Don’t Use Real Names in Your Writing!

I know that it’s very tempting to use real people in your books, and if it’s veiled well enough, there’s no  problem with it. But when you include real names of friends, family, or fans that you want to reward…don’t…just don’t

Most of the time it’s not veiled, and this is where the problem is.

Recently a fellow writer used my name without permission. They did not ask, I did not consent. They just went ahead and did it. I’m very uncomfortable with this. Your name is your first face to the wor...