tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post2696289391025291463..comments2024-03-18T16:37:30.718-04:00Comments on Insecure Writer's Support Group: Does Outstanding Cute Count?Alex J. Cavanaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-75487378813645741912015-01-11T19:52:36.711-05:002015-01-11T19:52:36.711-05:00My picture is all over the web, I don't think ...My picture is all over the web, I don't think it needs to be on my book too. WItht that being said, I atctually take really good picture. I'm no supermodel by far, but I take a good pic. I think the cover art should be the focus of the cover and the story and writing the focus of the interior. If the reader is pleased, then they'll look me up and find my face everywhere. Good piece. Toi Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493934864387695248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-25027726899648467662015-01-07T09:28:13.146-05:002015-01-07T09:28:13.146-05:00Enjoyed your post on your blog, GB. I think you ca...Enjoyed your post on your blog, GB. I think you can use or not use a headshot. Happy New Year. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-22064869892340362172015-01-07T09:27:24.588-05:002015-01-07T09:27:24.588-05:00Oy vey, that must have stung a bit. I'm not so...Oy vey, that must have stung a bit. I'm not so sure photoshop is a good thing. I saw that article online about the models and what photoshop removed. Seemed so stupid when all those imperfects are beautiful and only serve to make us look human. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-55351126628961644072015-01-07T06:09:38.908-05:002015-01-07T06:09:38.908-05:00I've only had one pic for a story and that was...I've only had one pic for a story and that was 5 1/2 years ago. Since then, no headshots (or anything else for that matter).<br /><br /><a href="http://gbmjrflashy.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Father Nature's Corner</a>G. B. Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09783331838434598963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-89657194850928873502015-01-06T22:21:31.371-05:002015-01-06T22:21:31.371-05:00You''e so right that this is an issue that...You''e so right that this is an issue that's hardly ever talked about. Last time I had author photos taken, the photographer asked what kind of look I wanted. I told her, "I just want to look pretty." Her response was "Don't worry. I'll Photoshop it." Didn't she know she was supposed to say,"You are pretty!"?Nicki Elsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412032684225126973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-1590903719785638042015-01-06T20:47:03.490-05:002015-01-06T20:47:03.490-05:00Haha, Michelle, a hot balloon is fine. Just means ...Haha, Michelle, a hot balloon is fine. Just means you're too hot for a photo shoot. "On this never-ending journey"... I like that. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-42234602274958082082015-01-06T17:21:34.691-05:002015-01-06T17:21:34.691-05:00Okay Joylene, I'm feeling guilty about my abse...Okay Joylene, I'm feeling guilty about my absent photo... <br />I suppose there will be a photo when I eventually publish "the book"! And I'll make sure to get a professional shot taken.<br />So the hot air balloon will have to suffice... for now. But it has a purpose, you know? It portrays me, in-transit, on this never-ending journey...Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-79403485638238415692015-01-06T12:30:59.178-05:002015-01-06T12:30:59.178-05:00Getting a professional snapshot is a plus for sure...Getting a professional snapshot is a plus for sure. Thanks, Anne. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-84943120222091337132015-01-06T12:23:41.543-05:002015-01-06T12:23:41.543-05:00Yes, it's one of those wonderful problems we a...Yes, it's one of those wonderful problems we authors have to deal with. Thanks, FB.Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-33320677831242392192015-01-06T12:22:43.184-05:002015-01-06T12:22:43.184-05:00Cheers to you, too, Hilary. Cheers to you, too, Hilary. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-30355116544089046612015-01-06T11:44:53.533-05:002015-01-06T11:44:53.533-05:00Fun post, Joylene! I always check out the author&...Fun post, Joylene! I always check out the author's info in a book, and I enjoy seeing their photos (but it doesn't bother me, if there isn't one). I read the dedications and the acknowledgments too. I'm always curious about the authors and their processes when writing a book. I haven't had to worry about a photo for a book yet; but one day soon, I hope to have that problem!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-64672656264818152502015-01-06T11:22:28.973-05:002015-01-06T11:22:28.973-05:00Hi Joylene .. another must for me - I do not like ...Hi Joylene .. another must for me - I do not like having my photo taken - but must do something about it and get some shots taken that I can use .. 