I think this schizophrenic pattern among authors is rather confusing. If they want to write under a different name then why don't they do it to the bitter end and never reveal it. If they choose to reveal it then what's the point to proceed with it ?
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Originally Posted by Synamon
So people looking for a book with wizards don't pick it up? Why does Nora Roberts write as J.D. Robb?
It's fairly common for authors to write books in different genres under different names.
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You probably have a point there but I think that point is defeated the moment they reveal their pseudonym.
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Originally Posted by supermighty
Maybe when she is writing under the pseudonym she feels different and feels that her writing is different. And maybe she likes that feeling and the freedom it gives her.
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