Oct-04-2010, 12:23 AM (UTC)
I'm not sure, AR, but if there's an author out there who can understand how to live with multiple identities (like how her characters have to!), it's Robin Hobb!
I am always interested to hear how various authors come up with their 'nom de plumes', especially as they tend to come from more personal sources eg mother, grandfather etc. It would be so much more difficult than choosing a character's name (at least I'd suspect it would be as I am currently struggling with that very thing!), particularly as it is a name that will not only label and identify you but will also long outlive you in the public eye...if you're any good!
When you have submitted your short stories, have you submitted them using your own name or a pseudonym?
I am always interested to hear how various authors come up with their 'nom de plumes', especially as they tend to come from more personal sources eg mother, grandfather etc. It would be so much more difficult than choosing a character's name (at least I'd suspect it would be as I am currently struggling with that very thing!), particularly as it is a name that will not only label and identify you but will also long outlive you in the public eye...if you're any good!
When you have submitted your short stories, have you submitted them using your own name or a pseudonym?
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