By Gary Lloyd I never knew that an elderly woman frantically filling a notebook with stories and tips in black ink could take me back in time. She knew an … Continue reading The powerful force of nostalgia
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Reading long books
By Gary Lloyd I’ve got a heap of long, unread books that, if I stacked them up and stood on the top one, I could clean the leaves from my … Continue reading Reading long books
Why didn’t I write that?
By Gary Lloyd If journalism could afford a time machine, I’d go back to Aug. 2, 2010, on Laurel Drive Southeast in Magee, Miss. It was late in the afternoon … Continue reading Why didn’t I write that?
My Train of Thought
By Gary Lloyd The questions, outrage and jokes posted to Facebook in recent months have persisted longer than the waits at the Trussville railroad crossings. My intention for this column … Continue reading My Train of Thought
One for the books
By Gary Lloyd On the corner of Washington and School streets in Boston, where the most notable of all American Renaissance authors gathered and discussed their books, you can now … Continue reading One for the books
Making sense of the muse
I’ve heard Pulitzer Prize winner and renowned Alabama author Rick Bragg speak several times about “the muse,” that source of creativity a writer relies on to put words on a … Continue reading Making sense of the muse
New podcast launched
TRUSSVILLE — Gary Lloyd has launched a new podcast, called the Books, Babble & Ball Podcast. The podcast will feature topics such as writing, journalism, history, news, interviews, sports and … Continue reading New podcast launched
‘Sonny Days’ Memes
Sometimes, you just have to have fun with modern-day technology. In this case, that means memes. Enjoy them below. And don’t forget, you can order Sonny Days: Struggles, Scenery and … Continue reading ‘Sonny Days’ Memes
‘Sonny Days’ is available
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. — Gary Lloyd has released his sixth book, Sonny Days: Struggles, Scenery and Solace with the World’s Strangest Shelter Dog. The book’s official release date is July 29. … Continue reading ‘Sonny Days’ is available
Ray of Hope excerpt: By the grace of God
THIS STORY APPEARS IN GARY LLOYD’S BOOK, RAY OF HOPE: ONE MAN’S DREAM, HUNDREDS SERVED. GET IT HERE. ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE RAY OF HOPE WHEELCHAIR RAMP MINISTRY IN PACE, FLORIDA. Chapter 19: By … Continue reading Ray of Hope excerpt: By the grace of God
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