Anyone read Scott R.R. Bakker?

My sentiments exactly, Telcontar Still, sounds interesting - I'm always interested in new magic systems, and a change from stereotypical fantasy would be welcome.

 

hmmm, sounds interesting
indeed the R.R. can't be coincidence

 

I dunno, I think fantasy authors tend to use initials when their names don't sound sufficiently fantastic enough to put on a book cover. No matter what people say, the majority of people do judge a book by its cover. That's what it's there for .
Some people have it lucky in the name department (damn Jasper Fforde) whereas others like me have painfully mundane names, and can only make them lyrically interesting by using initials.

And some people's names just don't sound good however many initials you use.
George R. R. Martin
G. Martin
G. R. R. Martin
George M.
George R. M.
GRRM

Nope, nothing

 

I would never say that I'd consciously made a decision about a book based on an author's name, but the subconscious can be an influence towards seemingly arbitrary decisions.