In my article in Jane Austen’s World this month, I take a close look at the people who take care of Marianne Dashwood when she’s ill. If you’re looking for a heart-warming story this season, Jane Austen never disappoints. Enjoy! “Look with compassion upon the afflicted of every condition, assuage the pangs of disease, comfort the… Continue reading Comfort and Compassion in Sense and Sensibility
Author: Rachel Dodge
“My Dreaming Chair”
Do you have a special spot in your house where you love to curl up? When I’m on deadline, I sometimes practically tie myself to the desk in my office and stay there for hours and days just to get the work done. I sit in a straight-backed chair with plenty of good lighting and… Continue reading “My Dreaming Chair”
Books Are My Constant
I had the best time gushing about books and reading in this article for Dear Reader this week! They are also doing a really neat book giveaway for 3 winners. Here is an excerpt from the article. Enjoy! This year–the year of “everything’s different” and “the only thing that’s open is nothing”–I find great comfort… Continue reading Books Are My Constant
Anne of Green Gables Devotional for Young Readers – Mini Devo for Kids
Today is the “official” release of The Anne of Green Gables Devotional for Young Readers! If your family is reading Anne of Green Gables or The Anne of Green Gables Devotional with younger children, you can follow along with these devotions I created especially for kids. Details: Each daily entry has a thought for the… Continue reading Anne of Green Gables Devotional for Young Readers – Mini Devo for Kids
“Improve her mind”: A Survey of Female Education in Jane Austen’s Novels
In my article in Jane Austen’s World this month, I continue my series on Jane Austen’s Regency women. This time, we’re taking a look at the education of women in her novels. Who was the best-educated heroine? Who taught them and why? Find out here… For the women of Jane Austen’s position in society, female… Continue reading “Improve her mind”: A Survey of Female Education in Jane Austen’s Novels
Welcome to the Anne of Green Gables Devotional Blog Tour & Giveaway!
Welcome to the Blog Tour for The Anne of Green Gables Devotional by Rachel Dodge, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! You can find the full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway began at midnight November 30, 2020 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on December 7, 2020. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the… Continue reading Welcome to the Anne of Green Gables Devotional Blog Tour & Giveaway!
Jane Austen’s Regency Women: A Day in the Life, Part 2 (Evenings)
Hello, dear readers! This is Part 2 of an article I wrote for Jane Austen’s World. If you’ve ever wanted to know more about how Jane Austen’s heroines spent their evenings, this is for you! In Part 1 of this series, we learned about the “morning” portion of a Regency woman’s day including pre-breakfast activities, breakfast foods… Continue reading Jane Austen’s Regency Women: A Day in the Life, Part 2 (Evenings)
The Anne of Green Gables Devotional!
Revisit Avonlea with Anne Shirley, Diana Barry, Gilbert Blythe, and Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert in The Anne of Green Gables Devotional! This chapter-by-chapter devotional companion explores the theme of God’s love and faithfulness through the pages of the classic L. M. Montgomery novel, cherished by generations of readers. Each reading corresponds with a chapter from… Continue reading The Anne of Green Gables Devotional!
Don’t Give Up: An Encouragement
I love October. It’s the month when the leaves start to turn and the morning air finally feels crisp here in Northern California. It’s the time of year when I start to bake cinnamony apples in the oven and cover my front step with pumpkins. It’s also my birth month. When October hits, I get… Continue reading Don’t Give Up: An Encouragement
The Anne of Green Gables Devotional: Book Launch Team
My upcoming book The Anne of Green Gables Devotional releases November 1, 2020 with Barbour Books — and my book launch team is forming now! Book Description The Anne of Green Gables Devotional offers lovely inspiration that explores the theme of God’s love and faithfulness through the pages of the classic L. M. Montgomery novel, cherished… Continue reading The Anne of Green Gables Devotional: Book Launch Team