why I choose to Have two pen names

A Name to Reflect Genres

If you’re a creative person, chances are, you have a big imagination, and you’re a dreamer, like me. There's no shortage of creativity. If I'm not writing, reading, or baking, I'm honing my metal stamp creations. 
( You can check it out at https://denijones.weebly.com/)
Over the years, I’ve written several romance series and stand-alone books; however, not all of them have been published. I put some manuscripts aside so I could work on something else, but now and then, I revisit the stories I can't let go of and consider how I'll publish them. Whether it's through a literary agent, editor, or self-publishing, finding the right fit takes time. 
Recently, I was asked why I have two social media profiles with two different names. The short answer is, I don’t know how readers would feel about a first-person, twenty-five-year-old point of view. I know of authors who write contemporary romance and young adult using the same name, but I also know authors who write rom-com and contemporary romance using different pen names. I think it depends on the author's publishing journey.
My Charlene Groome profile is about books, baking, fitness, and sometimes hockey. Deni Jones is used for my new adult books, pretty things like fresh flowers and my metal stamping projects. While I have these things I enjoy creating, it might be too much to file under one name, so I decided to create a new name, a name that is personal to me. It will be the name I use to publish my new adult stories and have a place for my metal stamping creations.

If I'm writing a different genre, would readers care what author name is on the cover? 
It's the question I continue to ask myself, but my conclusion is always the same: A second pen name feels right. There’s a renewed energy and excitement that comes from Deni Jones. I figure if I'm excited about it, maybe readers will be too. As these books are light with a touch of humour.
As I go through my creative journey, I am reminded of the joy it gives me, regardless of what name I use. I am still me, embracing kindness, simple joys, family time, me time, and dreaming of the next big thing.