Moonshining in Appalachia

Information

Status

Hiatus

Year

2024

Author

Cindy Day

• A Visitor
  Jan 2, 2025
• They is the Best Neighbors a Body Could Have!
  Jan 2, 2025
• A Mountain Lion
  Dec 31, 2024
• He's Goin to Do What He's Goin To Do
  Dec 31, 2024
• Haulin Logs
  Dec 31, 2024
• Hattie's Storytelling
  Dec 28, 2024
• The Secret Trip
  Dec 27, 2024
• Sledding Without Snow
  Dec 27, 2024
• Juggling Tomatoes
  Dec 26, 2024
• Rattlesnake
  Dec 26, 2024
• Bear!
  Dec 26, 2024
• A New Career
  Dec 19, 2024
• Funerals and Changes
  Dec 19, 2024
• Trouble At The Mine
  Nov 1, 2024

Reviews

Community Reviews(2)

• Joseph Shane LamppRoyal Road

  ★★★★★ 5.0

  I like the historical fiction feel of the story and the laid back tone the author takes while covering serious subjects from the past. It makes it feel cozy, yet engaging in a very satisfying way. It almost reminds me of the Beverly Hillbillies with less of a comedy and more of a serious tone. I hope this story keeps going for awhile. Good job, so far Cindy Day! :)
• macabre_heretic_Royal Road

  ★★★★ 4.0

  this story is a wild ride through the lives of the higgins family, a mountain clan in the 1950s. it’s got everything—family bonds, survival, tragedy, and even a moonshine operation. the writing feels raw and real, like you’re sitting on the porch listening to someone’s grandpa spin tales.
  the characters are the heart of the story. lucy is a total boss—healer, mom, and backbone of the family. earl’s shift from coal miner to moonshiner adds a risky but exciting twist. the kids, like hattie mae and timmy john, bring charm and innocence, especially with hattie’s fairyland story, which feels like a sweet escape from the harsh realities they face.
  the pacing is a mix of slow-burn daily life and sudden chaos (like the mine explosion). some parts drag with detailed chores (butter churning, apple picking), but others hit hard with emotion, like the community pulling together after the disaster. the dialogue is thick with dialect, which adds authenticity but might trip up some readers.
  themes of resilience and community shine bright. the higgins family faces death, poverty, and danger but keeps pushing forward. the neighbor-helping-neighbor vibe is heartwarming, like when they save donna sue from starvation. earl’s moonshine plan is risky but shows his desperation to protect his family.
  final thoughts:
  this isn’t a polished novel, but it’s packed with heart and grit. the dialect and slow parts might not be for everyone, but if you love rustic, character-driven stories, it’s a compelling read.—would recommend for fans of where the crawdads sing vibes but with more moonshine.