Guest Post: John Mattox - Character Names

Thirteen Brother Pirates by John Mattox Juliet whispered, "What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet."

As writers, we often search for the right name to embody the soul of our character. The right fit is so elusive.

Would the story smell as sweet or be as powerful or as frightening with a different name—the wrong name?

The nameKruegercomes from German and meansmaker or seller of stoneware mugs andjugs. There is nothing frightening about the name per se...