My new book The Little Women Devotional: A Chapter-by-Chapter Companion to Louisa May Alcott’s Beloved Classic is now on sale worldwide!! You can order HERE. (See the list below for more retailers.) This book has a devotional entry for every chapter of Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. You can read a chapter of Little Women and then read the… Continue reading The Little Women Devotional
Author: Rachel Dodge
Jane Austen: A Most Clever Girl Book Review
I’m pleased to share my review of a beautiful new book by Jasmine A. Stirling that is sure to delight the hearts of Jane Austen fans of all ages entitled A Most Clever Girl: How Jane Austen Found Her Voice. This exquisitely illustrated, full-color book traces Austen’s writing journey from her younger years at Steventon,… Continue reading Jane Austen: A Most Clever Girl Book Review
The Living Room Podcast with Joanna Weaver
Do you trust God with your dreams? I went to a women’s conference with my church several years ago and heard Joanna Weaver speak (the bestselling author of Having a Mary heart in a Martha World). She was AMAZING! I will never forget the talks she gave that weekend. A few weeks later, I went… Continue reading The Living Room Podcast with Joanna Weaver
A Captain Went-worthy Love Letter
Captain Wentworth’s letter to Anne Elliot at the end of Jane Austen’s Persuasion has long been heralded as one of the most romantic letters—and moments—in English literature. But does Wentworth’s letter live up to today’s standards of a really well-written love letter? If you look up how to write the perfect love letter on the Internet, quite… Continue reading A Captain Went-worthy Love Letter
New Book: Members of the Cast by George Beckman
My dad, the greatest dad ever in my humble opinion, has been a tireless cheerleader and encourager of Daughter Dearest (that’s me) since forever — and especially in terms of my personal writing journey. He is always my first reader for my devotional books and always the first to share (and brag) about all my… Continue reading New Book: Members of the Cast by George Beckman
Little Women Devotional Sneak Peek: “Ever More Dear”
Are you a die-hard Jo and Laurie fan or do you prefer Jo and Mr. Bhaer? That question is something I had to think long and hard about as I wrote the final chapters of my Little Women Devotional book. It’s all finished (*big sigh of relief*) and comes out December 1st. This is a… Continue reading Little Women Devotional Sneak Peek: “Ever More Dear”
Along Came a Writer Podcast: Little Women
The Anne of Green Gables Devotional – ECPA Bestseller!
This week, my literary agent sent me an email to let me know that The Anne of Green Gables Devotional is on the February ECPA Bestseller List* for new releases! My sweet little devo is right there at #24 of 25 books. When I read these words, I almost stopped breathing: “Congrats! Anne is now… Continue reading The Anne of Green Gables Devotional – ECPA Bestseller!
“Lockdown Lizzies”
Somehow I was quoted in The Sunday Times about Jane Austen! The article is titled, “By Georgian! Needlework and piano keep lockdown Lizzies busy” — how fun is that? Such a clever name for Janeites.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Jane Austen would practise the piano early in the morning before a leisurely breakfast at 9am. Rachel Dodge, a contributor… Continue reading “Lockdown Lizzies”
A New Beginning at Chawton Cottage
In my article in Jane Austen’s World this month, I consider the reasons Jane Austen’s writing may have slowed so drastically from 1801-1809 and why she suddenly burst forth with creativity once again at Chawton Cottage. Enjoy! As we enter a new year, it’s intriguing to think about the power of a fresh start. Jane Austen herself… Continue reading A New Beginning at Chawton Cottage