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Out of The Ashes: an Opera House, a novel
Read MoreFIRE! FIRE! THE TOWN IS BURNING! Chestnut, spruce and pine;lamp oil, whiskey and twine;furniture, boots and bread;statuary, lace and thread.The city of Thomas burned to the ground,in less than two hours,it became a smoldering mound. The early morning fire of Nov. 12, 1901, consumed 83…
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Book 4 of the Wandering Back-Roads series
Read MoreThe fourth book in the Wandering Back-Roads West Virginia book series will be available to order March 20. This is the largest book of the series and the final one that covers the entire state of West Virginia. In this volume, I explore some of…
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Artist Alley
Read MoreErnest Gabler is a West Virginia artist who has received much attention in East Coast cities but not his hometown of Thomas, W.Va., despite it being an art community. Discover his work in this video by Carl E. Feather.
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Wandering Back-Roads West Virginia
Read MoreMore than 35 years ago, I began wandering West Virginia in search of stories for the state’s traditional life magazine, Goldenseal. I am still wandering, writing and photographing for Goldenseal, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this spring. To mark that milestone in North Central West…
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Years of Wandering
Read MoreFor four decades I have wandered about West Virginia in search of stories for GOLDENSEAL magazine. As I approach my 70th birthday in June 2024 and the 50th anniversary of the magazine in April 2024, I am launching a seven-book series based upon my travels,…