Tag Archives: archival research

Book Announcement: The Spiritual Imagination of C.S. Lewis by Brenton Dickieson (and it’s on sale!)

Posted on July 15, 2026 by Brenton Dickieson

Dear friends, I am happy to announce the launch dates for my new book! The Spiritual Imagination of C.S. Lewis (OUP, 2026) is now available in eBook format, and it is on its way to bookshelves near you. What holds … Continue reading →

Posted in News & Links, Original Research, The C.S. Lewis Studies Series | Tagged archival research, books, C.S. Lewis, Christian spirituality, fantasy, Inklings, literature, Narnia, scholarship, spiritual theology, writing | 18 Comments

L.M. Montgomery’s Backwoods Tale of Hilarity and Romance: Carolyn Strom Collins and The Blue Castle Manuscript (MaudCast S03E01)

Posted on March 10, 2026 by Brenton Dickieson

Hello kindred spirits! I’m back with another episode of the MaudCast, the podcast of the Lucy Maud Montgomery Institute. In S03E01, we are talking about The Blue Castle manuscript. This conversation with Carolyn Strom Collins is inspired by a book … Continue reading →

Posted in L.M. Montgomery, News & Links, Reflections, The MaudCast | Tagged Anne of Green Gables, archival research, Bluebeard, Carolyn Strom Collins, Emily Woster, L.M. Montgomery, Muskoka, podcast, Prince Edward Island, The Blue Castle, The MaudCast | 6 Comments

The Other Side of Screwtape: C.S. Lewis’s “Archangel Fragment”

Posted on October 2, 2024 by

Have I talked about this super cool bit of research and writing yet? As I look through the Pilgrim in Narnia archive, I see a couple of hints of the “Archangel Fragment,” but not much more. In a cultural moment … Continue reading →

Posted in Original Research, Reflections | Tagged archival research, C.S. Lewis, Charlie Starr, Perelandra, Screwtape Proposes a Toast, The Archangel Fragment, The Screwtape Letters, writing | 8 Comments

Ink Spots and Tea Stains: What We Learn from C.S. Lewis’s Writing Habits (October 2024 SPACE Course Announcement)

Posted on September 11, 2024 by

This blog post announces new opportunities for engaging in short courses through Signum University’s SPACE program. Professor Brenton Dickieson is offering a unique course focusing on C.S. Lewis and creative writing. The course seeks to explore Lewis’s writing habits and provide insight into his literary career. Through this virtual experience, participants will gain a deeper understanding of Lewis as an artist and writer. Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged archival research, Autobiography, books, C.S. Lewis, Creative Collaboration, Digital Humanities, Inklings, J.R.R. Tolkien, Narnia, The Screwtape Letters, world-building, writing | 10 Comments

C.S. Lewis’ Christmas Sermon for Pagans in the Strand

Posted on December 20, 2023 by Brenton Dickieson

I have spoken often enough of literary Providence: from time to time, the book we really need falls from the shelf, lands in our mailbox, or gets handed to us by a friend (or enemy) just when we need it. … Continue reading →