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
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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
Green Quarantine
The red bricks and thick mortar continue to rise high, but the green will always tower higher. I have written about Trussville a long time, lived here even longer, and … Continue reading Green Quarantine
Six stories
THIS STORY APPEARS IN GARY LLOYD’S BOOK, VALLEY ROAD: UPLIFTING STORIES FROM DOWN SOUTH. GET IT HERE. It sounds improbable, but I believe I am up to the task. I can sum … Continue reading Six stories
Tough runs
THIS STORY APPEARS IN GARY LLOYD’S BOOK, VALLEY ROAD: UPLIFTING STORIES FROM DOWN SOUTH. GET IT HERE. So much about that high school football season was tough. A player dying during a … Continue reading Tough runs
VIDEO: Gatlinburg when the leaves change and snow falls
Like me, I’m sure you’re in some form of quarantine during this COVID-19 pandemic, so I wanted to offer this video of Gatlinburg. It is just a stream of photos from a November 2019 trip to the Smoky Mountains, but maybe you’ll enjoy it.
Everybody helped everybody
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, … Continue reading Everybody helped everybody
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