Author: Rachel Dodge

Jane Austen’s Regency Women: A Day in the Life, Part 1

Hello, dear readers! This is an article I wrote for Jane Austen’s World that I knew you’d want to read. If you’ve ever wanted to know more about how Jane Austen’s heroines spent their mornings, this is for you! I find Jane Austen’s daily routines inspiring, don’t you? She was well-rounded and enjoyed a variety… Continue reading Jane Austen’s Regency Women: A Day in the Life, Part 1

All shall be done.

All shall be done,” said Aslan. “But it may be harder than you think.” —The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, C.S. Lewis This is the encouragement we all need to hear, especially in times of extended trials or great difficulty. What is the mountain you feel like you can’t climb? The raging river you… Continue reading All shall be done.

Jane Austen in July!

Jane Austen always captures things perfectly, doesn’t she? Here in Northern California, we’ve been experiencing bouts of “dreadful hot weather,” and I certainly feel as though I’m in a “continual state of inelegance!” July is an active month for Jane Austen fans, which provides a welcome bit of refreshment in the middle of summer. And… Continue reading Jane Austen in July!

An encouragement

When I read Acts 12:24 in my Bible reading last week, it stood out to me as an incredible encouragement. I’ve been meditating on it ever since. It’s a beautiful reminder that in the midst of all the chaos, division, pain, and struggle around us . . . God is still (and always will be)… Continue reading An encouragement

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Book Review: The Jane Austen Society by Natalie Jenner

The Jane Austen Society is the perfect book for quarantine, for unsettling times, for a quiet read, or for a virtual book club. Even better, it’s everything a Jane Austen fan could wish for in historical fiction. If you like books about people who love books, people who gather to form societies to read and… Continue reading Book Review: The Jane Austen Society by Natalie Jenner

Annie F. Downs, Karen Swallow Prior, and Jane Austen, oh my!

For those who love Annie F. Downs and / or Karen Swallow Prior (I happen to love both of them!), then you’ll enjoy this episode of Annie’s podcast That Sounds Fun. In it, Annie talks with Dr. Prior about all sorts of wonderful literary things, including Dr. Prior’s newest book releases, Jane Austen’s life and… Continue reading Annie F. Downs, Karen Swallow Prior, and Jane Austen, oh my!

The Jane Austen Society: An Interview with Natalie Jenner

Natalie Jenner’s debut novel, The Jane Austen Society, releases tomorrow, and it’s my great honor to share with you my interview with Natalie for Jane Austen’s World blog! My interview went live today and kicks off an enormous virtual online book tour for this incredible new book. Here is a short synopsis of Natalie’s novel to… Continue reading The Jane Austen Society: An Interview with Natalie Jenner

The UK Blessing – Virtual Choir

Over 65 churches in the United Kingdom joined together to create a virtual choir and sing the Cody Carnes and Kari Jobe’s Christian anthem, “The Blessing” over the UK during these trying times. The UK collaboration was inspired by The Pittsburgh Blessing in the US, which was recorded for Resurrection Sunday. The UK Blessing premiered… Continue reading The UK Blessing – Virtual Choir

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