tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post2115017582240435588..comments2024-03-06T03:44:15.470-08:00Comments on Tote Bags 'n' Blogs: The way things work...Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14583249444580245924noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-687317246817092642012-04-06T11:13:20.499-07:002012-04-06T11:13:20.499-07:00I think pseudonyms are fine. There are times when ...I think pseudonyms are fine. There are times when I would not have picked up a specific book, even though I enjoyed the author's work, simply because it was so different from what I have been reading by that author (did that make sense LOL) For instance I am a longtime fan of author Z and the Z series when author Z decides to write a Y series. I find I have had a hard time breaking out of Denise Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17743337429214149474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-27611694064111544072012-04-05T08:40:35.406-07:002012-04-05T08:40:35.406-07:00LOL...your post cracks me up--you're posting a...LOL...your post cracks me up--you're posting as "Unknown," which is what it's like when authors have so many names I can't remember them! Thanks for stopping by, and good luck!Kate Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05486916548114546095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-33604838107093807292012-04-04T16:58:52.115-07:002012-04-04T16:58:52.115-07:00I really prefer "my authors" to use the ...I really prefer "my authors" to use the same name. That way I can be sure that I am getting a GREAT read.<br /><br />I would like a copy of "CrystalFire" is chosen as 1 of your winners.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04613528719265253084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-4756252879313776662012-04-03T08:00:36.870-07:002012-04-03T08:00:36.870-07:00LOL...I just don't like them because they conf...LOL...I just don't like them because they confuse me, but you actually made the point of the publishers who request an author change their name--"However, the author name does weigh heavily on whether I buy a book or not."<br /><br />If an author comes out with a truly bad book, or if sales are in the tank, then a name change can give them a new lease on their writing career. It'Kate Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05486916548114546095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-91461047392725301852012-04-02T20:59:12.611-07:002012-04-02T20:59:12.611-07:00HI Kate! Personally, I do not like author pseudon...HI Kate! Personally, I do not like author pseudonyms. I do not believe that the name of the author affects the story line in any way. However, the author name does weigh heavily on whether I buy a book or not. When authors use a pseudonym it is a great way for their readers to miss out on a book they have written. I wish they would all just use one name, preferably their own.<br /><br />If IDawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11055428989700587833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-90570958731981244822012-04-02T16:15:54.558-07:002012-04-02T16:15:54.558-07:00LOL...sometimes I wonder if I'm taken seriousl...LOL...sometimes I wonder if I'm taken seriously in ANY genre!Kate Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05486916548114546095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-36209533196311653872012-04-02T10:30:46.336-07:002012-04-02T10:30:46.336-07:00As far as an author using pseudonyms, it really do...As far as an author using pseudonyms, it really doesn't matter to me, but I would prefer just one name used, just to make it easier to find an author(s) book/s that I like/want to read. Yes it can be confusing, but I can see where an author or maybe publisher would want or not want a particular name used for a particular genre. Maybe an author doesn't want to be stereotyped as an "Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15098102287318405937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-64651016350270092962012-04-02T09:38:54.058-07:002012-04-02T09:38:54.058-07:00Hi Michelle--it's not always the author's ...Hi Michelle--it's not always the author's choice. Sometimes a publisher will insist on a different name if sales numbers under the original name have dropped off, which always seems a bit dishonest to me, but that's the way the business works. CrystalFire is out--if you don't win a copy, be sure to buy one. Gotta keep those sales numbers up!!! I do NOT want to have to do another Kate Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05486916548114546095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-71326291938508848142012-04-02T09:36:01.852-07:002012-04-02T09:36:01.852-07:00A spreadsheet? I'm impressed. I've actuall...A spreadsheet? I'm impressed. I've actually thought of doing that, just to keep track of my rather extensive library, but don't know when I'd find the time. Sheesh...with more than one name, you have to get into cross-referencing and all that. Wow...definitely impressed!Kate Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05486916548114546095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-37292400903539268452012-04-02T09:33:59.623-07:002012-04-02T09:33:59.623-07:00LOL...exactly. I think we all have so much to reme...LOL...exactly. I think we all have so much to remember (Passwords, anyone) that added names just ads to the confusion. I'm confused enough already! Thanks for your comments. It always makes me feel better to know I'm not the only one who's lost.Kate Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05486916548114546095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-65924487642817243352012-04-02T08:53:19.302-07:002012-04-02T08:53:19.302-07:00I prefer a single author name - don't quite un...I prefer a single author name - don't quite understand why you would want more than one - too confusing. I do the spreadsheet also - to keep track of what I have read and what books I have. Can't wait to read Crystal Fire!!Michelle Ahrenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15402000066811789337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-15512061652382811302012-04-02T02:01:55.835-07:002012-04-02T02:01:55.835-07:00I prefer it when an author writes under one name. ...I prefer it when an author writes under one name. I keep a spreadsheet by author / seriers so I know what I've read, what I have yet to read, to buy etc. It's a huge headache trying to track things and I have a horrible memory.TinaMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00363374967670000579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-72069331018285262862012-04-02T00:23:20.152-07:002012-04-02T00:23:20.152-07:00Hi Kate,
