Tag Archives: Inklings

2024: My Year in Books: The Infographic

Posted on January 1, 2025 by

In a New Year message, the author shares their Goodreads “My Year in Books” infographic, reflecting humorously on their reading accomplishments and a lack of compliments. They met their goal of reading 120 books and mention winning four contests. They express hopes for future reading challenges and share well wishes for the upcoming literary year. Continue reading →

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C.S. Lewis in Addison’s Walk and other Literary Pilgrimages with Gabriel Schenk

Posted on November 12, 2024 by

The author reflects on memories of walking in Oxfordshire with Dr. Gabriel Schenk, an Oxford alum and scholar of the Arthuriad. He discusses Gabriel’s recent projects, including captivating YouTube documentaries on literary figures and a video about C.S. Lewis and Tolkien. Gabriel’s work evokes deep literary connections and personal insights. Continue reading →

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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 →

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Two Free Online Inklings Events Today: George MacDonald, Charles Williams, and J.R.R. Tolkien

Posted on July 19, 2024 by

I am pleased to announce two online Inklings events that I will be attending today: “George MacDonald and the Prophetic Imagination” with Kirstin Jeffrey Johnson and Trevor Hart, moderated by Brenton Dickieson (CSLKS Connected) This is a C.S. Lewis and … Continue reading →

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An Obituary of C.S. Lewis’ Life as an Oxford Don, by John Wain (on the 60th Anniversary of Lewis’ Death)

Posted on November 22, 2023 by Brenton Dickieson

Today is the 60th anniversary of C.S. Lewis’ death. Among the public figures from Lewis’ history, poet-novelist-critic-playwright John Wain is a complicated character. He comes into Lewis’ story not just as a student but as someone connected to the Inklings … Continue reading →

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