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John
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Cindy Brown:
Is Cindy Brown a pseudonym? Why do so many authors adopt a pseudonym? In your opinion what are the benefits in there use?
Cindy Brown
Hi John,
Nope, it's my real name, though I did consider adopting a pseudonym since there are so many Cindy Browns (including a famous basketball player and a Playboy bunny). I suspect authors who do use pen names may also have popular or well-known names. I might also use a different name if I published a book that was different in genre or tone from my humorous mysteries, just to avoid confusing readers.
Nope, it's my real name, though I did consider adopting a pseudonym since there are so many Cindy Browns (including a famous basketball player and a Playboy bunny). I suspect authors who do use pen names may also have popular or well-known names. I might also use a different name if I published a book that was different in genre or tone from my humorous mysteries, just to avoid confusing readers.
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