tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552707317670752823.post2867347448596341318..comments2023-10-17T04:56:38.303-04:00Comments on Cherie Reich - Author: #IWSG: What Is in a Name? #penname | #Specfic Bookworm NewsCherie Reichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16663147386014122939noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552707317670752823.post-21090188839714799652016-08-24T11:11:22.295-04:002016-08-24T11:11:22.295-04:00I love your book and scifi-related tattoos. They r...I love your book and scifi-related tattoos. They really express who you are. <br /><br />I think having a pen name is a great idea, but seems like a lot of work. If you can be dedicated enough to keep your pen name out there, I don't see why it wouldn't work the way you want it to. Ellie Garratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731071128348213067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552707317670752823.post-92003792239521386692016-08-16T16:39:59.025-04:002016-08-16T16:39:59.025-04:00I know a couple people who have a pen name for the...I know a couple people who have a pen name for their works for younger people so there are no unfortunate issues. One is DeAnna Knippling, who you can find at Wonderlandpress.com (in case there's something helpful there concerning how she splits them up, as I don't think she keeps it a secret or anything.) Her pen name for MG is DeKenyon. Good luck while you figure it out!Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552707317670752823.post-85958159345345728472016-08-13T09:44:33.252-04:002016-08-13T09:44:33.252-04:00Hi Cherie, sounds like a cool new prospect for urb...Hi Cherie, sounds like a cool new prospect for urban fantasy. Wishing you luck and peace of mind as you try to decide how to proceed. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10656368340547599511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552707317670752823.post-26919696010056923422016-08-12T08:54:38.239-04:002016-08-12T08:54:38.239-04:00It's interesting to see more than a few posts ...It's interesting to see more than a few posts about pen names - and I was drafting one up about that, too . . . because I've considered it a few times. <br />I think the reasons your considering it are good ones, similar to some of my own - although mainly I struggle with people who can't pronounce my name or who think I stole it from George R. Martin. (Sorry, I had my name before Tyrion.)<br /><br />Way to go with all of your goals!!!Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552707317670752823.post-76595096685624270522016-08-08T20:36:12.465-04:002016-08-08T20:36:12.465-04:00Part of me kind of wishes I'd used a pen name ...Part of me kind of wishes I'd used a pen name for the Zyan books, just because I do have a bit of risqué stuff in there, and I hope none of my coworkers at my day job are reading it. Especially Vengeance and Vermouth, the sex scene is really steamy. Ah, well. Too late now! And cool tattoos :)alexiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07122487552931794871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552707317670752823.post-71077702287428598072016-08-08T18:33:28.731-04:002016-08-08T18:33:28.731-04:00I've had the same debate with myself regarding...I've had the same debate with myself regarding pen names, and so far I decided to just use my real name for the very reason you listed...a lot of work. Anyway, I really love the title Soul Reaper. Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07922596724107742478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552707317670752823.post-22903967961237479922016-08-08T14:37:38.280-04:002016-08-08T14:37:38.280-04:00You can always use initials, first and middle name...You can always use initials, first and middle names, and your last name so you still have your fan base, readers recognize you, and at the same time they know that you're branching off into something else.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552707317670752823.post-74886044431769995712016-08-05T16:14:57.519-04:002016-08-05T16:14:57.519-04:00It's so tempting to play with pen names, I mea...It's so tempting to play with pen names, I mean we create names for our characters so why not ourselves, right? Then again, just think what a cool character name Cherie Reich would be:)Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01793077012143289985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552707317670752823.post-25739812727309925372016-08-05T14:53:23.438-04:002016-08-05T14:53:23.438-04:00Cool tattoos!
Your 2016 stats are AMAZING! Congrat...Cool tattoos!<br />Your 2016 stats are AMAZING! Congratulations!<br />I suppose the pen name issue has its pros and cons. Good luck figuring out what to do about it.Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552707317670752823.post-60428842845933756772016-08-04T20:46:35.184-04:002016-08-04T20:46:35.184-04:00You are making awesome progress with your writing!...You are making awesome progress with your writing! And yes, the big decision of a pen name. I still dance back and forth about it, but so far, not doing the extra work has won out.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552707317670752823.post-10425348203962924322016-08-04T16:44:56.372-04:002016-08-04T16:44:56.372-04:00Hopefully talking to some authors who use a pen na...Hopefully talking to some authors who use a pen name will help you make the best decision for you. I don't know much about it, so I can't offer and advice. <br /><br />Congrats on the writing and continued good luck with the rewrites. :) <br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552707317670752823.post-67624586186898491412016-08-04T02:14:11.661-04:002016-08-04T02:14:11.661-04:00Norah Roberts uses the pen name so readers can qui...Norah Roberts uses the pen name so readers can quickly distinguish between the romance and the mysteries. Even a mall distinction, like using your initials would probably be enough to create a different brand. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552707317670752823.post-7063055118094722842016-08-03T22:36:05.417-04:002016-08-03T22:36:05.417-04:00Decisions, decisions. I started out with a pen nam...Decisions, decisions. I started out with a pen name alongside my own name and abandoned it after a while. Like you, I'm all over the place in terms of what I write. You do manage to get lots of stuff done. Kudos on that!J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552707317670752823.post-77940259963537209042016-08-03T22:23:09.842-04:002016-08-03T22:23:09.842-04:00I've never really thought of having a pen name...I've never really thought of having a pen name myself, but I think your situation of writing something quite different from your other work is a really good reason.<br />Your Holmesian story sounds really good. I'm sad to hear about the publisher folding--ugh!<br />Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552707317670752823.post-72619988844275262122016-08-03T20:31:14.208-04:002016-08-03T20:31:14.208-04:00I went for a pen name when I released my novella s...I went for a pen name when I released my novella series, but I didn't go with a new website or any of that. Mostly because I didn't give myself enough time and also because I put on the home page "Patricia Lynne aka Patricia Josephine". I want people to know me as both names and how to tell my YA from my NA.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552707317670752823.post-87140971847038745242016-08-03T19:21:23.839-04:002016-08-03T19:21:23.839-04:00There's a lot to think about with a pseudonym....There's a lot to think about with a pseudonym. I'm thinking of using one if I try to go for some traditional publishing. We'll see. But you brought up some valid considerations for sure. Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552707317670752823.post-67907271085009673502016-08-03T18:50:43.858-04:002016-08-03T18:50:43.858-04:00I love Stargate! That's so awesome.
