Her writing process – The Emilie Loring Collection

Literary and Cultural References in A Certain Crossroad: Mystery and Adventure

January 22, 2026

Here is the long-promised post about literary and cultural references in A Certain Crossroad: The Trail of Conflict (1922) and Here Comes the Sun! (1924) were so filled with literary references that I steeled myself for a long journey through a multitude of quotes in A Certain Crossroad (1925). But that’s not what I found. … More Literary and Cultural References in A Certain Crossroad: Mystery and Adventure

“How to Begin” by Emilie Loring

November 15, 2025

If you had an afternoon to spend with Emilie Loring, what would you ask her? What’s your favorite song? Do you have a copy of the short story that Victor wrote? What did you keep in the secret drawer behind your bookshelf? How did Victor propose? Today, Emilie answers a question she often received from … More “How to Begin” by Emilie Loring

Come and have a seat. The show’s about to begin.

August 20, 2023

If you: admire women who achieve big goals and keep their sense of humor; like reading, travel, and good conversation; have imagined living in different times and places; have heard of Emilie Loring and want to know more about her, then grab a snack and a drink, and settle back to enjoy the movie. … More Come and have a seat. The show’s about to begin.

Found: Emilie Loring at the Boston Athenaeum

October 9, 2022

For most of her career, Emilie Loring lived on Boston’s Beacon Hill and wrote at the Boston Athenaeum, a private library with a long history. This year, her great-granddaughter Kate and I visited. In Emilie Loring’s Footsteps We take the elevator together to the storied fifth floor. The doors open, and we read the sign. … More Found: Emilie Loring at the Boston Athenaeum

When We Get Together for Tea

July 3, 2022

Emilie Loring’s son said to her, “I like your parties, Mother. I like the conversation.” I hope you will attend our annual Emilie Loring Tea Party on Thursday, July 7, at 4:00 p.m. your local time. Come and see the cover of Happy Landings: Emilie Loring’s Life, Writing, and Wisdom for the very first time! … More When We Get Together for Tea

Arrived in Blue Hill!

August 30, 2021

I arrived in Blue Hill as the sun was setting. I hurried to buy basics at the Trade Winds grocery store and a take-away bowl of haddock chowder from Marlintini’s. Thus supplied, I drove out the East Blue Hill Road, wishing I could stop at each of my favorite places but racing the clock. The … More Arrived in Blue Hill!

“It Meant a Change in Plans”

March 27, 2020

My original plan was a schedule of events that began in March and ended in late September. I was going to come to Oregon for the birth of my first grandchild and stay a couple of weeks to help out afterward. Then, I planned to go home to host our wine club–this time, the “bold … More “It Meant a Change in Plans”

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The Emilie Loring Collection

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