tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post1107201936495211810..comments2023-10-31T10:59:03.023-04:00Comments on INKSPOT Crime Fiction Blog | A Place for Mystery, Mayhem, Writing and Life: A Thousand WordsLinda O. Johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01512430135042480450noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-88339468754904548762010-12-01T11:45:33.524-05:002010-12-01T11:45:33.524-05:00The second one is looking like the winner, hands d...The second one is looking like the winner, hands down. Sorry there's no prize ;-) But thanks to you all for your input. Much appreciated.G.M. Malliethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13805971625496094303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-57003380393703613782010-12-01T00:02:12.603-05:002010-12-01T00:02:12.603-05:00I like number 2.
And BTW, I always like more natu...I like number 2.<br /><br />And BTW, I always like more natural shots than studio portraits! Makes an author seem more accessible, somehow.Kathleen Ernsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07009876100214388898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-15394831937399409862010-11-30T20:03:34.325-05:002010-11-30T20:03:34.325-05:00I love photo number two, but I write that as someo...I love photo number two, but I write that as someone who looked like Dorothy Hamill in her first author photo. So much for not looking like professional skaters.Jessica Loureyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11157662092822156124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-23322172656776881802010-11-30T18:20:07.658-05:002010-11-30T18:20:07.658-05:00Another vote for the trees. And your smile is inde...Another vote for the trees. And your smile is indeed lovely.Alice Loweeceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09269785237562203610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-36046462543240068432010-11-30T16:06:51.915-05:002010-11-30T16:06:51.915-05:00Gin - you have the more natural smile in #2 and #4...Gin - you have the more natural smile in #2 and #4 (more warm and friendly). Hopefully you'll crop whichever shot you go with (the crossed arms are a bit off-putting).<br />Good luck with the decision!Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09732860672849251316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-54261286745643111522010-11-30T15:30:03.281-05:002010-11-30T15:30:03.281-05:00I like #3 -- feels casual and smart. The close-up ...I like #3 -- feels casual and smart. The close-up is great, but I find the background a bit busy.Cricket McRaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12786996969148417569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-16364320147052252602010-11-30T14:42:16.631-05:002010-11-30T14:42:16.631-05:00I kind of prefer 2 (close-up) or 3, myself. My hus...I kind of prefer 2 (close-up) or 3, myself. My husband prefers 3. But I might just say to hell with it and email them Tasha Alexander's photo.G.M. Malliethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13805971625496094303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-6448470982672717952010-11-30T12:11:23.333-05:002010-11-30T12:11:23.333-05:00Yeah, the close up.Yeah, the close up.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07061821578573629743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-60542113655863807832010-11-30T11:48:57.363-05:002010-11-30T11:48:57.363-05:00The second one, Gin.The second one, Gin.Sue Ann Jaffarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09984054116933714621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-87400891108379859922010-11-30T11:24:58.996-05:002010-11-30T11:24:58.996-05:00Call me a "traditionalist" but I like to...Call me a "traditionalist" but I like to see author's photos. It may not close the sale, but it makes me feel like there was actually a real person behind the writing.<br /><br />I like #3 best.Darrell Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08394984700734588887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-90690047455402319152010-11-30T10:17:15.937-05:002010-11-30T10:17:15.937-05:00Where is Cecil Beaton when you need him? Anyway, ...Where is Cecil Beaton when you need him? Anyway, unlike anyone else so far, I cast my vote for #3. Good luck.Keith Raffelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02926077627965529183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-56411359622991716502010-11-30T09:53:20.305-05:002010-11-30T09:53:20.305-05:00Number two, with tree.Number two, with tree.Alan Orloffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03695574442723430347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-23415898019758781882010-11-30T09:36:49.348-05:002010-11-30T09:36:49.348-05:00Queenie - was that the one where he had the rose b...Queenie - was that the one where he had the rose between his teeth? Oh, my. Possibly not the sophisticated look I was aiming for ;-)G.M. Malliethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13805971625496094303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-3879511630351982882010-11-30T09:25:45.142-05:002010-11-30T09:25:45.142-05:00Close-up; trees. If you want, we can do some more...Close-up; trees. If you want, we can do some more when you're here next week - lots of trees, and/or maybe a fireplace? There is always that picture of you and you-know-who with the rose. . . . [grin]queeniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08696559925337210772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-15535338076052440082010-11-30T09:23:39.838-05:002010-11-30T09:23:39.838-05:00The 2nd one! But they're all good. :)The 2nd one! But they're all good. :)Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-70635049674291084352010-11-30T09:04:04.896-05:002010-11-30T09:04:04.896-05:00I like the second one. Your smile is warm and the...I like the second one. Your smile is warm and the background is lovely.Brenda Buchananhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14161539130987122737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-83935685963775375442010-11-30T09:01:47.323-05:002010-11-30T09:01:47.323-05:00I would go with the first one, but crop it, so you...I would go with the first one, but crop it, so you only have the wall behind you. <br /><br />They're all good, thoughJanet Rudolphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07395834961880172395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-45658481473913158862010-11-30T08:39:19.902-05:002010-11-30T08:39:19.902-05:00I agree, the second one.
The only author photo I...I agree, the second one. <br /><br />The only author photo I recall noticing was John Grisham's, and he did look pretty pleased, for good reason, no doubt.Lisa Borkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09174197592575631864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-65786408959340234812010-11-30T08:34:30.683-05:002010-11-30T08:34:30.683-05:00My vote goes for the close-up, too.My vote goes for the close-up, too.Barbara Monajemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06740868750916582900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-80697298671781054972010-11-30T08:31:59.580-05:002010-11-30T08:31:59.580-05:00Definitely go with the trees background. The brick...Definitely go with the trees background. The brick wall reminds me too much of a mug shot background for some reason. Although...given that you write mysteries, that might not be such a bad idea.<br /><br />And BTW, I have a sneaking suspicion that only other authors and would-be authors bother looking at author photos or reading dedications and acknowledgements in books. I can't remember ever doing so until I started writing. It would be an interesting exercise to go into a bookstore and poll the customers about this.Lois Winstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01866423986250423199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-20688405843752727882010-11-30T08:26:43.775-05:002010-11-30T08:26:43.775-05:00I vote for the close-up, too. I like the backgrou...I vote for the close-up, too. I like the background with the tree limbs and the expression on your face.wlplhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17533762711386621180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-21243887934814288262010-11-30T08:24:13.300-05:002010-11-30T08:24:13.300-05:00The second one, closer with the trees. Very good.The second one, closer with the trees. Very good.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573744900187432357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-61319725841556212242010-11-30T07:58:07.427-05:002010-11-30T07:58:07.427-05:00I'm fond of close-ups, but I think you look ve...I'm fond of close-ups, but I think you look very pretty in all of them, and the background is great. But I vote for the close-up shot.Julia Buckleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10270211923343731659noreply@blogger.com