Goodreads asked Rachel Dodge:

Where did you get the idea for your most recent book?

Rachel Dodge I've been studying Jane Austen for years. I love all of her books. As a Christian, her faith always intrigued me. I began to study her prayers in depth several years ago, writing my own reflections and personal application as I went. I began to see more and more spiritual and biblical themes emerge in her novels. As I wrote my reflections on her prayers, line by line, it began to form itself into a devotional. As I "prayed with Jane," I realized that spending 31 days -- only one month -- with her prayers could make a huge impact on someone's life, faith, and prayer life. Writing this book was pure joy. God opened the doors for me to write and publish this book, and I hope it will touch many readers as they themselves pray with Jane. I loved researching Austen's family, her religion, and her books to see how her faith influenced her writing!

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