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message 1: by A.L. (new)

A.L. Butcher (alb2012) | 148 comments Hi,

Apologies if this has been asked before.Currently I publish in my own name but I'm working on an...adult book and I'm considering using a pen name for that. I already have an author account as me, what happens with the other me - the pen name account? I know there have been issues with multiple accounts in the past and I don't want to cause a problem.


message 2: by Paula (new)

Paula (paulaan) | 7014 comments You can claim the pen name account but will need another email address to the one you used for your current account.

Bear in mind that books are listed under first name published under so if you change your mind once published the book will always be displayed under the pen name


message 3: by A.L. (new)

A.L. Butcher (alb2012) | 148 comments OK thanks for clarifying.


message 4: by rivka, Former Moderator (new)

rivka | 45177 comments Mod
A.L. wrote: "I know there have been issues with multiple accounts in the past and I don't want to cause a problem."

If you maintain two author accounts, they may not rate/review each other's books. Keep them completely separate and you should be fine.


message 5: by A.L. (new)

A.L. Butcher (alb2012) | 148 comments I figured that. Thanks. I'll decide if the book gets finished:)


message 6: by Sheila (new)

Sheila Bliss | 8 comments Hello, I wanted to know if someone could remove S.R. Cambridge from my profile page? There is another author named S.R. Cambridge and her book is linking to my book Choices which I have re-published as Sheila Bliss. I no longer use S.R. Cambridge. My upcoming sequel, Forgiveness, will be published using Sheila Bliss, my real name. Thank you so much for your time and attention. Happy New Year!
Sincerely,
Sheila Bliss


message 7: by Deon (new)

Deon (deonva) | 3718 comments 6, the first edition kindle Choices ASIN: B00BJXRKF0 was released first as S.R. Cambridge, that name stay primary on all editions of the book. that is why it appears on your profile that way.


message 8: by Sheila (new)

Sheila Bliss | 8 comments Thank you for getting back to me, but the first edition isn't even available on Amazon or Smashwords. The only edition available is published under Sheila Bliss and since it's causing confusion with another author I was hoping it could be deleted.


message 9: by A.L. (new)

A.L. Butcher (alb2012) | 148 comments If I understand correctly a book remains in the database if it has EVER been available in that format. People may have shelved that edition.


message 10: by rivka, Former Moderator (new)

rivka | 45177 comments Mod
Goodreads does not delete out-of-print books. Please see http://www.goodreads.com/help/show/22... and http://www.goodreads.com/help/show/32...


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