Tag Archives: English language

English Can Be Weird

Posted on April 17, 2020 by susanvaughan

Being sequestered during this coronavirus crisis is difficult for us all, and will become more so as the weather warms and spring growth explodes. Although I’m working on a new book (set in summer, so maybe this is getting to … Continue reading →

Posted in Susan's posts | Tagged English language, language changes, Maine Crime Writers, mystery writing, Susan Vaughan, writing | 7 Comments

Unbombing the F-Word

Posted on November 15, 2017 by bereksennebec

John Clark here: Some time ago, I think I shared a most vivid memory from a time when Kate and I discovered the shocking power of F-Bombs (keep in mind we’re talking late 1950s-early 1960s). There was an episode in … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Bodice rippers, creativity, English language, F-bombs, John Clark, Word play | 10 Comments

VAGARIES OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Posted on February 14, 2017 by susanvaughan

Susan Vaughan here. Yes, it’s Valentine’s Day, but my topic is far from hearts and flowers. If you hate grammar, you have my permission to read no further. For this post is about changing and meandering usage and spelling in … Continue reading →