Review of Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend (and my name change)

It's always interesting to listen to people discuss your novel and the choices you made (including why I am published in the UK under the name Matthew Green). This video review for Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend was both positive and fascinating to lis

The real reason for the name change in the UK was publisher request. There was concern that my last name might offend British sensibilities, so I opted for Green, which is my wife's maiden name.

While changing an author's name for international publishing is not uncommon (apparently most American authors named Randy use their first initial and middle name in the UK), authors like Philip K. Dick seem to be doing quite well despite his name. 

In retrospect, I think I should've pushed back harder on this issue.   

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Published on June 08, 2016 04:02
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Kimberley Wow. The British publisher seems to think that Brits possess the maturity of prepubescent fifth graders. "Dick" has the same meaning in Canada and the US, but it hasn't seemed to hinder Dick Van Dyke. I'm actually shocked and a tad bit disappointed. Sorry that you had to change your name to preserve their supposed delicate sensibilities.


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