tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13241994.post1843157714972739930..comments2023-11-03T06:29:07.280-05:00Comments on The Bandwagon: Contract, Pseudonyms and an R and R LetterMJFredrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06881706931355203700noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13241994.post-77789148114135673972007-10-11T06:03:00.000-05:002007-10-11T06:03:00.000-05:00My grandmother's maiden name was Freeman. I like B...My grandmother's maiden name was Freeman. <BR/><BR/>I like Bari and Mira.....<BR/><BR/>LOL on being Robert or Foster or Crusie, Marianne!<BR/><BR/>THANKS, Jennifer!!!!! I'd heard that about the Golden Leaf! That is So Cool.<BR/><BR/>Stacy, I'm leaning toward Mary Evans Fredrick, to get the dh in there. Means a little more to me than Barclay ;) Though I do like Evan Barclay.<BR/><BR/>Hmmm. Evie. I never thought of myself as an Evie!!<BR/><BR/>MaryBeth....I don't know if I'd answer to that ;)<BR/><BR/>Kris, so funny you got your kids involved! <BR/><BR/>Am I the most indecisive person you've EVER MET?MJFredrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06881706931355203700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13241994.post-14547994896213034622007-10-11T04:59:00.000-05:002007-10-11T04:59:00.000-05:00I was talking this over with my boys, and they agr...I was talking this over with my boys, and they agreed with me that Mary Evans Barclay was our favorite. It's a bit long, but since it's three words, that helps. And let's face it - it sure didn't hurt Susan Elizabeth Phillips.krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06935764958247625983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13241994.post-62397267159362801842007-10-10T21:47:00.000-05:002007-10-10T21:47:00.000-05:00I can't wait to see what you decide. Congrats agai...I can't wait to see what you decide. Congrats again!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13241994.post-60907854911811569302007-10-10T16:54:00.000-05:002007-10-10T16:54:00.000-05:00How about MaryBeth Evans? The name just popped int...How about MaryBeth Evans? The name just popped into my head and I thought it sounded good.<BR/><BR/>Best of luck to you!MicheleKShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14395738979569634630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13241994.post-91406718198865322872007-10-10T11:04:00.000-05:002007-10-10T11:04:00.000-05:00What about Evie Barclay, Evie being derived from E...What about Evie Barclay, Evie being derived from Evans?Trish Milburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08812010789617982102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13241994.post-9594251565348142572007-10-10T10:53:00.000-05:002007-10-10T10:53:00.000-05:00Mar, I'm just happy to see you having do deal with...Mar, I'm just happy to see you having do deal with choosing a pen name! This is a joy! :)<BR/><BR/>Mary Evans isn't a bad pen name. Neither is Mary Barclay. But I do think Barclay Evans has a cool, modern ring to it. It's unique and fun. Like Mar herself. I chose Joanna K. Moore because it was close enough to my name to be recognizable, but the Moore is a family name.<BR/><BR/>Let us know what you finally decide! And fingers crossed on DLB.<BR/><BR/>JAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13241994.post-44686787996304680822007-10-10T08:41:00.000-05:002007-10-10T08:41:00.000-05:00I like Barclay Evans too. I think it's a real easy...I like Barclay Evans too. I think it's a real easy to remember name, not too long and still toward the beginning of the alphabet.Gina Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09100701844882701469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13241994.post-70635640165797819672007-10-10T08:30:00.000-05:002007-10-10T08:30:00.000-05:00Are you planning for different names or just one? ...Are you planning for different names or just one? I like Evan Barclay, but it sounds suspense-y. I also like Barclay Evans, but keeping your first name is probably easier to deal with. Can you use them all -- Mary Evans Barclay? Though that runs into the long name, small font issue.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13241994.post-32391227461261091882007-10-10T07:58:00.000-05:002007-10-10T07:58:00.000-05:00OOh. I'm so sorry. I missed your Saturday post.CON...OOh. I'm so sorry. I missed your Saturday post.<BR/><BR/>CONGRATS!!!!!! Did you know a Wild Rose Press book won for best long contmeporary at the Golden Leaf at the NJ RWA conference? It beat out a SSE, a Kimani, and a Super Romance! So you'll be in great company! <BR/><BR/>Why not go with Mary Evans but put an intial in the middle to spice it up?<BR/><BR/>Congrats again! :)Jennifer Shirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16970585847385511795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13241994.post-54592088547789596822007-10-10T07:40:00.000-05:002007-10-10T07:40:00.000-05:00You might want to stick to something close to your...You might want to stick to something close to your real first name... like Kris said. That way, you'll answer to it!<BR/><BR/>And Barclay is close to the beginning of the alphabet -- that's a GOOD thing. OR, hey! Go by the same last name as a similar bestselling author so you'll be shelved nearby and people will see you when looking for her.<BR/><BR/>Dang, that's a really good idea. Wish I'd thought of it before I named myself.<BR/><BR/>Marianne Roberts.<BR/>Marianne Foster.<BR/>Marianne Crusie.<BR/><BR/>*G*<BR/><BR/>(this is a repost... I used the wrong login last time, LOL)Marianne Arkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934613403368823760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13241994.post-29149311950065897022007-10-10T07:39:00.000-05:002007-10-10T07:39:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Long and Short Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07009516277632421686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13241994.post-91847683602861426132007-10-10T07:30:00.000-05:002007-10-10T07:30:00.000-05:00Personally, I love the last name Winchester but I ...Personally, I love the last name Winchester but I can see how it would be a bit long on a bookcover and also on a bookshelf W is pretty far down the aisle. I love the idea of you using your grandmother's name but as for a first name, maybe something starting with an M? Just a thought.MicheleKShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14395738979569634630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13241994.post-36548227013101228432007-10-10T06:45:00.000-05:002007-10-10T06:45:00.000-05:00How about combining Mary + Barclay to get Bari Eva...How about combining Mary + Barclay to get Bari Evans? <BR/><BR/>Or, what was your grandmother's maiden name? <BR/><BR/>If you keep Mary, then you won't be staring off in the distance when someone is calling your pen name across a crowded room :-)<BR/><BR/>Good point about Winchester being long for the cover. <BR/><BR/>How about you riff on Mary? Mari, Mara, Maria, Maria, Mira, Marla, Marlo, Merrill ..... there's a LOT of variants. One of those with Evans could be just the ticket.krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06935764958247625983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13241994.post-91943955380695743432007-10-10T06:04:00.000-05:002007-10-10T06:04:00.000-05:00Ooh, it is long...I hadn't considered that.But Mar...Ooh, it is long...I hadn't considered that.<BR/><BR/>But Mary Evans is a bit dull.....MJFredrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06881706931355203700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13241994.post-9047207671750959222007-10-10T05:30:00.000-05:002007-10-10T05:30:00.000-05:00I wouldn't go with Winchester. If I had it to do ...I wouldn't go with Winchester. If I had it to do over again, I'd have chosen a shorter last name. It means that your long name is in a small font for a while. Mary Evans is actually very nice. Think about it! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com