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How I Named My Characters

Proper names are important to consider. In my latest book, Ella Travels the Erie Canal, I needed to research good names for the Woodhams family. They came to America in the 1880s, so I wanted to use ones that are appropriate for that era. Also, the Woodhams were English, which meant I must have English names. I searched for ideas. Where could I go to find good suggestions? Fortunately, my father's side of the family… Read More