The world may know The Housemaid author as Freida McFadden, but that is not her real name! In fact, she's apparently been living a secret double life all this time - just like Hannah Montana! Ha! Now, though, she's finally ready to rip off the wig and reveal her true identity! Related: Britney Spears' Son Disses Dad K-Fed In Shocking Name Change According to USA Today on Wednesday, Freida has been using a pseudonym, wig, and glasses since she began writing and publishing novels in 2013.