tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8782105572916074162.post4404406391161407318..comments2007-07-09T19:56:10.173-07:00Carey Baldwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15497341972679836624noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8782105572916074162.post-40065375036787120582007-07-09T19:56:00.000-07:002007-07-09T19:56:00.000-07:00Some more names similar phonically to India -<BR/><BR/>Lydia <BR/>Levinia<BR/>Ilya<BR/>CeciliaTwillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16254392137759837985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8782105572916074162.post-74648445162249010312007-07-03T14:19:00.000-07:002007-07-03T14:19:00.000-07:00Email me at Alice Audrey Write @ aol . com without the spaces.<BR/><BR/>AliceAlice Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142612556457347160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8782105572916074162.post-20758730355740205902007-06-30T07:43:00.000-07:002007-06-30T07:43:00.000-07:00Me?! You're kidding! Cool.<BR/><BR/>I'm off to do a little white-water rafting. I'll be in touch as soon as I'm back.<BR/><BR/>AliceAlice Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142612556457347160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8782105572916074162.post-90166307083785363572007-06-29T20:35:00.000-07:002007-06-29T20:35:00.000-07:00Well, guys thank you all so much for your great suggestions! In the end, however, I decided that since forgiveness is a theme in my book,I'd go with a name that added to my theme. I've chosen <I>Charity</I> as Grandmother India's new name. <BR/><BR/>So how to award the chocolate? I picked a comment number at random and came up with Alice Audrey! Congratulations Alice!India Carolinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15497341972679836624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8782105572916074162.post-32206895291694810722007-06-29T02:13:00.000-07:002007-06-29T02:13:00.000-07:00You may be right about Giselle. You know I have my head back two hundred years and across the pond most of the times...<BR/><BR/>Ah, looks like Nanna is going to be Lenora. :)Keira Soleorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14440213826734580889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8782105572916074162.post-79466278927020098542007-06-27T18:12:00.000-07:002007-06-27T18:12:00.000-07:00Erin, welcome! Great suggestions! <BR/><BR/>Marianne, feel free to procrastinate on my blog anytime!<BR/><BR/>Terry, I think a lot of writers like to sneak little tributes to those they love into their book. Or in my case, not so sneaky. Thanks for all the great ideas.<BR/> <BR/>Leigh, thanks for the input. Waving to the baby! Umm, well <I>hope</I> would be the operative word in answer to your question. Yes, please have a contest! I want chocolate! <BR/><BR/>I should add that like Lenora, I've never won a blog contest. I'm hoping that announcement will work for me like it did for her. (She won a Mavin critique).India Carolinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15497341972679836624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8782105572916074162.post-30084054231332742332007-06-27T10:54:00.000-07:002007-06-27T10:54:00.000-07:00Wow- lots of comments. Let me just ask- are you hoping to be done with revisions by nationals?<BR/><BR/>Grandma Jean.<BR/><BR/>I like the Carolyn idea as well... <BR/><BR/>wow- I need to have a contest. You get such good ideas!Lady Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08524318995902667785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8782105572916074162.post-52639319515654866902007-06-26T19:27:00.000-07:002007-06-26T19:27:00.000-07:00India, sorry to have misunderstood about your name. I don't know where I got that! <BR/><BR/>It's so funny that you are honoring your grandmother this way, because I tend to pull family names into my stories for characters. They may not have the same traits (Cora Laxton was my tiny little great-grandma, who pretended to be deaf in one ear, but I never could figure out which one because she always said, Use the other ear! and I used her name for an uptight prig in my current WIP) but I feel like I am including bits of me in it, in my own way. I love knowing that someone else does it!<BR/><BR/>Pam, I'm all about the Mawmaws. That's what I called my dad's mom and that's what my kids call my mom. It may be a southern thing, ya think?<BR/><BR/>Great topic, India, it seems to be one dear to everyone's hearts.Terry Stonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05997784537799469954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8782105572916074162.post-9253534547921318392007-06-26T15:20:00.000-07:002007-06-26T15:20:00.000-07:00Holy Cow! Here I am blogging again, and NOT writing. Scarlett has a serious problem with procrastination. Do they have a 12-stepper for that malady?<BR/><BR/>Okay, since I'm dieting off my piano....the part that's over the fence last....and in desperate need of chocolate, I'm trying again.<BR/><BR/>How about: Grandmother Sophie....or Grandmother Bella....or Grandmother Winny....