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Originally Posted by speakingtohe
But then again if that was the case, why put it in the Bio?
Helen
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That's ALWAYS done, especially in non fiction exposes.. It communicates the writers credentials and authority while masking the personally identifiable info.
And in the case of fiction:
1. If the pseudonym's bio was exactly the same as the author's bio, it would be a little transparent, no?
2. Maybe the same reason "Bridges of Madison County" had a fake intro/backstory. It helps make the story more immersive and believable, and probably increases sales.
3. Perhaps the pseudonym's bio reflects the bios of people she consulted with on the story.