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| Posted by: Elspeth 16-Dec-2003, 06:55 AM |
| Has anyone else pondered under what name they want their work to be known? I have considered my married name, my maiden name or one of my own creation. What do you all use and why? |
| Posted by: oldraven 16-Dec-2003, 09:15 AM |
| I just go by Adam E. Reeves. I find that sounds enough like an authors name as need be. |
| Posted by: jaynebylak 16-Dec-2003, 09:28 AM |
| I go under JC Watkins. That is my maiden last name and my first initials. You have to decide what feels right to you. The one name that sets you apart . Jayne |
| Posted by: Aaediwen 16-Dec-2003, 10:53 AM |
| I've thought about using Aaediwen, but when I printed <I>Mysteries of the mind</I> I just used my real name on the cover and title page, and I still use my rean name everywhere so far. I've looked into the use of psudonyms, and there can be quite some headaches depending on how far you want to go with it and how hard you want to hide your real identity |
| Posted by: Elspeth 16-Dec-2003, 12:50 PM |
| What has me considering what name to write under is I believe something particular to women. I had one name for 25 years, and I have had another for 16. Which one am I? Or am I neither? Added atop that my husband's name is of a heritage completely foreign to me. But, again it is the name I have been using for 16 years. Such a quandary...... |
| Posted by: Richard Bercot 16-Dec-2003, 02:01 PM |
| I can't say anything about any writings, but in the Films that I have been in, I go by Richard A. "Bear Coat" Bercot I did not have to stand in line to get that one.  |
| Posted by: Danann 18-Dec-2003, 02:37 PM |
| I usually write under D. Kristine if I am doing poetry, and Chrys Trevin if I am doing fantasy. D. Kristine is my first initial and my middle name, and Chrys Trevin is a character that I write for on a Roleplay site. So they are both me in the complete. On occasion I'll use Dannah K., but no one can every pronounce Dannah, it seems. Everyone says Dana, when its more like Hannah with a D. |
| Posted by: Celeste of the Stars1 19-Dec-2003, 07:59 PM |
| I use M. Weddel for my poetry. First initial and married name. M. Leblanc-Lowrey for short stories. First initial, mothers maiden name and my maiden name. I use my maiden name and mothers maiden name to show where I get my "talent" (for lack of a better word) from, plus my short stories are usually about my past. I use my married name to show where I get my encouragement and muse from. |
| Posted by: Knightly Knight 19-Dec-2003, 09:30 PM |
| I am a songwriter and use my own name for the copyright, this keeps confusion down and the royalty check gets here on time. My friend who is a poet does the same. He says when we get famous we can afford a pseudonym |
| Posted by: Angel Whitefang (Rider) 20-Dec-2003, 03:26 PM |
I kept things easy on myself, Angel Whitefang IS my pen name. I chose to use one for privacy sake. |
| Posted by: CelticRose 21-Dec-2003, 02:11 AM |
I use my first name and married surname for my artwork signature. Just like the married surname better than my maiden name! That's just me.  |
| Posted by: Therasa 14-Jan-2004, 04:04 PM |
| Hello all! I like this topic. Very interesting to hear the responses. I have always used the name Tara. That is the 'nickname' people came up with instead of using my real name. But for the last 5 years, I have taken back my real name, Therasa, and the initial for my middle name K. (used to think this was the dorkiest name on the earth-Therasa Karoline LOL) Not many people even know it's me when I use the name. Most friends thought Tara was my name. So, when I sign I TherasaK. |
| Posted by: CelticRose 14-Jan-2004, 05:25 PM |
Therasa! It is soooooooooo good to see you back! I have truly missed you! Hope you and your family are well!  |
| Posted by: Annabelle 14-Jan-2004, 11:25 PM |
| If I have too many names I might come up with personalities to go with them. A dangerous thing, the creative mind. A |
| Posted by: Siusaidh Blues 16-Jan-2004, 08:24 AM |
| I have a friend in California who is a romance novel writer, and her pen name is Lauren Royal. But her real married name is Lori Royal-Gordon, and I think that would be a great name to have on a book cover! Maybe she's trying to keep a bit of privacy, I don't know. Lori's books are Emerald, Amythst and Amber and are quite a good read; a bit like Diana Galbadon but better in my opinion... I don't sign my full name on artwork very often, but instead put SGGardner - I got tired of getting writer's cramp when I was signing stacks of reproductions before putting them out to sell way back when. |
| Posted by: Elspeth 16-Jan-2004, 08:41 AM | ||
Ah, to have that problem  I wish I could decide what I want to do. My kids want me to use my regular name. I thought of using my maiden name, but whenever I practiced writing it, it looked like my mom's name. *shudder* Not that I don't love my mom, but you've got to get out from under the wing someday. My writing is so personal I don't want to be associated with anyone else. And If I used my husband's name then I would be associated with my in-laws who I have nothing in common with and don't even know I write. Plus the name is Polish and I'm not Polish. I don't think I can use a made up name, it has to have a real connection. But I have had the same last initial all my life, even though with two different names. I mean I've already scoped out my spot on the library shelf. What to do, what to do. Like I really need to decide anyway. It isn't as if I was sitting on offers from 5 publishing houses afterall.  |
| Posted by: Elspeth 16-Jan-2004, 08:43 AM |
| Maybe I could use my first name as my last name? Have to think about that. |
| Posted by: RavenWing 16-Jan-2004, 10:15 AM |
