What Is/Are Inklings?

Inklings was an informal discussion group associated with the University of Oxford, for nearly two decades between the early 1930s and late 1940s. The Inklings were literary enthusiasts who praised the value of narrative fiction and included J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis among their members. "The Inklings were neither a club nor a literary society, though it partook of the nature of both. There were no rules, officers, agendas, or formal elections."

With this in mind, a small group of Austinites began meeting at the Dog & Duck Pub in the spring of 2007 to discuss the news of the day, the stories of their lives, the latest films, books, and music or the politics of dancing. Their motto became "moderate drinking meets meaningful discourse."

In 2008, their location shifted to Opal Divine's Freehouse on the corner of 6th and Rio Grande. They also formed a Facebook group (as any viable organization must), whose membership now reaches beyond 250 members. 

Perhaps 15-25 of these 250 are actually able to make it to the weekly meetings (Tuesday nights at 8:30pm) with any regularity.  

This blog is an opportunity for members to drop in and join the conversation. Inklings members are welcome to contribute blog posts, and should email them to the blog moderator (and Austin Inklings founder) Kester Smith at pastorkes@yahoo.com

Grab a beer and a computer and join the conversation...