Allonymous

/æˈlɒnɪməs/ adjective

Definition

Written or published under a false name that is actually someone else's real name; using an allonym.

Etymology

From allonym + -ous suffix. Developed as a literary term to distinguish works using another's actual name from those using invented pen names.

Kelly Says

Allonymous authorship creates amazing literary puzzles—if you publish under someone else's real name, you're creating a mystery that might take centuries to solve.

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