My name is Steve, but I write under the pseudonym Jess Patrick. I will answer to either name. Why do I use a pseudonym? I'll tell you why. I have published a few scientific works, mostly at symposia under my real name. There is also another individual whose name is identical to mine. He has published a few articles relating to human resources management.
So here it is. I don't want my fiction to be confused with anything scientific I've done. Also, I don't want to be confused with anyone else who goes by my real name. It's ironic, isn't it? I use a fake name to preserve my individuality!
While we are on the topic of pseudonyms, let me share a current dilemma. I'm presently working on a story that is clearly going to be in the romance genre. This is quite out of character, given the pieces I've published as Jess Patrick. Should I use a new pseudonym for romance stories?
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On a completely different topic, let's talk about plans for this weblog. As the tagline suggests, the content here will seldom be about "what I did today". Over the next several weeks, I'll post a few pieces that I've published elsewhere. From there, the mission may evolve. We'll see.
Coming soon: A mix of creative nonfiction and short stories. We will start out with adventures in the animal world with titles such as "The Antmaster" and "Boot Camp".
