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Jill Krzyzanowicz writes under the pen name Margo Reilly, which I found fascinating since her first book, When the Apple Falls Far from the Tree, is memoir.

Many people wonder whether they can (or should) write memoir under a pen name, and in all cases (up until speaking with Jill), I advised against it for a variety of reasons that Jill and I spoke about.

But Jill's rationale made perfect sense, and it provides a great additional perspective for anyone considering the same approach. 

In this episode of the Write the Damn Book Already podcast, Jill and I had a wonderful time chatting about the book writing, publishing, and marketing processes, as well as her plans for a second book.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

• Why pseudonyms (pen names) can be a real problem when you’re writing memoir, and why Jill chose to use one (plus, her publisher’s surprising direction on her choice of a pen name)
• The conversation with her friend, whose words, “This conversation will help so many more people than it will hurt” moved her to action
• How she (successfully) promotes a book that’s written under a pseudonym
• Jill's fears about whether anyone would be angry after reading her book (and whether anyone did get mad angry)
• How Jill started writing (even though she fell into the “I’m not a writer” club), and why she encourages everyone to write through their journey—even if they aren't writing a bo

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