Monthly Archives: October 2015

A Scary Story-Within-A-Story by John Crowley

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Brenton Dickieson

Many readers will know that I have a peculiar interest in the story within a story. Part of it comes with the discovery of “The Grand Inquisitor” in my early days. It remains my favourite nested story. I’ve blogged the … Continue reading →

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A Cosmic Find in The Screwtape Letters

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Brenton Dickieson

I am excited to share this intriguing research breakthrough with all my Pilgrim in Narnia readers.[1] As many of you know, I have been working on C.S. Lewis’ The Screwtape Letters for a few years now. It is time to … Continue reading →

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Snigsnozzle: The First Screwtape Copycat by Charles Williams

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Brenton Dickieson

This is the week of the All Hallows Eve, so what a great time to launch a Screwtape series on A Pilgrim in Narnia. Over the next three weeks we will look at The Screwtape Letters from different angles. On Wednesday … Continue reading →

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Halloween in Dark Ages Britain

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Brenton Dickieson

For today’s Feature Friday, writer L.A. Smith brings us back to the British Isles in the 7th century to look at the various Hallowe’en type festivals. This is a great read!

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Why we Don’t Live in the Future: A #BackToFutureDay Post

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Brenton Dickieson

I am too young to have seen Star Wars in the theatres. In any case, being humble rural folk, I couldn’t afford the movie ticket and parental bribe needed to get “to town.” That’s also why I missed ET, and … Continue reading →

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