I’m Sal – Just Sal
Some people ask why I don’t blog under my ‘real name’? The
answer to that is I kind of do….. My
name is actually Sally…. So ‘Sal’ is a shortened preferred title for me.
However, I know what they are referring to, why I don’t post under my ‘real
name’ aka my surname.
I thought about it recently – about blogging under my real
name, after all I am a writer. I want to eventually be published under my real
name, so why not blog under it.
I guess blogging as ‘Justsal’ (Along with tweeting) allows me express my
views autonomously. (Note the spelling… autonomous – NOT anonymous! Two completely
different meanings there) I’m not anonymous. I don’t ‘hide’ behind the internet
spouting thoughts on stuff with the protection of anonymity. I am happy to say
anything I post on here to someone’s face. Most of the things I post have
generally occurred with someone as a conversation, or the posts are literally
‘just my thoughts’ on a variety of things.
I love to write and this is one of a few outlets that allows
me to write independently. I’m not bringing attention onto my family name this
way, not allowing what I write here to be used as ammunition against someone I
love. What it comes down to is that. I don’t want my family to be judged on my
thoughts and ideas. THAT is why I don’t use my surname in my blog.
When the time comes to reveal my ‘real name’ then I will –
mostly so you will all buy my book :P In the meantime, I’m happy to blog under
my first name Sal NOT Sally!
Sorry if I’ve disappointed any of you for not revealing the ‘real
me'.
That’s all I’ve got.
2 comments:
What does it matter if you don't use your real name?
I'm me, it's my non de plume for my writing, it's me all over social media and when I print books.
You never need to reveal yourself. Blogs are for privacy to run away and post about what affects you. What you love/like/hate, have seen/bought/wear.
You don't need to tell the world your real name as they see the real you when you blog.
Thank you Lady Jewels Diva :)
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