We’ve all been there. You’re writing a novel, and you need a name for a character. Quickly! That’s how you can end up with Siwel and… — We’ve all been there. You’re writing a novel, and you need a name for a character. Quickly! That’s how you can end up with Siwel and Kensin. Or with a dozen dudes named Dag. Here are some bad, silly, goofy, and outright terrible character naming techniques that backfired on me.

What if I told you there as an author who has written more than 90 books in one series alone? That author is Bella Forrest, who publishes… — What if I told you there as an author who has written more than 90 books in one series alone? That author is Bella Forrest, who publishes in several genres. Bella Forrest is a self-published author who writes vampire and paranormal romance, young adult fantasy, and science fiction. Among other…

Most of my articles are about true crime and justice, so I gave these articles their own spot. They’re split into several categories, such… — Most of my articles are about true crime and justice, so I gave these articles their own spot. They’re split into several categories, such as notorious Maryland crimes and historical crimes. There will be some overlap. I placed some true crime articles under more than one category if appropriate.

Here is your map to my occasional bursts of humor and my articles on writing, reading, and movies. — Here is your map to my occasional bursts of humor and my articles on writing, reading, and movies. My true crime articles have their own hideout. My Humorous Articles Most of my articles on writing have some humor, so check those out as well. How Discussions About Software Updates Often…

In March 2010, Marylanders believed a local gas station owner had been shot and killed by a robber. Until twisted details emerged of a… — In March 2010, Marylanders believed a local gas station owner had been shot and killed by a robber. Until twisted details emerged of a murder-for-hire plot. The mastermind was the murder victim’s wife. She dragged family members and friends into this and destroyed their lives as well. …

In April 2007, Carol Danforth endured a mother’s worst nightmare. She found the bodies of her children. The killer was their father; his… — In April 2007, Carol Danforth endured a mother’s worst nightmare. She found the bodies of her children. The killer was their father; his body was nearby. Imagine the horror and grief she must have felt. Now, imagine how she felt knowing that people blamed her for the deaths of the…

Jeffrey Burnham is suspected of killing three people in two counties in Maryland, including his half-brother. Now, he has been found… — Jeffrey Burnham is suspected of killing three people in two counties in Maryland, including his half-brother. Now, he has been found incompetent to stand trial in both counties. I first covered this case in Did This Anti-vaxxer Kill Because of the COVID Vaccine? A Quick Summary

Just because you like an update to a device, don’t assume everybody else loves it, too. Not every person uses that device in the same way. — Just because you like an update to a device, don’t assume everybody else loves it, too. Not every person uses that device in the same way. If other people are discussing issues with a new update, maybe that’s not the best time to drop into the thread; trumpet to the…