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The Writer's Digest Character Naming Sourcebook: 2nd Edition

Overview

This reference for writers provides meanings for some 25,000 names and surnames from 45 countries, listed by origin. An explanation of naming practices and historical context is provided for each origin section, and there is a reverse lookup of names by meaning, as well as an alphabetical index of names. An introduction gives practical advice on naming characters and places plus tips on naming for specific genres, and sidebars within the entry sections tell how published authors solved their naming dilemmas. Kenyon (whose name means Blond from the White Meadow) is a fantasy author. Annotation (c)2006 Book News, Inc.

Author Information

Sherrilyn Kenyon

Sherrilyn Kenyon is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of several series, including the Bureau of American Defense novels Born to be BAD, BAD Attitude, Phantom in the Night, Whispered Lies, and Silent Truth--all available from Pocket Books. There are more than twenty-five million copies of her books in print in over thirty countries. She lives with her family near Nashville, Tennessee.Visit her website at www.SherrilynKenyon.com.

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Product Details

  • Published by

    F&W Media, Inc.

  • Publish Date

    May 20, 2005 

  • Print ISBN

    1582972958

  • eBook ISBN

    9781582976495

  • Imprint

    F&W Media, Inc.

  • Filesize

    814.41 KB

  • Number of Print Pages*

    496

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