I have created a pen name for my novel, one that I feel represents the genre. I want to write another novel in a different genre and I'm considering creating another pen name to suit. What do you think, are pen names a good idea, is it possible/advisable to have more than one?
The Iain Banks/ Iain M Banks is a good strategy as suggested by Dor.
Your initials can be the key.
So, you could use FJ + Surname for one genre, and JF + Surname 2 for genre 2.
Didn't a certain JR become JKR?
I have the same issue that I am still trying to make a decision. Elle Delacour has always been the name I want to write my fiction under however my memoir is self published under another name as it is not something I wanted to have connected with my fiction due to the nature of my story. Problem is, my memoir pseudonym is gaining a reputation so I am now wondering if I should carry on with it. Any suggestions?
Thank you Dor, I appreciate your reply. I'm sure I'll make the right decision when the time comes. Plenty to do before then.