Do you ever feel like you’re wandering in the wilderness? Wilderness seasons can be difficult, draining, and discouraging. There’s a lot of wondering and waiting. And though the Lord always provides our manna in the wilderness, sometimes we begin to grumble and tire of it. But God never said He would take us directly from difficulty… Continue reading Blessings in the Wilderness
Author: Rachel Dodge
Kindred Verse: Poems Inspired by Anne of Green Gables
If you love Anne of Green Gables, I’m here to report that Kindred Verse: Poems Inspired by Anne of Green Gables by Julie A. Sellers is an absolute must-have for your bookshelves, Kindred Spirits!! This books takes the dreamy, nostalgic world of Anne of Green Gables and puts it into poem form. If you’re not… Continue reading Kindred Verse: Poems Inspired by Anne of Green Gables
The Roar of Aslan
“Aslan stood up and when he opened his mouth to roar … they saw all the trees in front of him bend before the blast of his roaring as grass bends in a meadow before the wind.”—The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe, C.S. Lewis This amazing image, “Susan and Aslan” created by artist @panjooolart, caught… Continue reading The Roar of Aslan
Regency Women: Beauty Behind the Scenes
Regency women went to great lengths to achieve an effortless, romantic look with long, flowing lines to their dresses and hairstyles. Even their dresses, which appeared to have little underneath, had several layers hidden below the surface. As with everything, nothing in the Regency era is quite as simple as it seems. And behind the… Continue reading Regency Women: Beauty Behind the Scenes
Plan a “Jane-cation”: At home or abroad
Taking a vacation—whether it’s a staycation or a trip—is all about taking a break from your everyday activities to rest, relax, and get refreshed. As things continue to reopen, it’s fun to think about ways to make the summer season special. And of course, Jane always provides me with special inspiration! (This article originally appeared… Continue reading Plan a “Jane-cation”: At home or abroad
Meet Zöe Wheddon, Author of Jane Austen’s Best Friend
I had the great pleasure of “meeting” Zöe Wheddon, author of Jane Austen’s Best Friend: The Life and Influence of Martha Lloyd, online earlier this year. Her book immediate caught my eye because I’ve always been intrigued by the friendship between Jane Austen and Martha Lloyd. (You can read my book review here.) We started to chat… Continue reading Meet Zöe Wheddon, Author of Jane Austen’s Best Friend
Book Lovers Summer Giveaway
Looking for a few great books to take on vacation or to the beach with you this summer? Here’s your chance to win a big bundle of books to keep you going all through the summer months: To kick off summer the right way, dozens of Christian authors have joined forces to bring you an… Continue reading Book Lovers Summer Giveaway
The Trinity Forum: Austen, Tolkien, and Lewis, oh my!
Literary societies haven’t shut down during Covid. In fact, they’ve grown and are thriving more than ever. This week, The Trinity Forum hosted Trinity Forum Senior Fellow Karen Swallow Prior for a discussion on Jane Austen and her novel approach to virtue. People joined in from around the world. I found this talk delightful and… Continue reading The Trinity Forum: Austen, Tolkien, and Lewis, oh my!
Martha Lloyd: Jane Austen’s Best Friend
I’ve always been intrigued by Jane Austen’s friendship with Martha Lloyd. (Who wouldn’t want to be close friends with Jane Austen?) When I saw Zöe Wheddon’s new book, Jane Austen’s Best Friend: The Life and Influence of Martha Lloyd, I knew I had to have it. As a lifelong student of Jane Austen’s life and works, I… Continue reading Martha Lloyd: Jane Austen’s Best Friend
Meet Jasmine A. Stirling, Author of A Most Clever Girl
After sharing my book review on Jane Austen’s World of A Most Clever Girl: How Jane Austen Discovered Her Voice by Jasmine A. Stirling, I had the great pleasure of interviewing Jasmine about her background, her writing process, and the inspiration behind her book. You can read the full article here. Thank you to Jasmine… Continue reading Meet Jasmine A. Stirling, Author of A Most Clever Girl