Author Archives: Mikey

KENNETH : Pronounced: KEN-eth Origin(s): Scottish, Celtic, English Meaning: Handsome; Royal obligation; Good-looking; fair. This name was borne by the Scottish king Kenneth mac Alpin (Cináed in Gaelic), who united the Scots and Picts in the 9th century. Irish-born actor, … Continue reading →

JESSICA : Pronounced: JES-i-ka Origin(s): Hebrew Meaning: “Rich.” This name was first used in this form by Shakespeare in his play ‘The Merchant of Venice’, where it belongs to the daughter of Shylock. Shakespeare probably based it on the biblical … Continue reading →

It’s been a productive evening for me; I’m somewhat surprised. Pleasantly surprised, yes, but surprised nonetheless. Yesterday, I scanned a bunch of author’s drawings for a chapbook I’m publishing (as the publisher, not the author). Tonight, I spent a couple … Continue reading →

IGNATZ : Pronounced: IG-natz Origin(s): German, Latin Meaning: German form of IGNATIUS: From the Roman family name Egnatius, which was possibly derived from Latin ignis “fire”. This was the name of several early saints, including the third bishop of Antioch … Continue reading →

Midnight. Jack Bauer, head of the CIA’s Los Angeles Counter Terrorist Unit, is suddenly thrust into a chaotic and exhausting 24-hour marathon of death, deception and terror as he struggles to prevent the assassination of a presidential candidate, find the … Continue reading →

I hate spam. I really hate spam.

HEATHER : Pronounced: HE-dhur Origin(s): English Meaning: “heather” from Middle English hather, the name of a small flowering evergreen plant with pink or white flowers that thrives on peaty barren lands as in Scotland. Legend has it that if you … Continue reading →