Hello! I’m Kathy, the reader and scribbler behind The Female Scriblerian. I’m so glad you’re here!
When I started The Female Scriblerian I had a vision of creating a celebratory online space. One that was filled with all kinds of book related love!
I love literature, in all its forms. Nothing is better than reading a book where words play on the page and leave you inspired.
If I can share that inspiration with you, then I’ve achieved my goal.
What’s in a Name?
Fun fact: The inspiration for the name The Female Scriblerian is a combination of two things that come from the 18th Century.
Firstly: A woman called Eliza Haywood decided to start publishing a newspaper called The Female Spectator as a place for women to find educational and inspirational content.
She was a trailblazer, and fought for women’s writing to be taken seriously in an era when literature was dominated by men. I found this so inspiring, that I decided to name my blog after her.
Secondly: A literary group called The Scriblerus Club whose members were known as the Scriblerians. Famous members included Alexander Pope and Jonathan Swift.
I loved the idea of combining the two, as I wanted to create a space for championing literature. Which is why you’ll always find plenty of articles about books, reading, and all the stuff you do when you’re not readying whilst you’re here!