If you wa...I love Stargate! That's so awesome.<br /><br />If you want advice on setting up a second name, let me know. It went fairly smoothly for me. You know where to find me.<br /><br />Great news on your progress! I was making progress, but took a few days off.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552707317670752823.post-13329818214981745992016-08-03T18:06:15.119-04:002016-08-03T18:06:15.119-04:00Interesting post, Cherie. If your pseudonym isn...Interesting post, Cherie. If your pseudonym isn't secret then there's no need to go full out rebranding. You could (as Alex points out)work alongside your current name. Have a look at Nora Roberts website - she also writes as J.D.Robb and has cleverly woven everything into one website. Wishing you lots of luck!!Nicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14674648154579013578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552707317670752823.post-55468563094730004842016-08-03T16:38:25.748-04:002016-08-03T16:38:25.748-04:00Cool tattoos!
I thought of using a pen name for m...Cool tattoos! <br />I thought of using a pen name for my children's book but in the end I didn't want to lose what little name recognition I have. <br />Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552707317670752823.post-14334026255369324222016-08-03T14:53:59.849-04:002016-08-03T14:53:59.849-04:00I think pen names are good to have. I use a pen na...I think pen names are good to have. I use a pen name for all my writing, regardless of what it is. I started using it when I started writing seriously and it has stuck with me. So go for it. <br /><br />Shalom aleichem,<br />PatriciaPat Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04204650731843984192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552707317670752823.post-60557786653812556062016-08-03T14:05:14.911-04:002016-08-03T14:05:14.911-04:00Wow, I'm impressed. You very prolific. WTG. ...Wow, I'm impressed. You very prolific. WTG. I love the name of the first story makes me want to read it. Congrats on the goals too. Wishing you the best.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.junetakey.com/posts/category/blog-life-happens/" rel="nofollow"> Juneta @ Writer's Gambit </a><br /><br />Juneta keyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08815758043024184034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552707317670752823.post-91273100288832590892016-08-03T14:02:10.393-04:002016-08-03T14:02:10.393-04:00Knowing all that goes into branding, I would never...Knowing all that goes into branding, I would never suggest a pen name. You can put a disclaimer on the cover or title or in your advertising. That's how I'd do it--a bar across the top or bottom that clearly defines this is an adult novel. But then, that may not be the best move either.Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552707317670752823.post-53034402783467011532016-08-03T13:32:35.024-04:002016-08-03T13:32:35.024-04:00That's a ton of accomplishments. Way to go! I ...That's a ton of accomplishments. Way to go! I always thought I'd use my maiden name as a pen name. I still might some day for the same reasons. I like to write in more than one genre.Tamara Narayanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03725262301091012950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552707317670752823.post-10439073752357511582016-08-03T13:26:11.531-04:002016-08-03T13:26:11.531-04:00I'm not sure which way to go on the penname. ...I'm not sure which way to go on the penname. While having a penname allows you to focus your marketing efforts, it also means that you'll have fewer books listed under either name, which means it will take longer to build up momentum for either name. Of course, if you're a prolific writer and expect to have plenty of books out for both names, then a penname might be the way to go. Good luck with the choice and let us know what happens.Chemist Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09738272332470397248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552707317670752823.post-34581239952552568142016-08-03T13:22:05.700-04:002016-08-03T13:22:05.700-04:00Good luck on figuring out whether or not to use a ...Good luck on figuring out whether or not to use a pen name! I'd offer some useful advice if I had any on the subject, but alas, I do not.<br /><br />I love the tattoos! I'd say you should definitely go for the Deathly Hallows tattoo as well. That would be amazing!L.G. Keltnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07624902347418621283noreply@blogger.com