How did he get the name AVI and why doesn't he tell people his real name?

Answer 1

Authors choose a pen name for many reasons. Sometimes, they just want a private life where people are not always calling and showing up on their doorstep. Sometimes, they like the sound of a name and use that instead of their real name. Sometimes, they use different names to write different kinds of stories so that people won't be confused and pick up a book that they think is going to be one sort of story, only to be disappointed that it is something else entirely.

Answer 2

Edward Irving Wortis got his nickname Avi from his sister when they were little. He liked it so much that he always uses that instead of his actual name.

Answer 3

He got the name AVI from his initials (Adiamo Von Ilario). He doesn't tell people his real name for privacy reasons.

Answer 4

Because he thought his name was stupid