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A quick one today! I've been trying to think of what I'll use officially as my 'author' name, and you know what? It's not as easy as it seems. Sure, I could go for sticking with my real name, but would that be authorish enough? One of my writer friends mixed up her maiden and married names and it came out perfect, sounding just right for her author name, but mine doesn't work out quite so well.
I have a few options - my real name is Tara Marie Smith, while my maiden name was Jeffery. My mother's maiden name - Hughes- is quite authorish sounding, too. And I like the idea of using 'Amber' in there, in memory of my daughter.
There are several ways to make up a name; I could use the full names, or just the initials. And I could take my pick from the surnames. I just can't quite decide on anything. Nothing is hitting me as 'perfect'.
I was mostly decided on 'Tara M Smith', but then a friend came up with 'Amber T Smith', which threw a spanner in the works as it made me think 'ooh!'.
I've asked a poll question on my facebook page using the above two options, but any and all opinions would be most welcome!
So, what say you? If my chick-litty story ever ends up in book form, who will have written it?
I love the name Tara, but I'm a Buddhist and Tara is an important deity to us. I like Tara Hughes. It would put you next to poet Ted Hughes on the shelf - not a bad thing! I like the sound of it and I like you honouring your maternal lineage. My two cents.
ReplyDeleteJan - That is EXACTLY why I thought the name 'Hughes' sounded authorish. *nods* I'm going to add your suggestion to the facebook poll, thanks!
ReplyDeleteI'm so lucky to already have a very unusual and 'authorish' sounding name! Best of luck with finding your perfect pseudonym.
ReplyDeleteHow about Tara Amber Hughes? I think that sounds quite author-ly. Don't you think? Good luck!
ReplyDeleteAngeline - your name is lovely! Thanks for stopping by!
ReplyDeleteChary - And another one to add to the poll - thanks hunny! *glomps*
My name is so plain that I use a Bear persona to spice things up. Don't think you have any Bears left there across the pond. Especially now that Winnie is gone.
ReplyDeleteGood luck in The Choosing Of Names. Very important, that is.
Hate to do this to you but I think initials may be the thing. So may vote is for T. A. Hughes, it sounds more author like to me.
ReplyDeleteWeesa - I DO like the initials option... but I also think it makes me sound too serious in a way. T.A. Hughes sounds very educated, doesn't she? *snort* I'll have to ponder that one. Thanks for the feedback!
ReplyDeleteAuthor name can be a bit tricky. I suggest T.M. Smith or T.M. Hughes.
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I like Amber T. Hughes. It's got a nice ring to it, but I guess I'm throwing another spanner in the works with that one.
ReplyDeleteWell just think J.K. Rowling doesn't exactly sound uneducated. It'll work I tell ya:) And who knows you might even draw in more of the male audience with such a name.
ReplyDeleteThanks to everyone who came up with suggestions! I have picked my name and will be talking about it on my Cardiffella blog shortly... thank you!!!
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