When Will James Arrive?

Mid January brings James closer to a heavy work schedule. The weather in Wanton, WV is unpredictable this time of year, but it's worth the risk to see Carolyn.

Carolyn excitedly awaits James' arrival. She tunes the Antique Philco Model 90  radio to the news station. She runs her hand over the smooth wood, and puts her ear close to the cloth covered speaker. The tone is a little scratchy, but not too much. The veneer is the light and dark wood shades that made up so much of the furniture in the 1930's. The Cathedral design gave it a bit of a regal look. Carolyn worried over James' unfamiliarity with the winding, switchback roads, that were so much a part of her life.

"Carolyn, get your ear away from that radio and make yourself useful. There's work that needs to be done. Your Uncle bought over a fresh load of wood and Pedro has stack it on the far side of the porch, but you need to bring some into the sitting room. Then we need to get the potato salad ready. There's no rest for the wicked is what I've ever heard, and I reckon I must be mighty wicked." Aunt Linda smiled slightly. "I know you're not wicked, but you can't lollygag until the work is done."


"Yes, Aunt Linda." Carolyn turned up the volume of the old fashioned white radio. "I'm worried about Jim."

"No sense fretting. He'll be here soon enough."

Carolyn rushed out to get the wood. 

An interview with Author R. G. Yoho

His love of Westerns began with the reading of "Flint," a novel by famed Western author, Louis L'Amour.


"Now, I routinely try to write the kind of books I like to read," he said. "And other people seem to like them, as well."

Let's learn a little about the Author R.G. Yoho.

Photo taken by Cher'ley Grogg at Little Hocking Park.




He was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia. While he was still a child, his parents moved the family to a cattle farm in southeastern Ohio. A graduate of Hyles Anderson College, R.G. has been employed in manufacturing for almost thirty years. At the same time, he worked as a freelance writer for years in many fields, such as politics and sports.

In addition, R.G. also hosted a weekly radio talk show for over four years. A loving husband, father, and grandfather, R.G. is also a devoted fan of West Virginia University football and basketball.

Cher'ley: Bob is a very talented writer and he influences  people with his words. Tell us about your book that influenced the memorial at the Little Hocking Park.

Bob:I wrote a book called “Heroes in Our Midst,” which is no longer in print. The book was a series of biographies of World War II vets, most of them from the Mid Ohio Valley. Several of them had a local connection to my current hometown.

I have been told that some of the local women’s groups, inspired by my book, decided to put up a memorial to the veterans. If the story is true, I was flattered to learn that something I wrote was in some small way responsible for honoring those who sacrificially serve us. One of the WWII veterans I wrote about, was certainly well known at Little Hocking, because he played and sang bluegress there, every year for their July Fourth Ice Cream Social.

Cher'ley:  You have a new book out "America's History is His Story".  How long did it take you to write it?

Bob: The book took me about 6-8 months to write.


Cher'ley: As a fellow author, I know there is a lot more involved in writing a book than just the actual writing. In the near future, I'm going to write a blog about the writing process. I imagine there was months, if not years of research and thought that went into this book.

You can find all of R. G. Yoho's novels at Amazon. 

Cher'ley: What's your favorite quote?

Bob: “Whatsoever they hand findeth to do, do it with thy might.” Eccl. 9:10

Cher'ley: That is a great quote for a writer. We have to use all our might to stay focused and complete our books. 

Cher'ley: Where can you be found this summer?

Bob: I will be continuing to work on my books, in between shifts at my place of employment. In between those things, I will be spending time with my family and two grandchildren.

Cher'ley: I know Bob is planning on attending the West Virginia Writer's Conference, and he's a wonderful supporter of mine, so most often, you can find him at my book signings, and I'm sure he goes to some other author's signings as well, and of course he will have a signing of his own later in the year.

Also look for him on Facebook and Twitter.

Cher'ley:  Do you have a closing statement that you could share with us?

Bob: “America’ History is His Story” is undoubtedly the most painstaking and difficult writing I have ever attempted. However, it is probably the most fulfilling. I just hope that it can transform people’s ideas about our country, at the same time it entertains and enlightens them.

Cher'ley: Thank you, Bob. Feel free to update this in the comments, at any time. Folks, grab a copy of  "America' History is His Story" and check out R. G. Yoho's other books as well.

If you know Bob, leave a comment for him, and if you don't here's a great place to meet him. He's a wonderful man and he adds a lot to our writing community.