Why Every Regency Romance Hero is Named Sebastian
He’s a duke, he’s a rake, he’s a Sebastian. Welcome to the world of Regency romance.
The Extraordinary Baby Name Book that Spawned “Mad Libs”
It all started when I wanted to learn more about Mad Libs, the fill-in-the-word game that’s a staple of social events from sleepovers to bridal showers. On the official Mad Libs website, I stumbled on an origin story. The scene: New York City, 1953. Comedy writers Roger Price and Leonard […]
Names Fit for a Grande Dame
To heck with restraint. Today, we’re looking for female names that demand 100% of the spotlight—and 100% of your respect. Names that leave you impressed, maybe even a little intimidated. Maximalist, not minimalist. Womanly, not girlish. Not delicate flowers, but grandes dames. These names won’t necessarily be an easy sell […]
A Town Called Emily?
My hometown has three colleges, a proud literary heritage, and a really sketchy name. Amherst, Massachusetts was named in 1759 by a colonial governor in honor of Lord Jeffrey Amherst. Lord Jeffrey was a British commander during the French and Indian war whose military techniques included biological warfare and genocide. […]
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