May 18, 2026
The Sundial Writers Corner: John & Jane Davis
In this episode of The Sundial Writers Corner, we hear from a married couple- a retired US Army counterintelligence officer & a teacher of history, art, and religion.
The Sundial Writers Corner
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.
Latest Episodes
May 4, 2026
The Sundial Writers Corner: Rose Battle
In this episode of The Sundial Writers Corner, veteran contributor Rose Battle shares a story of motherhood's struggle and the humor it sometimes involves in "My Baby Running With Pinky."
Apr 27, 2026
The Sundial Writers Corner: Donna Geise
Author and Poet Donna Geise pays tribute to two men whose impact on the world was intended to inspire young and old alike. One in the face of tragedy, and the other from the living rooms of millions of viewers around the world.
Apr 20, 2026
The Sundial Writers Corner: Tribute To Dave Gallaher
In this special tribute episode, SWC remembers the late, great, Microwave Dave Gallaher, who would have turned 80 this week. Listen to Dave’s 2020 Sundial piece, in which he shared music’s magical way of taking away our loneliness.
Apr 13, 2026
The Sundial Writers Corner: Victor M. Martin
In this episode, new Sundial Contributor Victor M. Martin shares a story about how retirement isn’t the end of one’s adventures, but merely a slight change of their direction - with an excerpt from his book NORTH OF ORDINARY.
Apr 6, 2026
The Sundial Writers Corner: Trey Cornelius
New Sundial Contributor Trey Cornelius ushers us past Easter and into Spring with poetic reflections on Peace, Joy, and Faith.
Mar 30, 2026
The Sundial Writers Corner: Anna Lee
On this episode of The Sundial Writers Corner, Sundial Author Anna Lee recalls an almost-forgotten tragedy that unfolded on Alabama's Black Warrior River over a hundred years ago: The Sinking of The Mary Frances.
Mar 23, 2026
The Sundial Writers Corner: Beth Anne Hill
Sundial Author Beth Anne Hill reminds us that some currency, even that which is destined to be removed from circulation, still plays an important role in the bank of our life’s memories.
Mar 16, 2026
The Sundial Writers Corner: Lindsey Bell
On this episode of The Sundial Writers Corner, new Sundial Author Lindsey Bell takes us on a journey from Notasulga, Alabama to the depths of her heart, as she searches for her Grandma Drue’s secret “Fountain of Youth.”
Mar 9, 2026
The Sundial Writers Corner: Bud McLaughlin
In this episode, new Sundial writer Bud McLaughlin recalls his 15 minutes of fame as a Bruce Springsteen imposter with his story "Being The Boss."
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