Charles Suddeth, Author

A Visit from Old Krampus Charles Suddeth (deepest apologies to Clement Clarke Moore) ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through our house Not a critter was stirring, not even my spouse; The stockings were tacked by the fireplace so bare, In hopes that Krampus would never show up there; The children were all cowering under their beds; While visions of sumac switches tortured their…

Move over Elf on a Shelf. This year it is Goose on a Moose courtesy of our Canadian friends. Have a butter tart. EH?

December Louisville SCBWI Social [Note: I have a red SCBWI sign up, but if you don’t see me, call me, and I will stand and wave] This is for everyone involved in kid’s books from picture books through Y: authors, unpublished writers, illustrators, new writers, agents, editors, publishers, bookstore people. No SCBWI membership necessary. No fees. Those outside Kentucky welcome, too. Monday,…

David Suddeth settled Jamestown 1630. For 2 centuries, Suddeths lived near the Mattaponi Reservation. Suddeths married into Pocahontas’s family. There are 2 reservations: Mattoponi Reservation and the Upper Mattaponi Reservation, both Pocahontas’s people.

Refueling a towboat, Ohio River, upriver from Louisville about 10 miles. I love the night images. Eric Suddeth photo 111323.

Happy Thanksgiving to all. May the God of your Heart keep and bless you.