'frot' ones don't help ... cheers to you... HiIaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-81623611432667748562015-01-06T09:46:48.997-05:002015-01-06T09:46:48.997-05:00A studio is definitely answer for authors. They br...A studio is definitely answer for authors. They bring out one's best features. Thanks, Joy. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-33299792889706901972015-01-05T22:31:51.606-05:002015-01-05T22:31:51.606-05:00The photo used on my print books is one that was t...The photo used on my print books is one that was taken at a studio. I use the same photo for social media. J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-85911951281953646312015-01-05T17:47:05.090-05:002015-01-05T17:47:05.090-05:00The good part is the older we get, the more we'...The good part is the older we get, the more we're going to love that photo! Thanks, Lisa. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-31753831068546530812015-01-05T16:21:05.808-05:002015-01-05T16:21:05.808-05:00I agree with you, but still want a good photo on m...I agree with you, but still want a good photo on my cover, because like you said, it will be around awhile. Also, I do look at others and I too, want to make a good, positive impression. I'm not stressing over it, but I want to like the photo I see staring back on all those books! Happy New year!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06658507579160418855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-3582017788097650632015-01-05T15:19:40.033-05:002015-01-05T15:19:40.033-05:00I hope so. Although, I know what my favourite auth...I hope so. Although, I know what my favourite authors look like too. I would hate to have them pass me on the street and me not know who they are. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-89166185985487001552015-01-05T14:25:08.824-05:002015-01-05T14:25:08.824-05:00I usually fly over author photos in books without ...I usually fly over author photos in books without much notice, but I was surprised to learn that my teen daughter knows exactly what her favorite authors look like. Perhaps that just goes with that age group???Tonja Dreckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07683717853264134466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-6736957920609724152015-01-05T14:22:21.644-05:002015-01-05T14:22:21.644-05:00Chrys--I agree that author photos need to be taken...Chrys--I agree that author photos need to be taken seriously. Even if you don't have one on your books, they're important for your author page and website. Nobody cares if you look cute or young. They want professional and real. The biggest mistake I see with authors on social media is photos that show too much skin. If you use a photo taken in your bathing suit, everybody will assume your blog or website is a porn site. Anne R. Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02420000168356370825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-71619978060555085292015-01-05T13:32:41.723-05:002015-01-05T13:32:41.723-05:00I had a reader once tell me that I looked much fri...I had a reader once tell me that I looked much friendlier in person. That was when I started smiling for the photos.Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-78088463608332373292015-01-05T13:31:42.891-05:002015-01-05T13:31:42.891-05:00I'm glad you're glad, Susan. Seriously, wh...I'm glad you're glad, Susan. Seriously, whatever makes you most comfortable. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-32572507881502206262015-01-05T13:30:45.108-05:002015-01-05T13:30:45.108-05:00I like that I'm able to see a person's spi...I like that I'm able to see a person's spirit and character through their photo. You're right, Chrys, it makes them real. I have so many friends online that I care deeply about, yet I've never seen them in person. It's their kind and generous spirit I sense when I look at their photo. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-26411418857831292772015-01-05T13:10:22.855-05:002015-01-05T13:10:22.855-05:00Chrys is right that an author photo should look go...Chrys is right that an author photo should look good and represent you and your genre. I had a fellow pro photographer take mine.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-30314059596720502392015-01-05T12:39:38.040-05:002015-01-05T12:39:38.040-05:00I'm so glad my publishers don't put head s...I'm so glad my publishers don't put head shots on book covers. But you're so right readers not caring what those author pictures look like. Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-51892368440434702432015-01-05T11:35:09.182-05:002015-01-05T11:35:09.182-05:00If you want to use one, author photos shouldn'...If you want to use one, author photos shouldn't be taken lightly. It's important to look clean and neat, and to also convey the type of books you write, if that's possible. My small press doesn't include headshots with our eBooks or print books, but I do have one for my blog/social media. For social media, I think readers like to see the author, know they are a real person. For books, I don't think many care to even look. I don't even look at the headshots in books. Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.com