Monthly Archives: July 2010

BTG014 “Words Gone Wild” Interview

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Mignon

This is an audio podcast. The audio file link may be at the bottom of the post. A “Behind the Grammar” interview with Jim Bernhard, author of the new book Words Gone Wild. Sponsor: Hold your meetings online for just … Continue reading →

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Wylie and E-Books: What Am I Missing?

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Mignon

There’s hot publishing news this week, folks! I’ll talk about the details in the 8/3 Behind the Grammar podcast, but for now, here’s the rundown: Big shot agent Andrew Wylie founded a publishing company, Odyssey, to make an exclusive two-year … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Made Up Words

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Mignon

Top 10* Made Up Words Sarah Palin confusing refudiate for repudiate and then calling it a new word got me thinking about other made up words. Refudiate may not have much staying power, but most of the following 10 words … Continue reading →

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BTG 013 Kafka’s Safe Deposit Box, Refudiate, and More

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Mignon

This is an audio podcast. The link to the audio file may be at the bottom in some cases. Sponsor: Hold your meetings online for just $49 a month Try GoToMeeting free. Today, in the “Behind the Grammar” podcast, I … Continue reading →

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