<BR/><BR/>Here's Scarlet shutting up now. Sorry.....waving to Pam and Erin....have you written your 708 words yet? <BR/><BR/>Tootles,Marianne Hardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04309019627346019836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8782105572916074162.post-49677447353532980752007-06-26T15:04:00.000-07:002007-06-26T15:04:00.000-07:00Hello everyone-<BR/>Names can be difficult to find. Let's see...my favorite grandmother was Henrietta. I also like Grandma Izzy or Grandma Jo.<BR/><BR/>Good luck with finding your perfect name!! Waving to my fellow Passion Slaves!<BR/><BR/>:) Erin (Ireland Eyes)Erin McClunehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02342338933134251870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8782105572916074162.post-33218440924694090332007-06-26T14:46:00.000-07:002007-06-26T14:46:00.000-07:00Waving at Marianne and Pam! Yes all the FanLit alumns should absolutely get together. I look forward to meeting everyone. Sorry you can't make it this year, Marianne, but hopefully I'll see you in San Fran. Please be sure to let me know when the Passion Slaves blog is ready so I can visit and add your link! <BR/><BR/>Pam, I'm originally from Texas and know quite a few MeMaws, but this is the first I've heard of a MawMaw. Peggy's a possibility. <BR/><BR/>That chocolate is still up for grabs.India Carolinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15497341972679836624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8782105572916074162.post-63827854546240339582007-06-26T12:13:00.000-07:002007-06-26T12:13:00.000-07:00Hi,India! Pam (aka Avon's Doglady) saying "Hey Y'all!" from down South. I love your site, by the way! My maternal grandmother was full blooded Creek Indian and a formidable woman! We called her MawMaw, but her name was Mary Cordelia. How about Grandmother Cordelia? My dad's mother was Margaret, but they called her Peg. She was the cook and bouncer at her daughter's bar in Pennsylvania and one tough broad! She gave me my first typewriter when I was nine and told her I wanted to be a writer. Her mother was a tiny little gypsy looking woman named Elvira who spoke Welsh in their home. Elvira's great grandmother was Haradella. How about that for a name? Grandmother Haradella! After reading these comments you have a neat bunch of names from which to choose. A brief shout out to my fellow Slaves - Marianne, Erin, Beth and Terry Jo. Erin is working on our blogspot and it is gorgeous! All of the Avon alum need to get together at Nationals for a group photo so I can see all of your beautiful faces!!dogladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03392561174583932552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8782105572916074162.post-38576064522705767522007-06-26T11:24:00.000-07:002007-06-26T11:24:00.000-07:00Hey, India.....it is a no go on Nationals next month due to a family commitment, but next year, I'm in.<BR/><BR/>Two of my critique partners are going, Gillian (Beth ann) and Erin (Ireland Eyes), so Passion Slaves will be represented in full force. Doglady and Terru Jo plan to make it next year, so our group will be as one in San Francisco. Hurray!<BR/><BR/>I read you pitching blog. Great advice. Hope all is well with you. Oh, and I don't think Minta is really Cherokee, or at least, I can't find it represented anywhere in books or on the Indian census rolls. I do think it is derived from something else. Perhahs Minowa, which is Native American. I do know that Minty is English, so that might work for you.<BR/><BR/>Take care, and keep in touch. Oh, and Passion Slaves will soon have a blog of our own, plus individual websites, so stay tuned and we'll link up. <BR/><BR/>Tootles,Marianne Hardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04309019627346019836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8782105572916074162.post-57504184983756051762007-06-26T09:30:00.000-07:002007-06-26T09:30:00.000-07:00Wow, so glad to see you Marianne! Minta is a really interesting name. I'm not sure it would work here because of the heritage, but I will definitely keep it in mind for future characters. Are you going to Dallas? Tessa is doing a "roll call" over on her blog. <BR/><BR/>Lenora, looks like your blog contest luck is changing. I see you won a maven crit. Yay, you! And you are definitely in the running here. <BR/><BR/>Maggie, that's a great idea! She's about 65 so I'll do a search for 1942.India Carolinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15497341972679836624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8782105572916074162.post-69384421507172335902007-06-26T06:37:00.000-07:002007-06-26T06:37:00.000-07:00How old is this grandmother? You can always do one of those "popular names of the decade" searches. For example, if she was born in the late 40's or 50's she'd be a Linda or a Barbara or a Mary Anne/Jane/Lou. Just a thought. :)Maggie Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12585076626818354332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8782105572916074162.post-37452201207790570522007-06-25T18:51:00.000-07:002007-06-25T18:51:00.000-07:00Hello India.....(Avon's Scarlett waving from out West)....I love your site, just stumbled across it. Kudos, girl.<BR/><BR/>As to your character's name. How about:<BR/><BR/>Grandmother Minta.....my own great grandmother's name. Cherokee born to parents who walked in the Georgia 'Trail of Tears'...