Why do some authors feel a need to use "pen names"?
Since hearing about this practice, I've had to go around my own office, and come up with some monikers for any and all of MY various pens.
I've now got a Bic ballpoint named Arthur. I've also got a Sanford Sharpie that's not all that sharp, so I'm going to call him Bob. No reason really...
I've got a really nice engraved Cross pen and pencil set I got as a going-away gift from my former colleagues in real estate. I'm calling the pen Itchy, and the pencil Scratchy. Again, no particular reason...
I have a blue Paper-Mate pen that makes me think of Ed, so that there's his name. I even have a Staples brand writing instrument, which I'm calling Hoo-Hah, just for fun.
Man, a lot of people make pens. I've got a Parker that I'm naming Peter, as a tribute to Spiderman. I've got a stack of personalized pens from hotels and resorts (affordable souvenirs), which I'm just going to call Whistler, Rhombus, Gaylord, and Super Eight.
I'm pretty sure we've got more pens in the kitchen drawer downstairs. I'll go find them, and continue this process throughout the day...
Chow for now!!
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2 comments:
Hey! I object to your dull Sharpie being called Bob, as that is my most popular nickname. Speaking of actual pen names, they say you should use your middle name as your first and the street you grew up on as your last name. So mine would be Leanne Holt, a true soap opera name indeed! What's yours?
Later
Leanne? Hee hee...I did not know that...
Rats!!
You've accidentally exposed an upcoming column of mine, that follows that same theory. I'll be playing on the game where you use your first pet's name, plus the street you grew up on.
To answer your soap opera/pen name query though, mine would be Joseph DesMeurons.
That sounds more like a retired accountant than it does a soap opera character...
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