If I Publish My Book

[phleb]

Do i have to use my own or can i use a different name for the author? I have a manuscript, but i do not want to publish under my own name. thanks

[Gavmacp]

Use any name you wish!

[ummmm]

You can use any name.

[grasscarp]

You can choose yourself a pen name.

[Ken4155]

You don't have to use your real name as the author of the book, but, obviously, for tax purposes, i would think that your real name would have to be listed somewhere on record.

[bookbinder]

You can use a pen name. It's been done many times. Here's a list of some authors who have done it:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_pen_names

[phleb]

Thanks everyone, that's great news. I can get this manuscript proofread and have it published. Its a true story, with a bit of fiction in it, so people don't recognize who its about.