Real Name vs. Pen Name
Just wondered how many of you use your actual name as your author name or if you prefer a pen name.
I chose the pen name, Morgan Mandel. Not that my actual name is that bad, but lots of people seem to not be able to spell it or think it starts with a different letter than it does.
I wanted an easy name to spell, easy to remember and find on the shelves.
Since my first book is totally in a male point of view, when I picked a name I chose an androgenous first name so guys reading it wouldn't feel embarrassed being seen reading a book by a woman author. Still, the copyright does show my actual name for the Doubting Thomases, so I can say, yes, I really did write that book!
What do the rest of you do?
Morgan Mandel
I chose the pen name, Morgan Mandel. Not that my actual name is that bad, but lots of people seem to not be able to spell it or think it starts with a different letter than it does.
I wanted an easy name to spell, easy to remember and find on the shelves.
Since my first book is totally in a male point of view, when I picked a name I chose an androgenous first name so guys reading it wouldn't feel embarrassed being seen reading a book by a woman author. Still, the copyright does show my actual name for the Doubting Thomases, so I can say, yes, I really did write that book!
What do the rest of you do?
Morgan Mandel
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Jane,
Your name is easy to spell and pronounce and remember. Those are all good pluses.
A lot of people get mixed up with my real name, so I figured why create more confusion. Better to
have an easy name for people to find and spell. It's hard enough to sell books as it is.
Morgan Mandel
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