John
John asked Rhys Bowen:

Is Rhys Bowen a pseudonym? Why do so many authors adopt a pseudonym? In your opinion what are the significant benefits to there use?

Rhys Bowen Sorry I took so long to answer this. I rarely visit Goodreads. I must learn to stop by more often. Yes, it is a pseudonym.
An author is asked to use a different name if they are known for a different type of book, in my case children's books. OR if they are known for one series and are now writing something quite different, OR if the previous books did not sell well!

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