Throughout college, I rehearsed at my church on Wednesdays. After a full morning of classes, I would hide away in the sanctuary to practice. Often,
Author: Ryanne
Ryanne McLaren is a lover of all things words, but feels a bit odd writing about herself in third person. A recent graduate of Biola University (B.M. Piano/organ performance) and the Torrey Honors Institute, she is passionate about uniting music and literature through theological intersections.
Ryanne is the founding administrator of Inkarnation Press, as well as her personal blog, ABookishCharm.com, where many of her stories, poems, and musings can be found. When she isn't reading or writing, Ryanne enjoys songwriting, running, traveling, and coffee-shopping.
Wickham: Advice from Pride and Prejudice
Every bookish girl dreams of a Mr. Darcy. Beyond being merely a romantic figure in his Regency era coats or that puffy shirt as he
Rejoice, the Lord is King: Feeling Follows Action
Today, I felt like the human equivalent of an eye roll. I’m usually a morning person who hops out of bed and goes on a
Remember the First
Lately, my social media has been flooded with stories that present deconstructive re-interpretations of scripture. Easily skimmed, shared, and swiped away, the subtle influence of
Pride and Purgation
As I expressed in an earlier post, I have come to love Dante’s Commedia more and more through rereading. In a manner almost scriptural, he
Extravagant: A Reflection on the Music of Dan Forrest
I adore playing the music of choral composer, Dan Forrest. An accomplished pianist himself, he knows how to fully engage accompanists, making them feel as
