Behind the Mask: Why Authors Choose to Use Pseudonyms

For a reader, the name on the cover is often the first connection they make with a book. It’s the brand, the identity, and the face of the story. But sometimes, that name isn’t the author's real one. Throughout history and even today, many writers have chosen to publish under a pseudonym, also known as a pen name.

While some might see this as a form of deception, the reasons behind an author’s choice to use a pseudonym are often deeply personal, practical, or...