I've been "naughtynurse" on this site for sometime. When I joined, I was the only one, but now I find there have been several people join who are using a version of "my" name. This has become increasingly frustrating as a few are neither real nurses nor are they authors who's work I would want to be associated with in anyway. (I'm sure they have some talent, but I would rather they remain disassociated from my work)
So I was thinking of changing my name. Do you as readers notice if your favorite authors start posting with a different name? How do you identify them? What can I as the author do to assist the reader with associating my soon-to-be new identity with my old one?
I suppose if you send a message to inform everyone about your name change before you do it, its okay.
I don't believe we're 'friends' so I wouldn't get any pm but I would eventually figure it out by your forum rank.
I wouldn't worry about it too much. Anyone who has friended you, followed you or favourited one of your stories will just see the new name in their respective lists. Follow that up with a message to all your friends and a short-term note on your profile page and you'll be fine.
I don't know about the rest of you, but a naughty nurse showdown does sound interesting though. Oh my...
My latest story is a racy little piece about what happens when someone cute from work invites you over to watch Netflix and Chill. It is done. I'll be Dirty_D from now on.
I'm still the head nurse though ;)
Well hello Dirty_D! Putting that line formerly naughtynurse at the bottom of your posts for awhile will help people make the transition. As will keeping the same avatar until folks get used to your new name.
I kind of liked Naughty Nurse because I've always been very attracted to nurses.
I like the new one too, especially with that new nail polish color you came up with. The thing with names is that they belong to that person and can be whatever they want.
Easier here than the DMV!