Two distinct writing styles -- what to do?

Today, a writing question from Chicory: What do you do when you have two distinct styles of writing? I like to write fairytale parodies, but I also have stories are a bit more young adult. I'm worried that if I ever get published I might alienate half my audience with my other style. I thought of using a pen-name for one style of book, but then wouldn't I have to write two books a year? I don't think I could do that. I'm a really slow writer. Any suggestions?

Sweetie, having two very distinct writing styles is cause for celebration, not concern. So yea you!!!

I have some author friends who use a separate pen name for their Young Adult (YA) books versus their SciFi romance. Pen names are completely common, so while your status is still "pre-published," you might want to have some fun coming up with a second name.

And as to writing two books a year, don't worry about it. You might find that one style of book snags a book deal, while the market might not be ready for the other. But if you find agent and then publisher homes for both books, the power is in your hands. You tell them when you can deliver a manuscript. Though you just might find that as you write more books, you get faster (I know I did). So until it becomes an issue, don't worry about any of it, just revel in the fact that you have two distinct writing styles -- most authors would kill for that. ; )

Tomorrow, I'll answer another writing-related question.