Michelle Sagara

For me the distinction between the names on the covers alerts me right off that this is a new style for you. Charles de Lint does something similar with using his alternate name for his more horror based books. You know picking them up that you may be predisposed to like the book because you like the author in one voice, but you are warned to approach with an open mind. I've really enjoyed both of your voices. I think if I hadn't had that clue, I might have been put off. That sense of not getting what you expect, which you mentioned. But with the difference in name I know to keep an open mind and see where this new approach takes me.