As I've been going through the steps to get my first magical novel Sonji ready for publication, I've been learning about more than where to put my commas and how to listen to my editor. (If you came to my new website through my old website (silvermistauthor.com), you know more than the person choosing this entry randomly from my blog.) Using a pseudonym or penname—especially when it's not connected to my given name—doesn't help me protect my work. Instead, it leaves me open to ...