A Pen Name Odyssey

In the grand hall of literary aliases, a new saga unfolds, starring none other than yours truly, John P. Elcik, IV, or as the world of whimsy and words knows me – Jack Ivy and Sean O’Cleary.

The Birth of Jack Ivy

Let’s embark on this jocular journey with my first alter ego, Jack Ivy. The tale begins not in a far-off land but in the mundane corridors of an office with not one, not two, but three Johns! Imagine the chaos, the coffee mix-ups, the never-ending “No, the other John” conversations. So, in a stroke of genius (or perhaps to save sanity), Jack was born – a sprightly nickname for John, dancing off the tongue much easier than yelling, “John… no, not you, the other one!”

But why stop at Jack? Enter the Roman numeral IV, a proud testament to my lineage as the fourth John P. Elcik. Slap a “y” on it, and voilà – Ivy! It’s not just a plant climbing the walls of academia; it’s me embracing my heritage with a twist of creativity.

Jack Ivy is more than just a name; he’s a scribe of serious topics, donning his academic cap to delve into gender issues with a conservative lens. His magnum opus? The riveting 7-book series “CISgender Tales.” A true Jack-of-all-trades!

The Shenanigans of Sean O’Cleary

Now, let’s jig over to my other guise, Sean O’Cleary. This name is a hat tip to my Irish roots, courtesy of my humor-loving mum. Sean, the Gaelic doppelgänger of John, pairs with O’Cleary, an ancient surname that probably had my ancestors saying “top o’ the mornin'” long before it was cool.

Sean is the merry prankster in my pen name pantheon, scribbling stories that tickle the funny bone. Each chuckle and guffaw is a tribute to my mom’s legacy of laughter. Ah, the luck of the Irish!

John Elcik Unmasked

But let’s not forget the man behind the masks, John Elcik. When I’m not gallivanting around as Jack or Sean, I’m just me, writing about what hits home. I cover everything from Michelle’s hockey heroics to J.P.’s gaming gambits and Pam’s bejeweled artistry. And when the political muse whispers, I’ve got not one, but two books to show for it.

The Man of Many Names

So, there you have it. Behind every pen name is a story, a laugh, a family legacy. Whether I’m Jack Ivy, analyzing with academic rigor, or Sean O’Cleary, spinning tales with a twinkle in my eye, I’m always John Elcik at heart, weaving words that matter to me and mine.

And remember, next time you pick up a book by Jack or Sean, you’re not just reading a story – you’re stepping into a world where names are more than mere labels; they’re gateways to adventures untold.