Author of several books on word histories and the English language, Charles also hosts
a daily blog and podcast on
the etymology of common words.
An Intoxicating Dictionary of Etymology and Word Histories of Wine, Vine, and Grape from the Vineyard, Glass, and Bottle
A stimulant at dinner parties, wine tastings and cocktail parties. Plus, as a gift, this book makes an excellent accompaniment to
a housewarming bottle.
an easy audio book on the fascinating evolution of our language
A Navel Gazer's Dictionary of Anatomy, Etymology, and Trivia
the book about the words we use for our bodies
The Podcast for Word Lovers
The surprising histories of words you thought you knew. More than six million downloads, also carried at the Oxford University Press blog.
fame and fortune
I’ve never quite understood the interest that some other people seem to have in gaining fame and fortune.
To me I’m interested in the fortune part, but who needs the fame?
Fact is, I’m a little shy.
For a writer though if there’s no fame then necessarily there’s no fortune.
So I’m taking active steps to occasionally emerge from my cave and get out in front of people. I volunteered to share my experiences as a podcaster and blogger with members of the Writers Union of Canada and the result is one more little flicker of fame.
I’ll be a member of a panel called Raising Your Public Profile that will consider the value of blogging for authors.
To that end, over the next few weeks I’m also going to be posting a series of short pieces here and in the Writers Union listserv touching on some of the pluses and minuses of blogging and podcasting.
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