, master storyteller and Sundial Writers Corner contributor Kathryn Tucker Windham. This remembrance originally aired June 24th, 2011. -
Our Sundial Writers bring you stories and poetry of Christmases past and present. -
A celebrated group of Sundial Writers present their stories and poems of the holiday season. -
Contributor Hethalyn Godwin finds herself far from home and away from all things familiar in this essay entitled Christmas in Bombay. -
Rebecca Moore reflects on the uses of nostalgia, recalling a talk she heard 10 years ago at a school assembly right before the winter break. -
Sundial contributor Martena Koken, like most of us, has spent some time worrying about making the perfect holiday pie! -
In this week leading up to Thanksgiving, Sundial contributor Carol Hoch offers us a story of love and gratitude.
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.