Author Archives: Sørina Higgins

About Sørina Higgins

Dr. Sørina Higgins is an editor, writer, English teacher, public speaker, blogger, podcaster, and scholar of British modernist literature. She once founded and ran a University Press and has served as a writing tutor and consultant for everything from doctoral dissertations to a Jungian dream-journal. Her academic work focuses on Charles Williams (The Oddest Inkling) and magic in modern drama. She is currently revising a volume of short stories, Shall these Bones Breathe?, and previously published two books of poetry: Caduceus & The Significance of Swans. You can hire Sørina to edit your work, guide you through elements of creative or academic writing, teach courses on literature and writing, or speak to your group about any of these topics. Visit https://wyrdhoard.com/about/sorina-higgins/.

The Oddest Inkling Is on The Oddcast!

Posted on 3 May 2024 by Sørina Higgins

I am happy to announce the release of “Sørina Higgins on Modernist Drama and Ceremonial Magic,” an Oddcast Episode of the SHWEP (Secret History of Western Esotericism Podcast). Here’s host Earl Fontainelle’s description: Sørina Higgins has looked deeply into the … Continue reading →

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Mechanical Help Understanding Charles Williams

Posted on 27 April 2024 by Sørina Higgins

I’m the first to admit that I don’t understand most of what Charles Williams wrote. I rely on Sørina Higgins to figure out the hard parts and explain them. So when even she has a puzzle, where is there to … Continue reading →

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The Oddest Inkling will be on The Oddcast

Posted on 26 April 2024 by Sørina Higgins

There’s an impressive podcast called The SHWEP (The Secret History Of Western Esotericism Podcast), Exploring the Forgotten and Rejected Story of Western Thought, that’s a scholarly, chronological look at all things esoteric, occult, and hermetic in the European and American … Continue reading →

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The Nine Eidola & their Angeli

Posted on 20 April 2024 by Sørina Higgins

I’ve just reread The Place of the Lion in preparation for a lecture I’m giving about it at Smith College on Monday in Carol Zaleski’s class. Each time I read it, I try to complete the lists of Angelic Orders, … Continue reading →

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The Inklings Variety Hour

Posted on 10 April 2024 by Sørina Higgins

Hello, friends. If you’re here, chances are you like the works of the Inklings and their ilk. May I recommend a podcast to you? It’s called The Inklings Variety Hour, and it’s run by my friend Chris Pipkin. It’s one … Continue reading →

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An April Offer on Inklings & Arthur

Posted on 2 April 2024 by Sørina Higgins

Dear readers: Throughout this whole month, the ebook of The Inklings and King Arthur is on sale for $4.99. You can purchase it here. If you’re not sure whether it’s relevant to you, well, please read this blurb and Table of Contents … Continue reading →

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Unpublished Arthurian Poems

Posted on 1 April 2024 by Sørina Higgins

And we thought we had it all! In 1991, David Dodds published a volume of Williams’s Arthurian poetry that included a large number of previously-unpublished pieces. We thought that was about it. But since then, David has continued collecting other … Continue reading →

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On Working in the Wade

Posted on 21 March 2024 by Sørina Higgins

How many of you have ever done research in an archive? It’s one of the most rewarding experiences of a scholar’s rich and rewarding life. I do love it all: writing, revising, editing, teaching, preparing classes, doing research among published … Continue reading →

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Pre-Show Talk

Posted on 19 March 2024 by Sørina Higgins

I was honored to give a short lecture/discussion on Saturday afternoon before Acacia’s performance of The House by the Stable and Grab & Grace. This post is drawn from my notes for that talk. How many of you have ever … Continue reading →

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Request from the Wade

Posted on 18 March 2024 by Sørina Higgins

Good morning from Wheaton, Illinois! I am very happy to report that I made it to the Marion E. Wade center, after a veeeeeery long day of travel on Thursday and then a glorious weekend of theatre in Milwaukee. This … Continue reading →

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