This persona is not the author's true self, but a fictionalized version of them that allows them to engage with the story in a particular way.
Here are some additional terms related to authorial presence in a story:
* Narrator: The voice telling the story. This can be the authorial persona, a character in the story, or even an unnamed, objective voice.
* Point of view: The perspective from which the story is told. This can be first-person (using "I" and "me"), second-person (using "you"), or third-person (using "he," "she," or "it").
* Voice: The unique style and tone of the author's writing. This can be formal, informal, humorous, serious, etc.
By creating an authorial persona, the author can distance themselves from the story and allow the reader to experience it in a more immersive way. It can also be a way for the author to explore different aspects of their personality or to comment on the world in a more subtle way.