tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3937582163976319064.post8043301416113894003..comments2023-09-08T09:05:26.912-07:00Comments on Erin Kane Spock: My Naughty BlogErin Kane Spockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05376851676240606472noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3937582163976319064.post-33085973165094718242012-01-19T21:25:39.890-08:002012-01-19T21:25:39.890-08:00I don't think a pseudonym is necessary. You a...I don't think a pseudonym is necessary. You are who you are and no one has the right to require anything else. As a parent of two of your middle school students, I feel it is my responsibility to see that they are reading appropriate content, not yours. As a matter of fact I don't read anything on this blog that is worse than what they can hear about or see on their internet home page, which is set on a news page. I do think the warning is a good idea because then if some parent decides to complain you can let them know that you have done your job and now they should do theirs.Karyn Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13011196582149710417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3937582163976319064.post-71484216608968067812010-09-03T13:23:10.390-07:002010-09-03T13:23:10.390-07:00I almost picked a pseudonym for my action suspense...I almost picked a pseudonym for my action suspense books because someone at a conference told me that men (my demographic) will not buy a book about adventure and shooting and generally butt-kicking if its written by a woman...What!?<br /><br />I sent out queries with Ry Byrnes as the name and tried to be vague...but in the end I decided that if a 35 year old white dude can convincingly write about the memoirs of a geisha...then I can write whatever I want and use my REAL name. So there.<br /><br />I hope that no parent complains about you because you have the right to your own life outside of school AND you put the warning on your blog. After that, its really in their hands whether or not their kid can read your blog unobstructed.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://nitewriter6.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Edge of Your Seat Romance</a></b>Raquel Byrneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870113745683162915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3937582163976319064.post-87923545597344137812010-09-03T11:50:00.455-07:002010-09-03T11:50:00.455-07:00The problem with parents nowadays is that they don...The problem with parents nowadays is that they dont want to parent.<br /><br />And just like you, I aint writting under no nicknames!Clarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00062728322162370588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3937582163976319064.post-20028337560395317952010-09-02T10:35:12.632-07:002010-09-02T10:35:12.632-07:00You know, this year I debated even mentioning to m...You know, this year I debated even mentioning to my classes that I write because I write romance. Then again, I think the fact that I write for fun helps students rethink what writing is all about.<br />So, I have mentioned that I like to write, I just haven't mentioned what I write or that I'm trying to get published. Even in the past when I did talk about it, I stressed the historical aspect. <br />I have not seen True Blood, but it's been heavily recommended, along with the books. My kids still like Dora the Explorer, so it's probably too soon to introduce them to the sexy undead. :)Erin Kane Spockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05376851676240606472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3937582163976319064.post-91687850866755824392010-09-01T20:35:54.364-07:002010-09-01T20:35:54.364-07:00Of course, I think that due to your commitment to ...Of course, I think that due to your commitment to molding young minds and not in any way "corrupting" them, it's a good idea to have a warning. I really don't think it will keep out ladies who will think it XXX and not even give you a chance. After all, the hottest trend in romance novels is "erotic" fiction. As for the other topic....I think an author's name should be easy to pronounce for marketing purposes...Thus names like "Dan Brown" or "Nora Roberts." There's a reason that most people can't remember anything Dostoyevsky wrote other than "Crime and Punishment!" Final comment: True Blood+Kids=No Way!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15173873341878184775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3937582163976319064.post-31364921037422397212010-08-31T17:42:15.192-07:002010-08-31T17:42:15.192-07:00Angela McAllister is not too long for a book. Now...Angela McAllister is not too long for a book. Now maybe Angela Sengchanthelangnsky-McAllister might be too long. Your name is very feminine and balanced out well. <br />There is one author I really enjoy whose real last name is Bushyhead -- in her case, I can understand the inclination to use a pseudonym.<br /><br />Candyland -- Google yourself. You're listed tons. I stopped shy of clicking on the links because it seemed cyber-stalking-ish. <br />Honestly, I hate that I'm classified as 'adult' because that makes me feel people think the writing is only about sex. Yes, sex is part of the story, but the story is the main thing, you know? Oh well.Erin Kane Spockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05376851676240606472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3937582163976319064.post-57433269884918124712010-08-31T16:09:23.074-07:002010-08-31T16:09:23.074-07:00Not really a pseudo, but good enough. I don't ...Not really a pseudo, but good enough. I don't write much "adult" content only stuff so I don't really need one ( I guess), lol.Candylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08956196611348299424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3937582163976319064.post-14372916997966853472010-08-31T15:35:02.347-07:002010-08-31T15:35:02.347-07:00I can't believe the warning is necessary, but ...I can't believe the warning is necessary, but some people can be a bit prudish. My kids watch True Blood for crying out loud. <br /><br />I don't write under a pen name, but I'm considering it still since I'm not published yet. It's not that I don't like my name or that I want to hide my identity. It's that my name just <i>feels</i> too long for a book cover even though I notice authors who have names just as long. Maybe it's all the syllables. I wouldn't have a clue what name to pick. Maybe I'll have a name-picking contest in the future ;)Angela McCallisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10610798614001745001noreply@blogger.com