| I do not write, but in my art I use a sigil of my initials. That is as close to a pen name as I get. |
| Posted by: CelticRose 16-Jan-2004, 10:05 PM |
| Elspeth, I have noticed that a lot of authors have two names. Like Nora Rogers also goes by J.D.Robb. Figure that one out! but anyway. Maybe you could use your first and middle name only. A lot of people do that too. |
| Posted by: Elspeth 16-Jan-2004, 10:56 PM |
| I thought of that Rose, but I really hate my middle name. |
| Posted by: CelticRose 17-Jan-2004, 01:05 AM |
| Oops............maybe you can come up with a new one! I mean you are the artist and can come up with an artist name that suits your personality and who you want to be as the author! That's part of creative license. Maybe not totally honest but it could be your artist name! Just a suggestion! |
| Posted by: Elspeth 18-Jan-2004, 05:09 PM |
| We were discussing this on the ride home today and my husband suggested using Paige. It was my grandfather's name and I always wanted to use it for one of the kids, but if never worked out. So, I 'm thinking of using this as a last name, keeping my last initial consistent. So far so good. Then he throws out an all new name. -Paige Turner -  Is that too funny or what? Actually I like it. If I ever write a mystery I have to use that name. |
| Posted by: CelticRose 18-Jan-2004, 07:21 PM |
| Elspeth Paige is a lovely name! Make it even more special because it belonged to a family member. Paige Turner? Too funny! |
| Posted by: Elspeth 19-Jan-2004, 08:47 AM | ||
Uhmmm....  Elspeth isn't my real name. But it has been cool to create a name here for it tells me I think I could use a pen name. Paige Turner is really sticking with me. I like it, corney as it is. |
| Posted by: Siusaidh Blues 19-Jan-2004, 11:45 AM |
| 'Paige Turner' is WONderful - use it, use it!! What a clever idea. I have an artist friend who has a really good name, its real too but suits her so perfectly it would have been worth inventing: Jane Lavender! (Remember her, Celtic Rose??) |
| Posted by: CelticRose 19-Jan-2004, 01:15 PM |
| Yes! I do remember Jane Lavender! Woweeeeeeee! And Paige Turner is really neat. Maybe you should consider it! |
| Posted by: Elspeth 20-Jan-2004, 11:25 AM |
| I did an internet search and I guess I won't be using the name Paige Turner. Not only has another author already taken it, it apparently is also the name of one who prefers to be photographed sans clothing. Back to the drawing board. |
| Posted by: CelticRose 20-Jan-2004, 12:59 PM |
| Oh no!!!!!!!!!!! |
| Posted by: Elspeth 23-Feb-2004, 06:48 AM |
| I think I have decided to leave my name as is. That was who I was in my mind when I wrote my novels and to change it now is just strange. Also, my husband's name is Polish and I discovered the word for 'write' in Polish is similiar to his name. Guess it was just meant to be. |
| Posted by: CelticRose 26-Feb-2004, 01:50 AM |
Sounds really good to me, Elspeth! You have to go with your gut feeling. That is what being an artist is all about!  |
| Posted by: Annabelle 26-Feb-2004, 10:54 PM |
| I think I need a unique name for when I sign my art work. What can you suggest? |
| Posted by: Keltic 27-Feb-2004, 12:35 AM |
| My pen's name is 'Bic' but I usually type! |
| Posted by: rock_serenade 01-Mar-2004, 11:01 PM |
| I think when pondering the use of a pen name, consideration for the audience you hope to reach is likely the most important...prose and poetry should always be by your true name, your child hood name, not the name your parents used for you but what you thought of as yourself. short stories and longer endeavors perhaps need other names..a maiden name, last name first and first name last, your last favorite pets name..whatever speaks to you and can grab the attention of the wondering eye of the reader.. |
| Posted by: Annabelle 02-Mar-2004, 08:33 PM |
| LMAO, Keltic ! How long did it take you to think up that one? |
| Posted by: Elspeth 03-Mar-2004, 10:43 AM |
| Most of my pens don't stick around long enough for us to get aquainted on a first name basis. I just call all of them Miss Ing. Just when I thought I was satisfied with a name, now I decide I'm not. I've spent the morning looking up Welsh, Gaelic and German words. Here's the the list of possibilities as of now..... Laurie L. Llenor Laurie L. Pensynnwr Laurie L. Lais Laurie L. Leannan Visually, what do you guys think? I'm so confused.  Just when I think I like something, then it doesn't look right. Yuck! Llenor means author in Welsh Pensynnwr means daydreamer in Welsh Lais means voice in Welsh Leannan is Gaelic |
| Posted by: Elspeth 03-Mar-2004, 06:46 PM |
| I keep playing around with names. Just can't seem to find the right one. How about this one? Laurie L. Lespeth I'm kinda hooked into the 3 L's right now and Lespeth is a variation of Elspeth.  Does it sound too lispy? BTW, Annabelle. I think you should just initail your work - WW (wild woman) |
| Posted by: CelticRose 04-Mar-2004, 01:56 PM |
| Visually speaking it is a tie between Laurie L. Llenor and Laurie L. Leannan. But since they are in Welsh. I would also like to know how they are pronounced as people are going to be saying your name as well. |
| Posted by: urian 08-May-2004, 09:51 PM |
| It depends. When I write fiction I will , ocassionally, use M.R. Lovey. But, when I'm writing something religious I tend to use Urian Lightbringer. |
| Posted by: Lyra Luminara 30-May-2004, 12:13 PM |
| How I made mine up....I was looking for a good craft name actually and searched through some celtic names and found Lyra. I feel very connected to that name, so just find something that strikes something in you and makes you feel like wow, this is my soul's name. And how I got Luminara was from star wars. Luminara Unduli is a Jedi so I thought Luminara flowed very well with Lyra and thus me name was born. |