I’ve added a new pseudonym to my writing life – Ben Birdy. He’ll be the name fronting my stories for kids and teens. I’m actually changing the name of the author of a number of my existing titles, like “The Girl Who Invented Peanut Butter” and “Half Pint Heroes” to Ben Birdy.
Why?
Nothing hidden or mysterious here. I just heard from a few readers of my younger stuff that they found the themes of my other work – sometimes frightening or sexual or mature – an unwelcome shock when they were looking for something to share with their children.
So here I break off the sweet (mostly) younger stuff to another author name. Same author picture. Same publisher. Think of it as genre assurance, hey ho!