<BR/><BR/>Good luck with your bookMarianne Hardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04309019627346019836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8782105572916074162.post-70343050716054061342007-06-25T14:59:00.000-07:002007-06-25T14:59:00.000-07:00Yeah, Lenora is a nanna name. She was my great-grandmother. You have so many great suggestions. I like Bessie better than Hortense, not sure why. Maybe Hortense sounds too hoity-toity? Maybe that's what she is...Lenora Bellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07841633967011035274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8782105572916074162.post-34411249457861057392007-06-25T12:52:00.000-07:002007-06-25T12:52:00.000-07:00Welcome Terry! Actually my grandmother's name was India Carolina. So the Carolina part is also for her. The idea of a more subtle tie to the name is an interesting one. I am enjoying hearing about everyone's grandmothers as well. A nice little benefit to this topic.India Carolinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15497341972679836624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8782105572916074162.post-12260248988587513962007-06-25T01:35:00.000-07:002007-06-25T01:35:00.000-07:00I love the topic of Nannas. I had such great grandmothers, they influenced so much of my life. <BR/><BR/>I am suggesting Carolyn, which is similar to Carolina in your name, which is in honor of your grandmother. I know the Carolina isn't from her name, but it could be a link back to your pen-name, a tribute you would be aware of.Terry Stonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05997784537799469954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8782105572916074162.post-17948096812476204752007-06-24T21:34:00.000-07:002007-06-24T21:34:00.000-07:00Great Ideas! Thank you all!<BR/><BR/>CM, I cringe at the thought! Although I want to add that does NOT reflect how I feel about the fabulous Penelope/Patience spoof created by one hugely talented Yorkie Lover. It's only that the names have come to be associated with feathers and chocolate pots and clocks striking midnight and well you know... <BR/><BR/>Mags, I'm taking Miriam under serious consideration, as I have a lovely friend by that name- <BR/><BR/>Lenora, am liking the name Lenora even better than Leitha.<BR/><BR/>Ericka, I love Bea, It makes me think of Aunt Bea on Andy Griffith. <BR/><BR/>Keira! Welcome! Hmm. I really like Giselle. Does it sound too regency though? <BR/><BR/>Indira? Well, that would keep the meter, but I think is too close. <BR/><BR/>Does anyone like the name Hortense for this? OR Bessie? <BR/><BR/>Keep those ideas coming. Feel free to enter again if you come up with anything else. Lots of wonderful suggestions and am definitely still undecided.India Carolinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15497341972679836624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8782105572916074162.post-19373284702960475012007-06-24T07:59:00.000-07:002007-06-24T07:59:00.000-07:00All I can think of is Grandmother Indira. That's Indira, not India. I know, big diff.<BR/><BR/>AliceAlice Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05142612556457347160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8782105572916074162.post-51897899485448677372007-06-23T23:03:00.000-07:002007-06-23T23:03:00.000-07:00India, hi. Some suggestions...<BR/><BR/>Grandmother Nora<BR/>Grandmother Nola<BR/>Grandmother Danna<BR/>Grandmother GiselleKeira Soleorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14440213826734580889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8782105572916074162.post-51093794289291324512007-06-23T21:34:00.000-07:002007-06-23T21:34:00.000-07:00My Grandmother's name was Ida Mae, and she was a wonderful woman, in a traditional wife, schoolteacher, owned the only grocery store in town kind of way.<BR/><BR/>Then there was Mildred, who was also wonderful in a raising eleven children, pulling the Italian husband out of jail on occasion, never worked a day in her life kind of way.<BR/><BR/>I won the awesome books and am loving! them, but just wanted to chime in because I adore the subject of grandmas. Good luck with your name changes :)Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15772849187702478349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8782105572916074162.post-3379781402500309462007-06-23T12:06:00.000-07:002007-06-23T12:06:00.000-07:00Grandmother Bea<BR/><BR/>In honor of MY grandmother!Ericka Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03847356245625891917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8782105572916074162.post-60828991742024342132007-06-23T11:09:00.000-07:002007-06-23T11:09:00.000-07:00The name India is derived from the Indus River, so I chose names that came from rivers.<BR/><BR/>Leitha (lī'tä) river, formed in E Austria by the confluence of the Schwarza and Pitten rivers. It was the historic boundary between Austria and Hungary.<BR/><BR/>How funny, I didn't even think of the publisher when I wrote Avon. I was more thinking of Shakespeare. Silly me.Lenora Bellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07841633967011035274noreply@blogger.com