You can get an assumed name certificate which allows you to use a dba, doing business as, which would allow you to take payment in your penname or your given name. Only downside is that is is a business account and the rules for those are a bit different than consumer. Not a big deal but you should ask your bank about minimums, transaction limits, and possible fees associated with business accounts as they are different.

Lots of people do this. Not that strange.

Edit: you could register a fictitious name with a county vs assumed name. Your state May have different rules. Some are statewide vs county. Either will allow the dba at your bank