I’ve tried out more than one pen name over the years. Never used a formula. The first one I used was a first name I was almost named but with the spelling a high school boyfriend used. The last name was the first name of a friend who died when we were barely 17.

It’s a shame I’ve never been inclined to be a porn star. I’ve known what stage name I’d use for that for ages. Mona Lotts. Maybe I’ll use it if I ever write some spicy romances.