Tag: The Cold Cold Sea

  • The Name Game – or, what (not) to call your characters…

    We’ve talked before about the problems people face finding the right name for their children and animals. But for writers, name-finding problems don’t stop there; they carry straight on into the tricky task of finding good names for our characters. With the first book it’s easy – you can choose names you like that fit…

  • A budgie called Balthasar…

    So the new princess is Charlotte Elizabeth Diana. A tactful choice that – presumably – pleased everyone in the family. I’m glad they included Diana. It isn’t easy, choosing a name for a new arrival, no matter how many legs they have. Many and varied were the discussions in our house before Son 1 arrived.…