I prefer a single author name, but with ...Hi Kate,<br /> I prefer a single author name, but with strong delineation of genres/series. I don't have a real problem with different names, but it makes it harder to follow an authors writings, if they keep things too separate. I am often surprised to learn (or remember, with my awful memory) that another author I am looking at is the same as one I already enjoy.Mary Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04076739834164238848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-75752262556761920112012-04-01T21:43:43.785-07:002012-04-01T21:43:43.785-07:00See, that's my problem. I have a really crappy...See, that's my problem. I have a really crappy memory! It's full of fictitious characters and paranormal worlds that I'm writing, and there's no room for the other stuff--like multiple names of favorite authors!<br /><br />I guess I just want things simple, ya know?Kate Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05486916548114546095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-71997087966003245812012-04-01T15:43:33.875-07:002012-04-01T15:43:33.875-07:00I can understand why different names are used by s...I can understand why different names are used by some authors whether it's a personal choice or you have to because someone else is already using the same name:) But it can get a little confusing sometimes as a reader. No matter what though if I really like an author's work I'll follow them no matter what. <br /><br />yadkny@hotmail.com*yadkny*https://www.blogger.com/profile/11009997492532854307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-18926870165288124802012-04-01T08:59:09.400-07:002012-04-01T08:59:09.400-07:00That's the whole thing--if they don't publ...That's the whole thing--if they don't publicly link the various names, you can miss out on stories by someone you like.Kate Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05486916548114546095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-26648635783320198262012-04-01T00:59:54.751-07:002012-04-01T00:59:54.751-07:00I actually like the idea of linking author names. ...I actually like the idea of linking author names. I am often surprised to find out that an author I love writes under other names & all that time I was missing out.Mary Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201076939557413255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-68995115561291811892012-03-31T19:43:20.886-07:002012-03-31T19:43:20.886-07:00Thanks for your comments and for stopping by Chris...Thanks for your comments and for stopping by Christine. Good luck!Kate Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05486916548114546095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-64427113951873358822012-03-31T19:42:02.765-07:002012-03-31T19:42:02.765-07:00A lot of us write under pseudonyms--I'm a good...A lot of us write under pseudonyms--I'm a good example, but I had no choice because there's already another author published under my real name. She got there first! I don't think one pseudonym is a problem as long as that's your public name, but when authors keep switching around, and some have had multiple identities, it gets confusing. I guess I want things simple...Kate Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05486916548114546095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-19222821868858958092012-03-31T19:39:16.978-07:002012-03-31T19:39:16.978-07:00JAK is usually an example that I give, and it'...JAK is usually an example that I give, and it's amazing how many people haven't made the connection, especially since her voice is the same in all three genres, no matter how different the stories are. Thanks. I'm glad you brought her up.Kate Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05486916548114546095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-13286853675846989372012-03-31T18:10:17.445-07:002012-03-31T18:10:17.445-07:00It does not bother me either way. I like it both ...It does not bother me either way. I like it both ways. I like when have different names for different genres. I also think it is easier if have same name for all books. Most authors that I read, I do know there other pen names. <br />Thanks for the giveaway. This is a new author for me and would love to win Starfire.<br />christinebails@yahoo.comChrisbailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12211119853890993337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-1355632405989289742012-03-31T15:20:28.558-07:002012-03-31T15:20:28.558-07:00Well, Kate, I think either way is fine. Sometimes ...Well, Kate, I think either way is fine. Sometimes it depends on whether the author has another career along with the writing one. Case in point - the teacher who was writing erotic romance under a pseudonym and lost her teaching job when people found out. Now, I think that stinks and I see her reason for the other name. If I'm that interested in an author because of their voice, I will searchMaria Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18347557631135211924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-52832271682143863692012-03-31T14:32:41.757-07:002012-03-31T14:32:41.757-07:00I don't mind a difference in author name for d...I don't mind a difference in author name for different genres, but I like to know they're related, for example: Liz Smith, E.N. Smith, and then Elizabeth Smith, etc. Or I like the Liz Smith writing as E.N. Smith thing, that way I know that a writer I really liked is writing in another genre, and as long as I like that genre, I'll most likely enjoy the new book. There are some Barbara E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10042665559975481397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-39627607163331862602012-03-31T13:14:29.953-07:002012-03-31T13:14:29.953-07:00Plus it requires fewer brain cells. I don't ha...Plus it requires fewer brain cells. I don't have many left, and the ones I've got are tired...thanks, Robin!Kate Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05486916548114546095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36709846.post-20226019681827970122012-03-31T13:13:31.740-07:002012-03-31T13:13:31.740-07:00LOL...Mary! Haven't seen you since Running Wit...LOL...Mary! Haven't seen you since Running With Quills! Hope all is well (or do I know you under another name? See? I get way too confused!) I don't have time to hunt down websites either, and yes, it can be confusing. I really appreciate the answers you're all giving me. thank you!Kate Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05486916548114546095noreply@blogger.com