Writing, Culture Carrie Mitchell Writing, Culture Carrie Mitchell

British Period Drama Book-to-Film Adaptations

With so many of us disappointed in the latest Jane Austen film adaptation (“Persuasion” on Netflix, I too would like a word with the screenwriters), this previous English Lit major thought I would round up some of my favorites and delve into what makes a successful adaptation vs ‘inspired by’.

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Writing, USA, Culture Carrie Mitchell Writing, USA, Culture Carrie Mitchell

Reproductive Resources for American Women

I have spent the last few days in a furious rage about a horrific decision from the supreme court that negatively affects half of the American population, puts the lives of countless women and girls in danger, and has us sliding back in time, here in America. So let’s lay it out and share resources for next steps - and in the words of Gloria Steinem: “There is no democracy without the right to chose”.

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